[QUOTE=GotHalos;45503]I don't think I'm opposed to a semi-vee, or what would something like that be called?

Should ride a little better in the rough?[/QUOTE

It will ride better in the rough, yes. But, I've heard that the pantera bottom with a v-drive can get a little squirrely above 70'ish. I have no proof of this, just saying what I've heard. If you look at the 2 boats 78SW posted you can see how narrow the plates are. With the prop under the boat and a narrow base to ride on it sure looks like it might start to chine bad. Could end up being a wild ride.