Intro Flats Boat

I am planning to make the jump from the canoe I’ve been fishing from to a flats boat.
Any pointers or words of wisdom in choosing this boat? I don’t want to drop a bunch of cash into b/c I want to make sure I use a boat as much as I intend. The classifieds and boat traders have yielded some good prospects and I am drawn to Hewes mainly.
Any help steering me in the right direction would be appreciated.

FlyFishNut

“■■■■ honey, at least I’m fishing and not out at titty bars”