Hello; My first seaplane was an Ace seamaster, then a Lanier seabird, then a RCM aquastar, then a Bingo with floats, which I still fly and enjoy. I have an Oter on the board now.
I find flaot flying very relaxing and enjoyable, hell you can land anywhere, then taxi back. If it's too windy to taxi, you will get some rowing in. We call ourselves teh Quamichan rowing and cursing society.
It's a little different group, a little older, much more relaxed, most guys come out mainly for the companionship, cameradery (sp), no show-offs.