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Last week I was out in Lake Michigan in my 1984 Montauk 17 with winds around 10 mph. Out here it always depends on the direction of the wind. If the wind is from the west (I'm on the east side of the lake) then I'll get beat up if I try to go much over 13mph. I've been in the Pacific in a small boat in 8 foot seas but the crests of the waves were so far apart that it was a decent ride. In a shallow body of water the waves are always closer together, I'm sure explained by hydraulics or some such but if your brother is considering a boat for coastal Georgia then either is a good choice. I wouldn't trade my Montauk for anything. If he closes his eyes and picks one he won't be disappointed.