This is for anyone out there new to the 265 Express like me. Just thought I'd share with you all just another reason why we all love to get out on the water. I just got back from a day running offshore and in the bays near Newport, RI. Conditions ranged from ripples near the marina to a short sharp 2-3 foot chop in the bay, to fairly steep 3-5 foot swells offshore. Blue skies overhead, nice warm breeze, and two ox66 225's making that crazy whine out back. I had been struggling a bit with getting the feel for this hull - trying to get too fancy with the tabs, neglecting to use cargo and passengers to properly balance the boat. Finally just nailed it this week - and I was left extremely impressed with this boat's capability. Got the boat balanced, left the tabs alone, and trimmed the motors to 2 bars running at 3800-4000 rpm. You could just feel it when the boat hit that sweet spot. Running into a head sea in the bay she just cut right through it - 27 knts with no pound, no effort. Slowed down a bit offshore, but again, what a blast. This boat could handle WAY more seas than I will ever go out in. Offshore we encountered head, beam, quartering, and following seas, and the boat displayed very benign handling. No doubt, this is a hull you have to figure out, get the hang of, but when you do, it is awesome. Thanks to all those who have posted regarding the handling characteristics of the 265 - your tips are greatly appreciated.