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Try these Steve.

Luckily the gelcoat can be wiped down!!! R

Thanks Guys. All good boats. Lots to ponder on there. I’d better get myself out looking Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A Botnia Targa 27 or 31 would do you nicely, I have the 31 model with twin Volvo D4-260s, it has a great live well build in. Wake boarding / water skiing is no problem, did some last week. Ticks all the boxes you listed plus a couple can sleep on it pretty well, Diane and I go touring on ours. A big plus they handle rough seas very well and at speed. They hold their price, mine is a 2006 model, 1300 or so hours, I can still get the price it was bought for new which is approx the same price I paid for it, build quality is very good. You have to maintain them well to hold their price like any boat, but then doing offshore trips like to Alderney they should be in kept in good order anyway for safety reasons. Botina make them to your spec within reason, some are customised for fishing from new, mine was, some for touring so a model like that would not have a live well so would need some adaption. The downside is finding one for sale, owners tend to hold onto them and they are expensive. The exclusive dealer for the UK is Wessex Marine in Salterns, Poole. They are a very helpful bunch.

Good luck with your search It is so hard to find a boat that meets requirements that I have designed and fitted out my last 2 myself. It is also why several other Members have boats built bespoke. But both take time and patience. 12 years on still very Happy with Alfresco [an offshore Pro Charter 30]. We have diesel power for efficiency and a top speed of over 30 knots, so no problem towing toys. The boat will be a compromise so take your time choosing and get as close as possible within budget. Like other I would suggest that if you want to take ladies and kids onboard you should not discount beds, toilet and galley They are the things that make my boat so enjoyable to be on for long trips out and multiple day trips away. Try telling your Mrs to invest serious money then have to P in a bucket. LOL Charlie

I posted this drawing back in 2017. Just add dimensions and you'll have a working drawing. Jim Bow Roller.pdf

Good Lad ! Of course you won't be going fishing anymore. You'll be spending " quality time " with your Son.