I fished a fiberglass boat for 30 years but went to a solid welded aluminum Hewescraft last year. The fuel efficiency is unbelievable. I don’t have to worry about any moisture or rotting problems. It cuts through waves like a knife and it’s is still lite enough to trailer to wherever the fish are depending on time of year. I was also able to fish all winter without worry about freezing the block. What more could a person ask for?