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Fair Enough Garry, I would still appreciate any insight folks have on options for a CS or similar design for non-builders.

Thanks PAR, Typical crew is ideally 2-6 for day cruises and 2 -3 for extended cruises. I'd like to cruise north from here (maybe as far as Alaska), south to spend a few days on-board in Vancouver or Seattle harbours, and have the ability to trailer the boat to places as far afield as the Sea of Cortez, Lake Havasu and, who knows, maybe even Florida. Mostly it will get weekend gunkholing use in the Salish Sea and the nearby deep water sounds. Currents in these parts are fast, and winds are often light during the storm free season. As mentioned a fast, very shallow draft boat with good accomodations and trailerability are my key wish list. I want to be able to pull into beaches and step out in my gum boots. To sum it up: I'm looking for a boat that is: easy to rig and trailer, high performance, beachable, with liviable accomodation under $20,000 USD (I can't really afford a tri). What production boats would you suggest are similar to the core sound in these ways. Catalina 22s, maybe some older J boat models? -Adam

Greetings, I'm glad to have found this forum. I'm enamoured with the CS designs, but I have two-left thumbs and a very busy schedule. I am wondering if anyone can comment on commercial building. A few questions: 1) Anyone have any ideas on a professional boat builder who has experience and/or willingness to build a custom CS20 MK III? 2) Would you care to venture a price range for building? 3) Just how hard would it be for a first time builder? 4) Any thoughts on a production boat that comes anywhere close (i.e., a fast, beachable, self-righting monohull with a cabin) p.s. I'm located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, and would offer a chartered cruise as a bonus to the builder. Thanks! Adam