BRM is right! Ive owned the xpress, I now own a 21/70 War eagle Black Hawk. BRM told me that the pad ride on the Xpress boat is the best ride in a metal boat out there. Now that Ive had both of these and have ridin in almost all metal boats out there, the Pad hull ride of the Xpress is the best in my opinion. I love my war eagles extra room on the deck but dosent compare on the ride! Take him up on the test ride and trip! You will see for your self especially in rough water!