I like, but have never owned, the Hydra Sports. My off-brand 19 1/2' does a
fine job in 2-4 foot seas so you shouldn't have a problem there.

Porpoising is usually a function of the motor weight and/or angle to the
transom. Almost any boat will porpoise if you trim it up too much.

As you suggested, get the sea trial and see for yourself if the combination is
right. A boat that size should have trim tabs that can also improve the
performance.

Dan


TC wrote:

I'm looking at a 2001 Hydra-Sports 22' LTS with a 200 Evinrude and
would appreciate any comments anyone may have about this boat. I'm
primarily interested in whether it provides a decent dry ride -
particularly offshore in 2-4 ft. seas. I've seen comments in some
forums about some Hydra-Sports having a problem with porpoising and
wonder if this would have the same problem (I know sea trial is best
answer but the boat is currently out of state), Thanks in advance for
any advice.