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I try to use my Outrage 22 all year long. Right now I have it in the shop for winter projects while waiting for winter blackmouth to open up in February.

I have used my old Sakonnet in the winters with the full Mills canvas, but mostly just used with the canvas down. My Outrage has a T-top, which I am getting really used to, especially in the rain and breezes. I am in the process of adapting a small propane heater, mounted to the consol rail, to help warm up hands after handling wet lines.

I can understand that you would like to be out in the warm air with the wind in you face during nice weather, but your Seasport is a great boat for when the weather is just a little bit less than ideal. I hate to say this, but I may be tempted to hang on to the Seasport, unless you are mainly trying to have a lighter, easier to trailer and launch boat.

Doug Vazquez