Considered trading wife? You should look into one of the walk-through boats that Pat has built.
http://activethunderboats.com/29-defiant/

unfortunately without the wife i'd be looking at sea doo jet boats .... we have looked at them.... not sure I want egg beaters, but a defiant with poker run seating would be a close second and get me thinking about outboards but that would also be a new build and that is not in the budget either.... she wants to be able to wine and dine friends and family at the local sand bar and wants the room(9'6" beam) etc of the 310.... i don't want too deal with 2 boats but all this being said, i said the current 30 outlaw with 525's inst being sold if we don't go the go fast route and she said ok .... so i am somewhat ok with a sport cruiser I think.... I would just like one 37 to deal with and not two boats to juggle.....

I will have a 2004 37 available at year's end,

My thoughts EXACTLY! Beautiful boats...both of 'em!

You've been quiet. Do you still have yours? Let's see some pics again!

Still have it! I'll post up on another thread!

was the front seat configuration an option? looking at pics of fast forward (2003) and the above 2 boats. 2004 and 2007. whats the deal?

The side by side seating configuration is wayyy better. Bigger shower area because its in the deepest part of the vee and can span 2/3's of the way across the boat. Plus you can actually have a conversation with the person next to you instead of yelling across the cokcpit.