20 w/ 225 v. 21 w/250

[CBedo]

Besides the obvious cost of the rig, what are your thoughts on the tradeoffs between a 20 foot boat with a 225 versus the same model boat but 21 feet with a 250 (assuming that those are the max coast guard engine ratings)?

Will the 21 footer be any faster?
Assuming the same size fuel tank, will the range be alot shorter for the 21?
Reliability of a 250hp versus a 225hp engine?

Anything else you can think of would be helpful.

I'm just trying to see if there is any reason for me to get the smaller (20 foot) boat.

Thanks,

CBedo