thank you everyone for the replies...
just gonna have ot get the now boat and contemplate...
and as for the thru hull TX...still kinda freakin' out about cutting a hole in the bottom of a brand new boat...I suppose I'll get over it!
yesterday, the surf was 3-4 feet with a 6-7 second interval...
damn near impossible to make it in paddling the egg...(Outback)
after getting tossed, ass over teakettle, while upside down under water...
I made the discision to go ahead and get the Revo...
I'll most likeley go get it when the shop opens up!
it's time!
Merry Christmas to me!

keep the suggestions comming...