Hello All: New to the forum. I've been contemplating a new (leftover) 198LX. I have a few questions; 1: How reliable are these boats? Any major issues with the Mercruiser engine and stern drive? I've always owned an outboard so I have zero experience with a stern drive. 2: I'm concerned with the draft specifications. What are the minimum depths all of you have experienced with this boat without running aground? I'm in west central FL and the gulf is quite shallow. 3: What is your overall rating of the quality of the Stingray 198LX? 0-5, 0=bad - 5=good? I realize it's a lot of information for a forum but this is where unbiased information is typical. Enjoy your day.