There are lots of nice tin boats on the market, and most companies offer BIG boats. MOST all of them have some version of a Mod-V hull. The longer boats ride reasonably well in rough water because they can reach across the swells, but the shorter boats suffer in this area. Only a few companies make a tin boat with a true Pad Ride hull like a glass boat. The difference the pad ride hull gives in Xtremely ROUGH conditions is what separates these boats from the competitors. The pad ride boats are usually rated for larger engines, and are also a bit faster. They do handle better as well because of their high performance hulls, just like the glass boats.

That being said, Everyone should buy the boat that THEY like best. Just do the research BEFORE you buy, and get the one YOU like best for your style of fishing. Try to give them a test ride if you can, and pick a NASTY day to do it so you can REALLY tell how they will handle!!! It's a lot of money wasted if you make a mistake on someone else' opinion. Put on the blinders, and DONT worry about who's name is on the side!!!!!! You'll get a good boat regardless!!!!!! JMHO