I use a 14 Lund on the sound, just stick around the West Seattle area. Launch off the beach. I totally agree that you get beat up in the chop.

If I were going to buy one I'd be looking at 16 feet, and I've been eying the Smoker Craft Lodge Pro. I like the open floor, raised bow, and tiller.

I had been eyeing a Alumaweld 16' tiller boat that was for sale a few months back. Sweet boat.
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Sam