Don't ever ride in Rivertards boat then.
It'll prove EVERYTHING you think about the 18' sw wrong.
Other than its an amzing ski boat.
You're right about that!

-beerjet-

Rivertards boat is a beast! Ive seen it run many times. 
In no way am i knocking southwind 18's. They did something right, its the most splashed hull in the history of ever .
Rivertards boat has a bunch of time and effort into the set up, not saying they cant be made into quick boats. They just arnt my #1 choice for a go fast boat. JMO