I`ve owned 3 Alumaweld sleds and there is not a better proforming boat on the river.There is no doudt they cost more than the rest,but if you were to ask any of the guides down south if money was no object what boat they would own it would be alumaweld.(ask clancy holt).Alumaweld is the only boat build on a jig.The others like willie,woolridge,jet craft,Thor,ect.are free welded.Call david lee at dougs boats in woodinville and he wiil fill you in on the details.(425)4832001.