I have only been in a few boats, but a boat to not overlook is Hydra Sport. They don't make bass boats anymore, so you can only find used ones, but they are awesome boats for rough water. My Z-260 handled the 3-4 foot waves at Clear Lake over Labor Day with no problems. Granted I wasn't running 60 mph, but 35 mph in a 16'-4" with those waves is not bad. Just my opinion.