As far as swamping the nose, we have done it twice. It is driver's error. Take rollers on the side vs straight on. Don't put a lot of adults in the bow, come off plane quickly and go thru your wake right away. Let it roll past. We have had 6 adults, 4 kids and it is "comfortable". Wouldn't want more than 8 adults. But with the swim platform, when anchored, it is a 50' yacht the way everyone hangs out at the back.