My X19 gets blown around about the same as my ZX Skeeter did while fishing ........ and both of those boats were worse than both of my Rangers (391 and 518, with the 518 being the best). All 4 boats were 19'. With that said, if you're accustomed to running a foot control trolling motor without even looking at it .... it's just second nature while fishing in the wind and only majorly noticeable when you have to come off the bow (unhook a fish, change lures, etc) as you'll be blown off your spot. Just make sure you got plenty of trolling motor and plenty of battery for the conditions you fish. I run a 80lb Maxxum and just recently replaced my Group 27's with Group 31's.