I've had a 17ft Aquasport, 1989, for about 5 years. It is a great boat & many times I've gone out on days when the guys with 20ft Mako's felt uncomfortable. A fried who had a 17ft Privateer couldn't go out on days that I felt comfortable in the chop. Much drier than most boats & if you trim the engine right, you can get a comfortable ride.
Mine is outfitted with a Mariner 115hp & runs 42mph max, with a SS prop.
3 issues I had with my boat. 1: the weight in the back has been an issue, so I moved the console forward exactly 11.5", which still allowed all the cables to reach & clearance. 2. The cutout at the back is low & wide & can get some water washing in, so I had a fiberglass guy build up the transom, narrowing the cut-out. 3. There was a trough at the transon to catch any water, however because of the weight issue, the scuppers were always below the waterline, so won't function as they should. I just filled in that trough & put in new scupper holes & now they are just over the waterline when the boat is at rest.
Best advice is to take it for a ride when it's windy & choppy to see if it suits you. Also look at the scuppers when the boat is in the water without anyone on it. If they are below the waterline, this may cause you some anguish.
Still the best 17ft boat I've ever been on...