My oldest son spent a couple of years in Lockhart, TX while working as a counselor in a 'subsistance' type camp for incorrigable teens. He is now in Houston and loves surf fishing all up and down that coast. I am hoping to trailer my C-Ranger down that way sometime to do some coastal fishing with him, so am all ears about any good marinas/fishing spots, etc.. I have enjoyed visiting the San Marcos to Kerrville Guadelupe area for years during the cold winters up here in Kansas.
I think the shallow drafts of the 22 CD and 25 CD ought to really open up some good areas of the Gulf down there.
I agree with Jim that a quick flight to Seattle to sea trial the different models is well worth the trip. That is a fun city with lots of entertainment, food, etc., not to mention all the neat boats.
Good luck on your new boats! John