you mentions chop. . . . a cat will not do well in chop.  Go for a deep V.  If you are itching to get on a lake I would order something from HK.  Just make sure it is in stock, or you will be waiting.  I am waiting for a Genesis, and I am not expecting it till late september.<div>
</div><div>HK has allot of new stuff, I would take a look at the V hulls for chop though.</div>