On May 11, 12:26*pm, paulaner wrote:
I'm planning to buy a boat soon, and I have been looking at Mako,
Edgewater, etc center console boats. *That should work well for my
periodic need for fishing, crabbing, bar run, etc. *What is doesn't do
is make a comfortable afternoon or sunset cruise for the wife,
mothers, and other non-boaters in the family (they want cushions,
throw pillows, cocktails, snacks).

So, what is the 20' (or so) equivalent boat that could meet those
needs? *I don't want a pontoon boat, and I can't afford the Hinkley.
My pier slip could hold 24' or maybe a bit more I think, pilings are
about 10' wide.

The boat would be used on the Chesapeake bay, and mostly on the local
river. I'd love a quiet 4-stroke outboard, and maybe something a
little classic looking.

Thoughts?

Not until you list a name on these posts, no.