Outstanding advice Kramr!! Thank you! Very safety conscious and I want to set a good example for my 17 year old son. We both love to fish so this has been a long time dream. Finally off of buddy boats!!! LOL I have been warned about the wind on Stockton. I feel like I made a good choice with the RB190. Big, wide, stable boat. I'm looking forward to being a member here too!!! a TON of good information so far!!