I did what beezer suggested, only 18 years ago, and I'm still fishin with the same boat today. There's not a bad boat out there as far as I can tell, too many excellant choices to be had. Fiberglass appealed to me for the reasons stated above. If I guided I might have gone the other way. However, I would invest in the best trailer you can buy. Its worth it and they won't last as long as the boats. Whatever you get your'e going to love it.