I think throwback was just stirring the pot amongst other things. Seamanship goes everybit as far as boat size. Weather too playes a huge part, pick your days is my motto. But with all this said, the v is a good fairly stout boat. Hard to beat in shore on the bay or yes even 40 miles out. They ride well handle the big water and you don't hear many stories of them ending up visiting Davey Jones now do ya.

All this said, some of the points he raised have been addressed here as how to improve our boats. It's all about what we like, and can afford.

P.S. Buddy just picked up a 25' aquasport walk around cuddy, I'll post pics asap. You won't believe the deal he got that lucky sob LOL