novice in need of urgent advice.
Hi Darren
Welcome to Ribnet.
Both those boats should easily plane with your 9.9 Mariner and 2 up.
In fact been out today on my 3.5m Zodiac/9.8hp Tohatsu, 2 on board, slight chop etc - max 18mph but will plane from around 12/13mph.
I also have an Aerotec 380 which achieves similar speeds but more fun!
Both boats your looking at are good but the Aerotec is a firm favourite with many on here, myself included.
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