I had some of the same issues as you. Very limited garage space, and a towing limit of 3500 pounds. After much research, it came down to the Bass Tracker 175 TXW or the Crestliner VT-17 (for the type fishing I do). For the price and options, the Crestliner won hands down. My garage is about 20', 4" deep due to storage rooms, so I had to look for a boat which had a total package length with swing away tongue of less than that. The Crestliner VT-17 I got leaves me about 5" on each side as I back the boat into the garage and about 5" front and back (makes for a fun time backing the boat in by myself
) and the boat weighs 1050 pounds (can't remember what total package weight is; about 1750, I think) so my Escape has no problems towing it. Buy what you can afford, and which will fit your fishing/family needs, otherwise you'll be thinking of upgrading. I'm very happy with the boat I got; I can take 2 other people with me seat-wise but if all 3 are throwing crankbaits when we're fishing it gets a bit hairy LOL.