I have a 2005 NR Seahawk 18' that I bought new and has been excellant for me in the sound, 6-7 times at Ucluelet up to 12 miles offshore, in the Strait several times at CQ and PA and regularly in the sound. Handles the waves well. It is also versatile enuff to use on Lake WA and Lake Sam for cutts and in tidewtr Sno for Silvers and Pinks.

A dont know how much those two boats go for or how they work in the NW. I saw a new 18' Hewes at Cabelas in Lacey last week for 29K. The Hewes is comparable to my Seahawk, maybe a little more beefy than the Talon or Lund. Hewes are good, made in Lewiston, ID. A buddy has a 2007 18' Hewes and it has done well.