I have a medium sized inboard sled (19 ft). I fish about 30-40 days a year. The sled works for me, because it covers the COlumbia, the local PS rivers, and the Sound pretty well. Not perfect for any of them, but a darn good compromise. One of best things about a sled is ease of trailering - I can manage the boat by myself quite easily on most ramps, and don't need a dock.

Boats are a bit of a hassle. If you don't like boating itself, they can be more trouble than they are worth.