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Hi, I'm a longtime member but haven't used the site much after the original excitement of getting my 1996 Outrage 17'.

Anyway, I'm thinking of downsizing to a 15' Whaler and wonder value wise whether I should be considering straight trades, or should I be asking cash only and then try to find a different Whaler? I hated the long search for my Outrage and was wondering if it would be faster looking for trades?

I'm easing toward retirement and would like something for lakes and the SF delta. I know I could stick with the Outrage but it just is too much for me moving the trailer around and the like.

Opinions?