JustFishOne

There is a nice hotel in St. Augustine - Casa Monica - right off the square in the center of town. Easy to walk around and enjoy the many many restaurants in Olde Town. They also have a beach resort on the ocean and a shuttle bus which will run you over there (or you can drive) - that way you can get the best of both worlds. Enjoy. JustFishOne www.pointecentralfloridarealty.com

Pearl - thank you for the reply. For me it is just piece of mind. Level flotation when swamped is something I want since I recognize that my skills as a captain - albeit better than many - are not that of a waterman. The most common reason for a sinking is a through-hull fitting failure - something I will certainly not see in time. I just don't want to have to worry about it. As far as CL being an asset - OK if you say so, but exactly what did he contribute to the thread with his "question"? Mr. Pat - in looking at their website - they may be unsinkable - but they make no mention of it. Anyway - I don't look at a boat that would go straight to the bottom necessarily a bad thing at all. It was a poorly written comment. For me it means its for a more experienced and competent person - that's all. It wasn't meant as a slight to Pursuit - it was meant to be clear that for me it is not an option. P.S. I love the Gore editorial.

Who told you that BS? Which part do you deem BS? That Pursuit is a nice boat or that it is not unsinkable or that it is not an option with small children? Regardless - it is not an option for me and as the buyer in this case as it pertains to this thread that is all that matters.

I will let you know if something changes - but I am pretty set. Family friendly - 1. forward seating (many don't have forward seats) 2. head set up - vacu flush, sink, sometimes pull out shower 3. higher freeboard 4. transom door 5. wider beam (many models are still 8-6 vs 9-2 or 9-9. 6. transom shower 7. plenty of grab rails All other things generally can be added - sun lounge set up; forward table for meals, stereo, fans, etc. To my knowledge - Pursuit is a nice boat, but it will go straight to the bottom. Not an option with small children.

Why just those 3 makes? Bob Dougherty fan? I have a 26' Southport for sale on this site that, imo, rides better than all three of those. In fact, when I bought her, I had narrowed my list to the Everglades, the Edgewater and the Southport and you can see which one won. I don't have a trailer, but let me know if you're interested. Best, Tack Well built w full upright and level flotation when swamped. The Southport is a very nice boat - a little less family friendly than the Everglades or Whaler. I checked with the factory - they confirmed that it is unsinkable put it isn't level flotation - otherwise I'd consider it.

Hello All - new user to this forum. WTB Everglades, Whaler or Edgewater. 26 - 29'. With Whaler - Outrages only and only to 27' due to weight. Fourstroke engines only. Prefer Yamaha or Suzuki and then Honda (I realize Whaler will have the Verado or Mercaha). Trailer a plus. Email me or post to this forum. Thank you.