I started fishing the B.A.S.S. and FLW open team tournements in my state last year, out of a tracker tournement V18. I had it in my head how awesome it would be to beat these guys in the big Bass Cats and Rangers... it didn't happen. Our big lakes in NH get really rough, and getting tossed around all day in wind and chop definately effected our ability to fish effectively. Absolutely loved the boat for 99% of my fun fishing, great for the club and small lake stuff but when it came to the money tourneys... not so much... there's a reason these guys spend the money they do on the big glass rigs, speed matters, stability, SAFETY... I love a good underdog story but these guys are waaaaay to competitive, up here anyway. There are competitive tin boats, but at Glass price points...