BillyBob - I have a friend that bought a flat bottom riverboat and while he fishes the river hard, that and some lakes are all he can cover. The reason is freeboard; most sleds just don't have enough freeboard to keep out some of what Puget Sound can throw at you. That and the flat bottom will beat you up when traveling at speed.

I bought a used 14' Duroboat and 16hp Suzuki many years ago. I keep the engine tuned and it runs great. Still have the boat today but I want to point out that I've taken it on lakes, rivers and yes, even Puget Sound. With the exception of some heavy weather, it's as close to an all around boat as you can find. Now, before anyone goes and says anything, Duroboat isn't the only maker of quality open fishing boats. Alumacraft, Smokercraft, etc. all make excellent boats. My point is that the sled will confine you while a more general-purpose fishing boat will get you and family/friends to more places. Something to consider.