After starting way way back as a teenager with 16 and 17 footers I now am very happy with a 28. It is trouble docking on weekends but I find my family is not limited to not boating in rough seas. Also think about canvas, having your face pelted trying to get back to home port in a storm is not alot of fun. I am so happy to have camper canvas or at least canvas to cover the helm and allow your to operate in those times keeping the weather off you while you head to calmer waters is great. What ever you choose any day on the water is better by far than the best day at work.
