On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 18:45:12 -0500, "blahb" wrote:

The Seahunt Escape 175 or the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk. The Seahunt has
more "cushioned" seating where as the Boston Whaler is an obvious workhorse.
Primary use will be just cruising along in the lake and ocean off of Rhode
Island. Not much in the way of fishing but I want people on board to be
comfortable. Any thoughts?

The Montauk hands down. The Seahunt is a good boat, but form, fit and
function, the Whaler is the better boat.

For the waters you will be running in, I assume the Bay and adjacent
waters, the Montauk is a much more capable boat.

If you are looking for comfortable rides, you might want to consider
something like the 18 Ventura from Whaler or similar type boat. It's a
capable boat, considerate of passengers and at the same time has some
sea run capability which would allow you to get outside the Bay and
run around a little on good days.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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