I really appreciate the responses so far. I have check out c-brats and
the MSN newsgroup prior to posting. I was looking for neutral opinions
as members of specific groups tend to give glowing reviews of what they
own. I can't blame them and I'd probably do the same.

On those board what I read are that they ARE rough water boats but the
size and balsa core below water line really makes me think twice (the
balsa is another issue but accoring to them there hasn't been a single
case with soaked balsa)

If someone else had some experience with these boats I'd really
appreicate some more feed back.