Schiadas are built tough ,I run my 20 spectra in the rough [ocean]occasionally with the aid of bennett tabs no problem.The key is in the bottom layup of these boats.The spectra has a 1" solid handlaid fiberglass bottom at the keel and the sides are solid 3/8 with up to 1/2 inch in critical areas.Full lenght stringers help too.The V-drive's shaft angle helps to keep the schiada at a comfortable level.
[This message has been edited by spectras only (edited February 08, 2002).]