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    Predator ride, rough water ride and speed

    Could someone who owns a Predator give me an unbiased testament as to the ride, handling rough water capability and top end of the the Falcon. Also if anyone knows the build process, IE: chop mat, hand laid, ect. Opinion on fit and finish as compared to say BassCat, Ranger. I know driver input is huge as far as rough water ride, but the boat also has alot to do with it. I am looking for something that rides soft and can handle rough water that is built extremely well, not going to crack or gelcoat failures. Allison is my top choice but not sure the wife is going to let me spend $ 97,460 for a boat. Just came out of a 2017 Skeeter ZX250, rode nice, rough water was okay, top speed was around 75, 70-72 with 2 people and loaded but the fit and finish sucked, swirl marks, all the screws came loose, too much plastic. Never again. Basscat is also on the list and Phoenix, but I hate the plastic dash of the Phoenix. So if someone could give me an honest rundown, tell me what they are comparing it to, what you owned before, boats you have spent alot of time in with someone that knows how to handle a boat, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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    lots of build videos on you tube -- look up brian latimer's videos on there where he shows them building his boats

    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
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    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools