Petieboy

Hello and Merry XMAS.
I'm considering buying a bigger boat. I have been boating this past summer for the first time in 25 years and I'm sucked into it 100%. I have a 1984 Whaler Montauk which I now have in good shape after a lot of work. I will not part with this boat and have learned a lot. I do however want to go a bit further off shore. I took a few quick runs to the BA and Monster ledge but did not stay long enough to fish because of fuel capacity. I have a 1984 Johnson 90 VRO and burn 6 galons per hour @ 25 knots. There is no room on the boat for fuel, tackle, gear and crew. It is an inshore boat.
I'm looking for a project boat preferably without power. I would like a 19 to 21 foot center console and I would re power with twin e-tecs maybe 70 to 90 hp each at the completion of the boat refurb project. I'm not in a hurry and cant afford to make a mistake.
I'll probably trailer the boat and keep it in the yard at home.
There are so many different boats out there. I like the Whalers but dont want to be narrow in my search.
What are some of your favorites in this class and why?
What do you think of the twin e-tecs for power?

Thanks Much !
Pete