Originally Posted by Jesse James

when I way this question I compare Stock boats (Mapei, hulk, berry cuda etc.) to the v-s with 525 efi's what ever they call that class now.......the stock boats usually come out ahead but the margin is narrowing and I believe the last race i read about was fairly rough and a fountain v edged out the fasted cat......I use this because in calm water they have similar top end.......I can tell you my 28 skater would cover my 32 thunder by about 10 mph cruising on LOTO and they both were 95-100mph boats..

Originally Posted by Semper Fi

I'd say that's a HUGE exaggeration.....I would rather be in a V bottom in rough water anyday