"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Gould 0738" wrote in message
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I live near Lake Michigan, so I am thinking Deep V or modified Deep V
for a hull type. I expect to take up to seven passengers (including
me)
skiing, and a smaller number on overnight coastal trips. That means a
practical minimum of about 18'

Seven people overnighting on an 18-footer?
You should not be encouraged to believe this would be desirable or
practical.

By the time he adds proper PFDs for a long trip for 7 people, he won't
have
room for much else on an 18 ft boat.

Well, at least he wouldn't sink.

Get it - PFDs - sink?

Never mind.