I had a 17' Alumaweld Super Vee which is the same basic hull as the Free Drifter. My SV had a 10° hull though.

I fished it all over the sound and the straits. It worked fine,but like was mentioned it was a rough,wet ride.

I ran it for a couple years and ended up selling it and getting a windshield boat.

I don't miss the open boat at all.