I've never had the pleasure of driving such a boat (assuming you're talking about the various Buzzis and copycat setups of the 90's) But watched many hours of them racing, often from a few away (as they overtook!). They certainly seemed to have some roll stability issues that needed keeping in check, as a few found out (the hard way), and even when all was ok, there seemed to be constant chine walking as part & parcel of the deal. However, don't think they looked to 'crab' much, mebbe the large deep rudder sorted that out.
They were certainly incredible in the rough when in the right hands.
Maybe someone who's had first hand experience could comment (PJD?)
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