How important are high gunnels for little kids in a boat?

[pmueller]

Boats are simply financial compromises. If I got every feature that pleased everyone, I never would be able to own one.
The girls want enclosed potties, not that I can blame them. Clients wanted this or that feature. Spend what you can to catch the fish the way you want to catch them. Used boats are a bargain, take advantage of it and make sure the stringers are solid, and the motor is reliable.
Good luck man.
BTW, I have two kids, my son hates to fish. thats ok. He'ld rather I tie him to the front and drive the boat as if it were his own extreme ride. My daughter, when she spends the time will fish and catch. She's a gurly girl too, but more than that, she's stubborn as hell (wonder were she got that trait from) and will catch fish.
Have fun man, thats what is all about.

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Thanks, and thanks to everyone. Well, it seems that 50% of you think low gunwales are inappropriate for little kids, and 50% think it should be OK, so that really clears things up!

I want to get thisboat, my wofe is starting to say "maybe we should put the $$ into the 529 plans, which are pathetically low", and she has a point.

We're not wealthy enough to have it all, so like most people, we have to choose one or the other. I will start posting photos of the re-build if we pull the trigger.