i can attest the whalers a a bit heavy, over built,
and slow...the advantage is...you never spill your
beer (so to say)...it takes 5-7 foot waves to get
them to move much.....a bit more than i need, up
here in alpine lakes outside denver colorado... i
don't think the resale value is too bad on them...

there are a lot of boats to choose from...shopping and
"test flaoting" them...for 2-4 hrs of fishing sessions, or
water skiing , or whatever.....will be 80% of the fun...take
your time and make the right choice fredo ......