Rod.....you can definitely drive it; a Gambler's not hard to drive at all. I had a '99 Triton TR21 before my 2100 Gambler and that was one tough boat to drive.

I can drive the Gambler at 83+ with no problem whatsoever.

You will find the cockpit a bit "snug" with your size but test it out and see what you think. The bars that run around the windshields aren't just there for decoration, you can use them to pull your self up.