I came across an ad on Craigslist for a Newport 30 that made me wonder why Newport boats have fallen out of favor.
As I recall, the Gary Mull designed Newport 30 was a pretty nice boat. A bit more beam than most at the time with a simple but very comfortable interior. Fact of the matter is, that most Gary Mull designs are well worth keeping and eye out for.
Might want to add some to your search list.