Well here is my 2 cents worth.I have a 884dc with a 150 merc.I have fished out Rangers,Procrafts,Hayda Sports(owned one)and I will put my boat up against any of them in ride,handling and storge.I fish Lake Cumberalnd alot and I have never had any problem running even in the summer.Got mine 4 years ago and I think I could get close to my money back for right now.The new nine series even look better and from what I hear are very fast.Again only my 2 cents.Mike