Most haters are colt followers some of the other boats in the htm price range just cant compare too the boat many guys like too follow the trendys but Ive ripped up those fancy 200,000 boats with alot less ease by far I think theres no compar to the bottom the design is topnotch never had any problems just simple maint. I have a 2000 sr24 blown and love it its safe , roomie, and hauls ass, for a lot less price . this summer Ill be looking for a htm 30 which I sure could be built too smoke those other cult followers.