I have an 18ft Alumaweld Super vee LT. 6 degree bottom w/115. Will run in 2-3 inches. I dont use it in "big or open water" much as the sides are kinda short and the ride bumpy. You will see a marked impprovement in ride with 13-14 or 17 degree bottom. I fish tidewater and rivers mostly so shallow running and a good hole shot were important to me. If you will fish the salt mostly get higher sides and deeper vee..........
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