I just have to jump on the Bayliner Bashing Bandwagon. I know of 2 boats that sank during halibut season this year, one at Neah and one at PA. They were both Bayliners. Listen to the distress calls to the Coast Guard. Its almost always a Bayliner. You can also ask the owner of "Fecal Matter" aka Piece of [Bleeeeep!]. He has a small Trophy and I see him at Neah every year. If it walks like a duck, and talks like at duck........

My humble 20' Formula Vee has given me 9 super years on the water; from water skiing in central Oregon, to springers on the Columbia, blackmouth in the Sound, to lings, butts, and salmon off the coast. The boat will take a lot more abuse than I am willing to tolerate, and most folks think we fish in some ugly conditions. I am not willing to put my life at risk in a boat that is known to fail. I'll stick with the Alumaweld until I can upgrade to the Seasport, but I would also take an Almar, Grady, or Arima.

Good Luck