On 30 May 2007 14:05:31 -0700, Brad wrote:

The Yacht Survey appears to be a book resource. I guess I'm hoping to
avoid spending money on magazines and books and try to get opinions
from great people like you who may have used or owned these types of
boats or know people and heard what they said.

When it comes to boats and boating, a book will be the cheapest thing
you ever buy. It might even be considered an investment.

Crownline, Cobalt, Chaparral and SeaRay all have decent reputations in
the runabout market.