I have a 22' C-Dory Cruiser and am happy with it. I have been out in small craft warings with my boys comign back from the San Juans and felt very safe. It is not designed as a performance boat to plow thru the chop. So, you have to be prepared to slow down. For a different perspective on this and full of all the info you would want to know, try: http://www.c-brats.com/