what is the stability like on the t/s compared to standard V when turning?

From my experience.

There is a good speed gain with a stepped hull, but that gain be it about 7-8mph on a TG with 525's compared to a straight hull with same power comes with that ball bearing ride in the mph gained.

My guess is in the rough, you ride slower so both boats will be running the same speeds and performing the same since if your running 60 mph in 5 footers the straight hull will be working a little harder but still will keep up.

A Stepped hull boat is a tad trickier to turn at higher speeds also, from the many "wet" adventures experienced here by many members.

The debate is mute since Cig does not produce straight hulled boats anymore, going rightfully to the faster more efficient stepped hull. You can get a straight hull for less money then since those rides are getting older and cheaper.

As for me it is irrelevant which hull you have as long as it is the boat you love. Top speed is one thing but the most fun I have had in those boats has always come in 60-70 mph rides in big water so top speed is not the primary reason in my decisions.

My take on it from my experience.

you are very wise grasshopper

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Well, Cig puts a sticker on the new boats that you shouldn't initiate a turn over 40 MPH if that's any help.

On the up side it does reminde you to be trimmed up which is a must

In their defense, when the strait hulls were built, if there was a warning sticker it probably would have said something like, "make sure you put down your beer when initiating a turn as to not get it stuck in the wheel"

Times are different now than the were in the 90's.

Don't forget, the twin-step Gun ride is alot smoother than a regular bottom Gun.

lmao, now THAT'S funny..

Yes that is funny and true i had to pay extra to get a drivers side cup holder installed. Seems to me it would be safer to at least keep one hand on the wheel when reaching for a cold one rather than have to go over to the port side of the boat but hell what do i know.

GLH,
That makes a whole lot of sense. Many seem to be stuck in the 'speed' mode. All about how fast the boat will go yet when it comes down to it, the actual time spent at full throttle is minimal. Ride quality is for many equally important, and if a hull is more stable and controlled, even if it is considered old technology, that could be a benefit. Especially if the price is lower because of the type of hull. It seems to me that it all comes down to priorities and how the boat will be used.

If ride quality is important to you, go with the twin-step. I had what was probably one of the nicest straight bottom Guns out there. It was a 2000, but was vacuum bagged and built to the same specs the newer ones are. As nice as it was, the ride just couldn't compare to a twin-step.

P.S. I still mis that boat!!