Yeah we just had our first baby, she is one week today, so it's time to get the more family like boat. I currently have a 1975 Larson xl-5 that's a two seat 14' with a 140hp. So anything will be way more room. I agree the open bow offers more room, but can't bring myself to own the total family boat, and the wife is on board. She deals with my goofy ways.