Wife has an 18.5 foot Wahoo designed by the Whaler designer. Wicked fast
with a 125 Merc. Planes in an instant, but taking a wake is a spine
shattering experience.

Tom

"D&LBusch" wrote in message
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How about a Carolina Skiff? Low draft, light, many motor choices. I have
a
19' with a 70 Yamaha. Ski, tube all day and hose off when your done.
"NOYB" wrote in message
news:wuj_c.168$2H5.79@trndny07...
I want to buy a small powerboat for my family to trailer to lakes and the
ocean on calm days. I had a 13' Whaler sport as a kid and am in love
with
Whalers, but I cannot justify the hight price tags at this point.
Requirements:

* 17-19 ft
* Mostly for cruising and skiing/tubing
* As close to Whaler as possible as far as seaworthiness.
* Seats five comfortably (ie not benches)

As an example, I like the 1995 Boston Whaler 17 Dauntless, what might be
a
good alternative?

thanks
Dave Santoro