Hey Tom,
I found the Tourer to handle the wind swell a little better than the Nav, and though it tracks better, it also tracks more when it goes off course. Not a big deal really, I was getting used to it by the end of the day. Tight turns (i.e. when repositioning while fishing) were as easy as the Nav.

The wet ride was due in part to my fat butt sinking the seat a bit too much, but it just sits lower too. Still can't figure why it seems to ride higher though? Water does come in easier over the side right into the seat, though the Nav isn't great about that either. I'm sure a sponge and plugs will solve most of the issue.

Overall, after fishing it only once, I can't see why anyone would want a Nav over a Tourer. My only reason for picking the Nav originally was a space concern. Looking back, I should've found the extra 2.5'. Stability is the usual reason I hear for going for the Nav, but if that's a big issue, get a Fish and Dive because the Tourer is as good or better than the Navigator.

When are you looking to change over?

Amish Ed
You Can't Catch it again if
it's Dead!

Amish Ed
You can't catch it again if it's dead!