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Agree with Snowwolf's comments.  Take a trip to Seward and watch returning boats perform in the afternoon when the wind picks up along with the chop.  You can learn a lot by watching how various hulls perform in adverse sea conditions standing on shore.  I spent several years deciding on a boat.  It's a big investment to make if your looking for a boat that can go out in the rough stuff.  See if you can snag a ride in the boat your getting serious about.  If your trailering you need to consider quality of the trailer and the rig that's towing it.  No point in having a 26ft boat, triple axle trailer, if your driving a Subaru.  Add on the mastery of convincing the wife why you need these things.  Might be a good discussion thread by itself.    

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