Randal, Thank you for your kind words. You're right: our decisions on boats need not be logical, otherwise we would not be buying boats at all. Sometimes we just need to follow our hearts. Still, falling in love with the wrong girl (or a girl with the wrong stuff) can sour one on the whole experience. Teak decks are not all bad, just mostly so. But for those willing to pay the price, they can still be wonderful. As you have pointed out, the right decision for one is not necessarily the right one for everyone else. Your decisions on your new boat appear to me to be well thought-out, and I know you'll be delighted with her no matter what kind of decks you decide on. All best wishes, --Milt P.S. At last I have an ETA for N47-32: June 20 at Port Everglades. YES!