Thread: I need advice for buying a fishing boat

I need some advice about sea fishing boats.
Relocating to live near Havelock, Marlborough Sounds. The move from Christchurch reduces mortgage enough that will be able to buy a fishing boat. Despite having owned 4 boats I know very little about sea boats and outboards as mine have all been river or lake V8s.
For use in Marlborough Sounds what would you buy and why?
Fishing and waterskiing. I know I need more than 90hp to ski.
Fibreglass vs alloy.
2 stroke vs 4 stroke.
Engine hours 2 vs 4 stroke.
Seems like bimini roof and some shelter would be ideal.
I know each thing affects budget. Hoping $25-45k for reliable boat we can keep long term.
What else to look for?