Best Riding/Handling Boat?

[Xpress110]

I was wondering yalls opinion on what is the best handling boat(especially rough water handling), make and model. Thanks

 

[twilson]

I love my Triton 21x2 its not a speed demon but will take some rough water better than any other I have ever rode in. Well bass boat anyways my dad had a ranger bayboat that is awesome in rough water but not sure thats what ur wanting.

 

[Gator]

Mine's a Pro-Craft and it'll beat you to death in rough water. emoBang

 

[Punisher]

Gator - 1/26/2010 10:38 PM

Mine's a Pro-Craft and it'll beat you to death in rough water. emoBang

I have a 20 foot PRO-CRAFT and it does a great job in rough water bigger is always better

 

[dragfish]

LOVE MY 19 FT Pro Craft! A lot of it is in how you drive it!
You keep it trimmed up in rough water you might as well be in a flat bottom.
There are a lot of fine boats out there, but if you don't keep the v in the bow down in rough water, they all will whoop your butt!

 

[wrechin2]

Best ridding boat I have been in was a 20' vision. We were running 60 MPH on chick with it white capping with 3 foot waves. It was like sitting on a couch. I was truely amazed.

 

[on fish]

triton by far my 21 with 225 pro xs

 

[oggism]

I like my ol 21ft TVA boat she works great we were out this weekend with the wind and very stable riding down the river on the other hand is a different story but I am a little bias lol

 

[Hook1]

Any boat that says "Modified V Hull", like my Tracker will beat your brains out in rough water. I hear its hard to beat the ride of a Ranger boat. Stratos also does good because of the size and weight. Heavy boats typically ride smoother but you sacrifice some speed.

 

[REELWORLD42]

I like my Stratos 21SS Extreme rides like a Cadillac and its fast enough for me 73 mph (GPS) on top end.

 

[beetlespin]

My Allison XB-21 is the best riding boat I have ever ridden in. Nobody believes that until they ride in it. I have owned stratos 200XL, Legend Alpha 199, and Ranger Z-20 and none of them are in the same league.

 

[Squirrel Monkey]

I've got a stratos 201pro it's smooth but not alot of top end speed (64 mph gps)

 

[fishinvol]

I have to agree with beetlespin. His Allison is a smooth riding boat. Tritons would be my second pick.

 

[SpurHunter]

Best riding.....easy. Any boat that I dont have to pay for.

 

[Oldman]

i dont see how a allison being so light could ride that good in rough water.i have heard that they do but a puzzle to me.it seems like the more weight the better ride.

 

[AThornton]

Lance's Allison really does ride well in rough water. It puzzles me too. But I will also say this....his boat rides just as smooth at 86mph as it does at 56mph. That's one sharp sled right there.

Dont get a Norris Craft if you're looking for a smooth ride. My kidneys will vouch for that.

Twilsons Triton is a great riding boat as well. One of the nicest I've fished out of.

I still like the ride of a Skeeter the best, personally. Haven't ridden in the I-class Skeeters yet, but the sx200 is a sweet boat with an awesome ride.

But all boats ride different and A LOT of it has to do with who is behind the wheel and not so much about what name is on the side.

 

[TnSabre]

I am running a 19' BassCat and I have not found a better hull for all around performance in a 19' hull. It has a great ride in the nasty, quick holeshot, and above average top end speeds. I have never been in their 20' or the new 21' hull, but I have heard from guys that have stepped up from a boat like mine into the bigger cats and they have told me the 19' will not compare to how much better the 20' hulls are.

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font size="2">Best ride bar none is an Allison. Anybody that complains about a Norris Craft can't drive and should not be let out in a boat (Adam) If you want a Norris Craft to ride smooth (learn to drive) be ready, you can't sit in them andhave thembehave....</font>

 

[jon]

Stability = Champion

But they are somewhat boring to drive because of it.... I've got a 19' with a 200 merc and it just won't dance no matter how rough it is..

 

[bass15]

Triton