The boat is FANTASTIC for your family. It is stable, smooth in ride, high enough freeboard, and shallow enough draft to easily maneuver in the shallows. The flared bow really does deflect the waves, and regardless of what some may say, the boat is dry - especially compared to bow riders of the same size. It is a true "wash and wear" boat, with no extra "fluff" to get in the way. You can put a few solid folding chairs in the stern for the "older folks" to sit on, and remove them when not in use. I really never fished it further than about 10 miles offshore, but it was always good. The boat can very easily set up to fish very well, but also a great day boat.
I have taken the boat to NYC many times (great ride!), and used it to pull skiers in the bays. It is easy to take to short beach, although I like the beach just south of the loop bridge better!
I know you and your family to love it.
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Roger
'84 V20 with 2000 150 HP Yamaha 2 stroke
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