Wives and families have a funny way of eventually getting what they want. Face it... you're getting the boat. Put your energy into finding a way to keep the bike too. If papa ain't happy nobody is happy! That works both ways!

Rule of thumb: If you're going to buy a boat. Buy the biggest one you can afford. You will never regret it on Texas lakes. No matter what time of the year you go out there will be wind. Take for instance if you take the boat to let's say Lake Texoma, I have seen 5ft. white caps on that lake. I have never seen anything less than 2' swells. The coves for skiing there are very prone to wave action from the main body.

With an 18' on Lake Travis, it's suicidal to even launch the boat. Cedar Creek is ok but lots of wind too. Low profile boats don't like large waves. Therefore you're faced with the options of going early, very early on holiday weekends or in the middle of the night. Lake Lewisville...? F*kn ferget it my friend. Stump city!

we've never had problems in Lewisville unless you count Party Cove. 

Very valid points Red...thanks!

I got to ride tonight...DAMN I love that bike   

Guess I'll sleep on it for a few nights and go from there.    Thanks for everyone's input.  Much appreciated!

you're still not off the hook.

For 7k someone will buy this... they go for 12k new!!!