PIV versus Classic

I have a P4, and have ridden ONCE in a classic.The P4 has a bigger wider front deck with more storage. To me, the ride was better in the P4. The Classic was faster, though the hole shots seemed about equal, but as stated, my Classic experience was one ride.

The PIV is great all around boat. The ride is incredible for a 19 foot boat you would think that you were in a 20 footer. If setup up proper you can get 70s out of it. My best friend has a classic and it is faster by about 4-5 mph but then again you sacrifice some storage space. He says that he wishes that he would have looked harder at the PIV, but he still loves the classic. The front deck is actually wider than the Puma I think I am right on this, but if not someone correct me if I am wrong. The other thing with the classic is that it rides bow high where the PIV rides straighter or flatter. Either one are great boats and I dont think that you could go wrong with either one so good luck and hope that you join the family it is great to be part of it.Good Luck!Robbie

Thanks guys, I guess should have said Im in my 2nd Classic, and loved them both. Ive been fishing front and back, and was mulling some 1 or 2 day tourneys, and was Jonesing over a wider front deck. I fight shoulder injuries and very rarely cast over-handed. I feel like the wider deck would allow 2 people to fish up front a little more comfortably, without me having to change my casting style.Everything you guys have said is what I thought, but I just havent seen that many PIVs around here. You know how we are in Texas. If BCB made a 25 boat wed have them, so Pumas and Cougars are what seem to be most common rig around here.Thanks for the info, it was exactly what I needed to know. Al