I have owned the following three boats. A 95 champion 181, a 2015 Ranger z119c, and a 2021 Skeeter zxr20. I will say the champion was a better ride than the ranger but the ranger handled the rougher stuff better. The skeeter rides like the old little champ and handles better than anything else. Length when it gets rolling and driver ability matter. In 1.5' of chop you will know which boats ride better than others, but in 3 footers or better driver and length matter. Boats that turn well and have a nimble feeling matter in the rough stuff as well. That gives the driver ability to do things.