Maybe the Wiliie is not as much of a price gap as I thought. I bought the 17' with the step threw seat in the front. I really like it and would advise anybody spending that kind of $$ to go to the factory and see how they are made, the grade of metal used and the waranties and the overall customer satisfaction of the products. that willie that is addvertised at the low price is a VERY Basic boat . I started with it and found that affter looking at them that I wanted a little more. As for the gunnel It has gotta be much stronger and professional looking than allot of the ones I've looked at. like Ive said before it won't hurt to call Steve and have him send you some info. I have never talked to anybody that regreted buying one of his boats. I've seen thar shop and they are custom biult and not mas produced. They may be able to make more because of some new benders and brakes but they are still holding up the qaulity that made them famous. Maybe Alumaweld isn't as bad as I've heard from people that had them. I didn't want to step on feet I was just given my personal opionion that's all. and as you can tell I'm very pround of my Willie. What every you decide just make sure you can catch fish and be happy doing it or it's not really fishing. even if that means using a rubber raft.


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