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I would also add that it’s worth paying more for a quality brand, or dropping down a few years. There is a huge spread in construction quality between boat manufacturers. We started with a Tahoe that was a cheap POS, then moved to a Monterrey which was much nicer but still mid-level, and are now in a Regal that’s probably upper-mid. Big difference with each step upwards.

We also went from a 17’ to a 23’ to a 27’. 23’ was the sweet spot for ease of driving but didn’t have enough space and beat us up on windy days. The 27’ was a definite adjustment but was a fantastic upgrade.