25'-28' steel hull what is out there?

[eggman918]

I should have started with this question first.
What are my options at 25'/28' in steel? I need a boat that is economic
to operate safe for 3/4 day trips off the coast and islands of California.
It would be me and the Wife and occasionally a grand child.
A small diesel inboard is preferred and steel will be easiest for me to build in as I am a machinist with heavy repair/fabrication exp. I am fond of the old school/fishing boat looks, what is out there that fits in this box?
Thanks for reading this
Steve.

[rasorinc]

https://www.boatdesigns.com/Steel-Co...epartments/15/ Here are some plans to consider. Check out the bill of materials. In Calif. you can tow up to 10' wide W/O flags, signs or pilot cars. Just a yearly permit. You can check out wide load regs for 12'.

[eggman918]

Something like this in steel would be ideal I think http://www.bateau.com/studyplans/TW2...rod=TW28#specs
Steve.

[Tad]

Something like this with a lower (and nicer looking) house......

http://www.bodenboatplans.com/produc...products_id=38

[eggman918]

Yes that is nice a bit bigger than ideal but closest yet thanks
Steve.