Hey, i'm in a very similar situtaton but a little farther north toward central FL. I'm new to the boating world and i'm trying to do my research to minimize any mistake i might make. Right now the leading candidate is a new 1999 speedster s/k. It is very weather beaten, but it's never been off the trailer or had gas in it. The biggest issues i would have is doing something with the seats. Has anyone ever had them recovered? Other than just buying new, are there any options? FLkeysbound, please let me know how you make out with you're decision and also let me know if you pass on the boat down there, i might be interested in that one. The dealer up this way said $10,250 for the one he's got, but i'm gonna go try to bring it down, a lot.