If you haven't looked at xpress check them out. They were originally Alweld (I think) and they were the original all welded aluminum boat. They are built like a tank, but they are beginning to get up there in price. They have different levels like anything else, but mine is older, and It hasn't given me any troubles. It's an 03, got it in 05 and it's been fished ever since. It sets a little low in the water in the back because it's got a 90hp 4 stroke, 12 gallon tank, and 2 batteries in the rear. I have had it up to 50+ by 2 gps units. I usually cruise it around 30mph and it gets good fuel economy. I've fished 3 solid days at Santee without getting fuel. Don't be afraid to shop around, I see people buying trackers, but when we priced them you can get twice the boat and way more hp for the same money. I haven't looked at ranger very much, but I imagine they are built well, everything else Ranger builds is. Sea Ark is very no frills and built like a tank as well.