The Dusky 233 wasn't as quick out of the hole as the CatCraft 230 but its V bottom dug in nicely in Miami's 2' chop. The cat pounded in similar conditions.

To pound or not to pound ... that is the question—if you're a powerboater who needs to travel long distances to reach the fishing grounds. In our experience, catamarans have always delivered a smoother ride than monohulls of the same length. But there's been an upset.

The Dusky 233 monohull kept pounding to a minimum (the windshield was almost dry), while a 2-foot chop seemed to manhandle its twin-hulled competitor, the CatCraft 230. The cat has a lot going for it, however: high-end construction, excellent fit and finish and a respectable list of standard features. Would these attributes be enough to make us forget about our rough ride, though? …