[Tarpun]

I caught a lot of flack a few weeks ago for making the broad generalization that most of the brand name boats being made today are better finished and engineered than the boats of twenty or thirty years ago. Better fit and finish, better hardware, better resins and gelcoat, no wood construction, etc. Just like automobiles, the boats keep getting better. But I'd still rather have a hot rodded '55 Chevy than an '05 Impala. New big block V8 trick suspension, radial tires ,custom paint & interior. Just as much prefer an older classic Seacraft re-done my way than new copy. Just my 2 cents