I have to agree the V does make a diffrence when the water get rough if that matters to you. I know I love it not gonna say it the best boat but its not a bad one that for sure. I still need to look into the jackplate....anyone have any advice on this boat with that setup?

i would get the blue wave before mako

As far as I know Bill Kenner's father invented the modern center console boat, called the Kenner Ski Barge. His hull design ( the one Tracker bought) is one of the driest in the business and they will run shallow. They will take a good pounding too. You'll notice that you hardly ever see an old Kenner for sale and when you do, it doesnt last long. Lots and lots of guides used them for years on the Gulf Coast. Many still do. I wouldnt hesitate to buy one, even now. My brother and Bill Kenner are good friends and I know how they're built. They say they havent changed the hull integrity since Tracker bought them, either. For the money...I like the Mako/Kenner lines. They arent Boston Whalers or Contenders...but those are different animals altogether. Take a look at Bill's new lines, the BlackJack and Fontiers, too. But grab your wallet. I fished out of a Nautic Star in 2 feet of water last weekend. I also fought a 25 MPH SE wind on the way to the flats. I was impressed. That's another line you might want to see.