Here is the 2022 FireFish Convict Reaper 17 foot. Pay close attention to the pics of the bottom. I have some good time on it now to conclude that this is the most competent V8 shallow water boat I have ever driven. My tech support Niel can post some vids from the weekend when he has time
"The local boat guy spends most of his summer repairing convicts as the seem to develop a bend in the transom that causes a porpoise issue" Too weak? Too much weight in the back? Too much abuse? Come on SWAT most of his summer ??? For one the hulls have warranty for life, for two...