Jonathan,



THe builder/designer of the g-cat line is Hans Geisler -- he'll fix you up with just about anything you want/need. He's not building boats anymore but has a ministry call Northstar- he shows underpriviledge nations how to raise fish/farm fish. Basically, a real nice guy -- real unique. Had a great platform with the G-cats that would fit what your looking for in a family boat. I really enjoyed the 6.0 -- just didn't have a family at the time. Actually, I would get one now just to teach the wife and kids how to sail. Boat has front and rear tramp and is a three beam boat that is sooooo solid. No boards, no head aches. Overall, that's what I'd go for over everything else I have seen mentioned.. Might be a bit difficult to find one -- once people get one they tend to keep it (that has to tell us something). But, if you get a hold of Hans he'll hook you up. Mary ran a small bit about Hans in the last Catsailor so she probably has a way to get in touch with him..



Best of luck.

Steve