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Reviewing this thread, I really think you should try a Romany. I've paddled many boats (though not Delphin or Gemini)and found the Romany to be the most playful of 'all-round' boats. It surfs wonderfully, rolls much easier than most, and is a lot of fun to paddle.
I know a current popular trend is boats like the Cetus. I have paddled 2 sizes of Cetus plus a Scorpio and am not personally impressed. I do not deny that they are good and very forgiving boats. I simply prefer the feel of a number of Valley and NDK models. The one P&H boat I found seductive was a Sirius...