Really appreciate the feedback. When I bought the drift boat it took awhile to decide but ended up with a Willie 16X54. Was kinda fun buying the aluminum trailer from Koffler (really nice trailer) and putting a different boat on it. I really like Willie products but their Predator boat has a 10 degree deadrise.

Since this boat will be used exclusively for side drifting I understand that a 5 degree (Boulton) or 6 degree deadrise (North River and Alumaweld) is the best for pure fishing pleasure. I have not had the opportunity to run a 10 degree and 6 degree to compare and am wondering if it really makes that much of a difference.

Thanks again for you suggestions
Rob