: Given that, as you can see, there can be a wide variety of reactions to any
: particular boat, I'd suggest one of the following courses of action: (a)
: see if you can find an opportunity to test-paddle the boats you're trying
: to decide between,

: (b) make a list of the performance characteristics are most important to you
: and see if you can glean whether there are any glaring deficiencies in one
: or the other of the boats in question,

: or,

: (c) if nothing else swings your decision one way or the other, go with
: whichever one appeals to you the most -- the one from which you'll get a
: proud rush every time you look at it.

: I built an Arctic Tern a few months back. Some concerns that I had have
: proved to be either adequately met or unfounded, but my continuing and
: overriding reaction is, "damn, is that ever a PRETTY boat". No
: buyers' remorse here.

: and then after that,
: go for it! odds are, you'll be ecstatic with either.

Thanks for every ones help and advice. I have decided on the Coho. I wanted a multi-chine hull for my first boat and I think I would rather have the manuverability of the Coho over the tracking of the WR 180. Living in Memphis TN it would be hard for me to paddle these boats before buying. I am sure after building my first I will be ready for the next and will try a different style. Any way thanks again for every ones help.
Bill