personally i think fiberglass is better i have a lavro guide model it is a very nice boat it slides over the shallows a lot better than aluminum.it's quieter and warmer.the only problem is the flat bottom.it tends to slide more when plugging(dos'nt hold like the aluminum boats)so the moral of the story theres no perfect boat.they all do the job best thing to do is ask around and row a few boats and see what you like best good luck.