You mention "rough water" twice so I'll add this to your list of considerations....

Boats with a higher degree of deadrise at the transom will typically perform
better in rough seas. As I recall, the Sea Pros in that size are 16º -
considered to be on the low end for attacking rough seas. There are other boats
in the 20' range that have a deadrise of 20º or more. They are better suited
for the rough water but you pay the price - at anchor they tend to rock more
than a boat with a smaller deadrise.

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong (or blame it on politics) but I've looked
into this in detail and everything I have read indicates that every extra degree
makes a significant difference.

Good luck,
Dan


cole wrote:

Although it will be the end of this year or maybe the first quarter of
'05, but none-the-less, I'll have my boat after all these years. Now
this is the deal we have (actually her deal), I can purchase any boat
I choose "as long as it is family-friendly". I've been looking at Sea
Hunt D/C and SeaPro D/C & F/S. The Sea Hunt has what I need as far as
fishing room and a good hull that will handle some rough water should
i choose to venture out into the gulf, but the SeaHunt does not come
with ski poles. Although SeaPro offers a 20' (19.5' centerline
length) fish/ski model that's the one i'm sorta leaning to go with.
Also the seapro has a good v-hull that will handle rough water, it is
about 300lbs heavier than the seahunt. The question......Does anyone
own or know anyone that owns a 20' SeaPro fish/ski boat? I'have been
doing a little research, but nothing like word of mouth for accuracy.
Any feedback good or bad is highly appreciated.