I'd suggest a C-Dory - I've owned one for a bit over six years now.
Check out C-DORY.com or if you wish to see my several photos of how
mine is laid out, check out my homepage at www.fishwisher.com and click
on the left column "FishWisher the boat".

A C-Dory is a "water jeep". It is very economical, stout, stable. The
little cabin on my boat would not serve four people, but the Cruiser
model, made on the same hull as mine which is the Angler, gives up
cockpit for a larger cabin.

They are made in Washington state. Many are sold in Alaska where they
are very popular for fishing.

Hope this helps.

Dale

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