We just picked up a 190 Bay last year after a long look. We are in the South Puget Sound in Washington. Always a boston whaler fan, after spending some time on the 190 we saw it as a great option. our area has a 14 foot tide swing and beaches mixed with sand, rock and oyster shells. We felt the 190 would allow us to relax if we got caught on the beach. So far it has been a great crab, ski and exploring boat. It has a soft ride and the little waves we get are well within its limits. There are always compromises and I look at the 210 extra storage space in the hull and start to second guess myself........ That will always be the case.