RE: newbie wanting a boat
Ken, do yourself a favor and stay away from those little boats. If I read you correctly (Choppy Water) you should be looking at a larger 'V' bottom boat with a gas engine. The guys in NAMBA District 11, which you are in, usually start out with what we call Stock Gas. They are not really fast but really reliable. Especially in conditions that you are refering to. If you are not to far from the Mass. - New Hampshire boarder and are willing to drive up to the Berwick Maine area, I would suggest you get in touch with Butch Thibodeau. He has a boat specific hobby shop up there. If you are interested let me know.