The other thing about alum, there is so much more interior room for the boat size. The gunnels and transom are thin, not thick like a glass boat, thus much more interior room. I've had three glass boats, (a Fibreform in the 70's, a Glas Ply and a Bayliner in the 80's and 90's), I'll never go back to a glass boat. But why go with a riveted alum boat? I dont see the reason since they perfected welded alum.

Originally Posted By: Kyle_A
Go with a local dealer who can get you good service, and go welded. Someone recommended glass. I've owned several glass boats and am currently using my first aluminum boat, a 17' Jetcraft. I'll never own another glass boat. The aluminum is so much lighter, so much easier to launch, and sits on top of the waves rather than crashing through them. I don't care it if hits the dock, or the bank, I ended up throwing my bumpers away. Zero maintenance works for me smile