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Im finding this quite interesting to read about, even though I noticed such a large difference when comparing boats in the boatyards. My operators manual actually states my dauntless is only 16' 3. With motor its prob 18 or so. Its the beam that makes it...7' 1 .....Its a nice feeling platform..I respect its size...staying along the coat most times...Im sure someday I will experience taking a wave over the bow... For most of what I do out there, it is great, however, every once in awhile I dream of that adventure to Acadia, and Im sure that 20 foot Eastport cuddy I was checking out last year, would be a better boat for that.. time will tell..Boat envy..i guess thats what its called..Thanks u guys