I'd have to agree with Jay. Go with layout rather than riveted or welded. I had a Lund that saw some rough water on Erie, and was always dry as a bone. There are pros and cons to each that I don't feel matter as much as the layout and fishability.

I would say I have a preference for Crestliners and Lunds though, and would focus on those. They just seem to be better built. I've never been in an Alumacraft though, so I can't comment on them.

Good fishin',

Tyler Campbell