[tylerderdan]

Welcome Hydrotherapy,

You will find some great info here. Unlike OspreyVic, I don't believe I am prejudice one bit to the Triumph. I do belive they make a good product though. I fish my 215 offshore a lot of days every year. The Roplene hull does stand up to the condition very well and makes for a softer and smoother ride by absorbing a lot the wave energy through the hull. This very slight flexing makes a tremendous difference in the comfort of the ride in the less than desirable days. Other things like exagerated reverse chine in the bow help to make a dry ride and avoid a lot of the sneeze you may get with some other boats.

I don't know if some of the places you fish striper will require you to have a 4 stoke engine for the emission, but that may be something to think about. Just because you do not fish in a location where it is not required now, does not mean it will not be required in the near or forseeable future. It is something to think about when purchasing, considering the motor is such a hugh part of the equation.

Not every boat is perfect, but finding the one that will best suite your needs is the challenge. There are some great people here who have some great modifications done to their boats and can be very helpful. Whatever you decide, good luck and let us know.