Originally Posted By: magooch
I don't think anyone tried to claim that the NC Expedition is the fastest, nor the most maneuverable long boat out there. What it is, is exactly what the manufacturer says it is--fast, comfortable, stabil, dry, beautiful, light, and efficient. Trying to evaluate a boat by its raw dimensions is not what I would do. I look at the total package and then try it on. In other words, a boat can have all the "right" dimensions and still not be right for me. I'm not saying that I don't have certain prejudices--I do, but what I have come to believe is that there is no one boat that can do everything really well. I guess I'm lucky that I'm not limited to just one boat.


You make very good points, I appreciate that you take the time to contribute your views about that boat and other things as well ... :-)

I guess I'm limited to one boat because my other boat is a 40' expensive hole in the water to which I'm always throwing money. My thoughts were to find the fastest boat in the 18-20' range and the try it out and see if it's also going to hold up in rougher seas. I guess from what I'm reading, I could have also included EPIC on that list. The NC 19 is a fantastic boat, and I think the reviews show that as well... I like my P&H a lot, it feels safe and stable for the most part...