I know this is the wrong place but I am not going to risk going over to
rec.boats to ask.

My son and his girlfriend are living in Tampa on Pelican Island and are
making noises aboput buying a boat. He wants something he can fish on near
shore outside the bay and she wants a plush runabout to play with on the
inside. They have about $15K to play with and are asking me, a confirmed
rag, man for advice.

Is there a boat that will make them both happy? Is a stern drive a better
choice than an outboard?

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com