In my opinion these boats are just too narrow for the gulf. I have only sea trialed the marquassas 22' from panga marine but it was slick calm that day. They are extremely fuel effecient though. Panga Marine has gotton away from the whole panga concept too. These boats have cheap finish and are supposed to be for the "hard fisherman only" type who doesnt care about the bells and whistles. Well I can definitely say that it's a good concept, but their price is not a lot cheaper than some of the other boats in it's class with a better finish and more reputable name.