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I love my 15, and it certainly showed it's "Merit" to me many times, most "Whaler owner's" purchased their boat's because, we are on the side of "Caution" as Mariners (we've seen what can happen on the water). The 15' is a great Bay boat but, I feel the hull is too small for "Open water" (ocean), it's under 16' so it is classified as a "Tender" and NOT "sea worthy" (believe me, I hate saying that but, it's true). I just don't want to see anyone get hurt, you might want to choose a larger "Whaler" model for "Open Water" (ocean). Good luck on the "HUNT", it's half the fun, let us know.