Originally Posted by metalmuncher
Originally Posted by GomerPyle
Originally Posted by outdoors1
Go with either V-hull or Semi-V flat bottoms just will not handle the waves.


I would prefer a semi/mod-v (mostly just because I like the look better, if I'm honest), but a true flat-bottom with a square bow is not a deal-breaker. I've ridden in plenty of them, including on the actual bodies of water and conditions where I'll mostly be using it and the ride is fine.


That said, I have to ask, have you ever ridden in the front of one on choppy or crowded water? If not, you may be unpleasantly surprised when and if you do. If you have and are ok with it, then carry on.


I've ridden in the front of one more times than I can count. I wouldn't say I've done it in "rough" water, but I've done it in water that was far from glassed over. It's obviously not like riding in a big fiberglass bass boat, but certainly not a deal breaker. Honestly, I have much intention of getting out to begin with if it's super crowded and/or rough water. One of the great things about a small boat like that is that I can avoid a lot of the crowds if I want to by going places they can't/won't go.

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