JAC
Ran tillers for years in my early boats and herring skiffs. Have fished the last 4 years out of a 16.5 Campion 492 center console. Terrific to fish out of as you are on top of your gear and have the benefits of a regular boat with steering, electronics etc and is big enough to fish Nootka, Bamfield or close to shore on a reasonable day. Knowing that you like tin .....why not a center console, 18' ish with a lid over the console. Lots of used ones around or have one built. I would not go back to a tiller if I had a choice.
Ran tillers for years in my early boats and herring skiffs. Have fished the last 4 years out of a 16.5 Campion 492 center console. Terrific to fish out of as you are on top of your gear and have the benefits of a regular boat with steering, electronics etc and is big enough to fish Nootka, Bamfield or close to shore on a reasonable day. Knowing that you like tin .....why not a center console, 18' ish with a lid over the console. Lots of used ones around or have one built. I would not go back to a tiller if I had a choice.