Posted by Phil T on 10/29/15 - 2:15 PM
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You are giving up a lot of what you like going down to a 15' near shore hull.
The ride of a 15' Sport is horrible compared to your Outrage 17 II. In the bay area I would guess the 15' has to wait for the truly calm days.
There are aids that make hooking up easier. Consider investing in a better motor. A modern 4 stroke or DFI will eliminate the fuel issue.
As I have gotten older I move up not down in size. Boats are meant to be used and cleanliness is relative. When I see boats that are pristine, I think they spend too much time/effort/money on cleaning and not enough on the water.