: Hi friends;

: I'm finally thinking seriously about my next (2d) build, and am
: looking for a design that is good for all around but especially
: good at surfing and rock play. I'm looking for a design
: displacement of about 190 lbs. Ilove my Night Heron for all
: around, but its displacement is 225 lbs, so with my body/boat
: combined weight of 190, I don't do so great surfing it (though a
: lot of the lack is definitely in my minimal skills).

: Boat suggestions? What features to look for? harder chines aft of
: cockpit? Planing hull or no? I am also open to a S&G or hybrid.

: Thanks for any input.

: Roger Turgeon
: Orr's Island, ME

I think people put way too much importance in trying to get at exactly the "design weight" of a boat. There is a range, from what I've seen on the specs that Nick's posted you might sit 3/8" too high, that's really no biggy, should make virtually no difference at all, wave action has more effect.

Bill H.