How tippy is the 17 HPXV?
o When I was looking at all the MHP line at Lindsay Marine in Stuart, FL the salesman said that the HPX was pretty tippy and was meant for what its designed to do. That is, be a “technical poling skiff”. o I have quite a bit of time on all three boats (and the HPX-T). The HPX is, IMHO, considerably more tippy than the MA’s. Bob L. has said it many times. “If you fish 3, they better be skiff-savvy and have good balance”. There are so many other great things about this boat. The tippy question almost feels like a cheap shot. I’ve gone 16 Deluxe, 16 Deluxe, 18MA, HPX-V. I love my HPX! o The first time you step onto the gunwale of an HPX, it will dip to an extent that may surprise you, but only because walking on a Master Angler’s gunwales is a lot like walking on the deck of an aircraft carrier. It’s all relative. As Skip says, it is a bit more of a tender hull, but when you consider what you get for it, it very quickly fades to insignificance. I continue to be astounded at how good the r
