I love the newer boats, if they are available, my husband likes the "middle boats" says he likes the kinks worked out...they really are all good. After a few months on charter they all have that eau d'boat <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />We took my 80 year old mother in law last year and she literally had the time of her life..really depends on their sense of adventure/mobility. Slow and easy does it, always leave someone in the dinghy to assist (that was me) and a little heave ho...once you are in the harbour it is so calm, a little patience goes a long way and she really felt a great sense of accomplishment for "hanging". It was a really good trip!