I have an older ventura(17ft, 5.2m) Great boat. Haven't been in a viking, but can't fault my ventura.
Very dry boat. Not sure who says they're wet. I had a 20ft Caribbean before it and loved it, but Ventura kills it, even though smaller and lighter.
Been in some decent seas and had no scares, no bad habits discovered yet.
Only point i dont like, i guess applies to all 17ft half cabs, lack of fishing room. Easily fishes 2 blokes, any more might be cramped.....
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