I bought mine from the factory at the Sportman show in 2001. I made 3 trips down during its construction and saw no fillers being used. I did see and still see every time is use it welds that look like pennies being stacked. I have been told by many that the workmanship on my boat is almost perfect. Some might have a different view, but each to their owne.

I test drove many boats including Alumaweld and Boice. I felt NR had the best boat and the best value. I agree for looks Boice is very nice, for pure fishing i'll take my NR anyday.

I have a 350 vortec with a 3 stage. Depends on how you use the boat on what power and pump you should get.