Last year I bought a new 24' Berkshire STS series RFC 231 (check out their web site). I looked long and hard for a good fishing and just cruising/pleasure boat. I wanted a boat where the fishing didn't interfere with the cruising and vice versa. I liked this one the best. It really is like two different boats. Premier was a close second so I second talking to Winnisquam Marine. With regards to handling the broads, I put 230 hours on the boat last year without any issues even on the worst windy summer Saturdays....except for that Sophie C and Doris E....man they leave a wake...LOL! Anyway, if you're going to Boston this week stop by Irwin Marine and ask for Raj...tell him Paul sent you. I'm going on Friday so I haven't been yet but I think Irwin is in the SeaRay booth and Berkshire booth.
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