Anyone own a Panga?

Go read the swordfish thread. Everything you need to know!

It's more of learning to putt than beating it deep off the tee

I don't have one yet. I've been in an IMEMSA 25 and it was an eye opening experience. They mostly skip along the surface on their delta-v pad. There is enough bow in the front to provide stability when heading into waves. In rough surf the bow will pop up but they are long, slender boats, and it seems natural. It's more like a motorcycle than a cruise ship, but they are fun to operate. Also, in the Mexican boats, there is a large ring of flotation at the gunnel, which should allow the boat to stay upright even if it is filled with water. They aren't luxury but they are solid and highly versatile boats.

You can blow an entire day reading at Panga Forum.