I am extremely happy with my smokercraft. When you get into the quality/price range of these aluminum boats I don't believe that riveted hulls are much of a reason for consern.The only difference you may want to think about is that the riveted boats can create enough turbulance to cause problems with the transducers at higher speeds. I do not know what the other options are, but would ask before installing any new fishfinder. Just my $.02.