Hancoveguy;
While I realize this is not the boat you are specifically targeting, have you thought of one of the newer high performance triple pontoon boats that are available. They have all the space and power you need and are unlimited in how useful and fun they can be. I have 24' Manitou for a couple years now and can tell you that it very easily handles any chop winni can throw at her.
I also have a 22' eastern lobster and the Manitou tritoon is much more stable and comfortable in rough water. With the optional enclosure, spring and fall boating is not an issue either.
I also do a lot of fishing from mine whether it's trolling, spin casting or fly fishing, there is so much open deck space that casting a 7' or 8' fly rod is no issue and plenty of room for other fishermen / women.
Towing skiers or tubing is tons of fun also, it turns on a dime and has loads of power. It can go 50+ MPH!
I have been extremely pleased with mine and find it to be the most fun and useful boat I could have bought. I have yet to see anything else I would have rather bought thus far.
Just offering you another option.
Good luck with your decision!!
Dan
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