In a message dated 5/5/05 5:09:46 PM, _HEIDE163@aol.com_ (mailto:HEIDE163@aol.com) writes: Henry, Thanks for the good report, I look forward to hearing more from you after you take poisson, but in the meantime what were some of the changes made by individual owners, and what changes are you making to you new boat. Marv Marv, we're not planning to take "poisson" for at least a year, so we're still thinking about our options. I'd still like to see some more performance data before making a final decision on the 75 vs 100 hp question. I assume we'll go with AC and a generator, but again that's not final -- we've never owned a boat with a generator, or AC for that matter. One interesting option we saw was a Car-craft(?) heater which uses engine cooling water to heat the cabin. It's a bargain (at around $1000 installed) compared to the Espar diesel furnace (for which they charge about $8000). My wife wants a three-burner gas cook top (standard is a 2-burner) and a combo microwave/convection oven so she can bake. She likes to cook. One option we're leaning toward is the addition of overhead hatches. These can be added in the galley, head and aft bedrooms (for a mere $550 ea). Another option we liked is the fold-down table at the settee next to the helm station, it provides another working space in addition to the dining table. Some of their fancier custom stuff involved special TV/entertainment cabinetry, built-in ice-makers, etc. Even a washer/dryer is offered, but I think we'll pass on that, this is only a 34-footer after all, and weight is a big factor. For a big price ($8900) they offer a "quiet package" which uses the Aqua drive system to damp down engine vibrations. Here again, I'm not sure the slight improvement is worth the hefty price -- and added complication, but I guess this has been a popular option for those coming from sailboats. So far, I haven't seen any data on the actual effectiveness of this silencing system. So I guess we've got lots to think about, and still quite a bit of time. Perhaps some PDQ owners will speak up -- on this list? -- and say what they like or dislike about their boats and their options. Henry