[welch]

Thank you both for the input. I guess my frustration comes from 1) you find a design you like 2) you find one in your price range 3) you read a bad review of that particular model 4) you feel as though one is back to square one.
Then it''s on to the next make/model that catches your eye after more research.

The boats I''m looking at fall into Alberg, Allied, Ericson, Endeavour, Albin, Southern Cross, Westsail- well you get the idea.
Thanks again for the help.
Dave