Thanks Eastporter, I really loved that little boat, no complaints although when I do it again think I would have to go with a minimum of 28', It is a smooth ride great on fuel, could get a little funky in a big following sea but you just had to back of the throttle : ) And you are right Alaska is a wonderful place, lived there for seven years, we are back in NJ looking after aged parents but hopefully we get to go back. It is a place that everyone see should see at least once. I am sure that Stevein AK would vouch for that!