I think the ride depends on getting on top of the rough water, something I need practice with. Undoubtedly, there is a "mental" factor in determining how comfortable one is in that situation, and like anything else, confidence is built with experience. Having said that, I believe that, all things being equal, a longer(heavier) platform will perform better than a shorter one. (i.e., a 22' Ranger as opposed to a 20' Bullet) When I fish with my buddy, we fish out of his 21' Bullet; incredibly smooth, but he also has 40+ years experience running boats.