Hi Doug,

There are many boats to choose from and it's difficult to tell what you may like for yourself. I would recommend trying to get together with some local builders possibly at one of the get togethers and try as many as you can. There are several through out the year, many of them becoming annual events. Talk with the builders look at what each has done with how they built hatches, and installed deck rigging. Pick there brain on how they did things. I found every event I've been to a learning experience and a lot of fun! We like to talk about our boats, Just ask!

Kent