gobbler, I could not agree more. I had several aluminum boats over many years and they all had there place. In 2000 I bought a new ranger fisherman for 23000 dollars and had a hard time thinking that was smart. Fished from Clewiston Florida to Lake Superior and all over in between and it was the best purchase I ever made. Sold it 2 months ago for $13000. WOW. Catch fish under glass boats too. LOL