Master Bonzi,

Thanks for the response. As you know, the Kingfisher is an Aluminum hull and outboard set-up. It was the one that caught my eye originally. I was curious why most people have been advising me to get the Aluminum hull for the PNW. Not that I am against it because that was the direction I was leaning anyway. What is the advantage/s for that set-up? I'll check out the others that you are suggesting, also.

wildone,

Thanks for the response. I looked over the links and agree that the center console is far preferred for the Texas fishing especially for the stuff that likes to run circles around the boat. Since I am also dealing with the comfort of the spousal unit, is it a bad idea to consider one of the center consoles with a far forward cuddy?