[jimh406]

If you might do saltwater, eliminate the aluminum boats. They corrode with natural reaction of salt/aluminum. Do consider a cuddy cabin or walkaround fiberglass that has the capability of a bathroom. It doesn’t have to be much over 20. Do consider buying used. There are lots of used boats that are in great shape because most people only use a boat a few hours per year. You can onlly use as much money as you pay.

 

[jimh406]

Your kidding about the aluminum boats in saltwater right? Have you looked offshore in the PNW at what kind of boats they are? ALUMINUM……

Aluminum boats in saltwater in the NW is more of a factor of having aluminum builders in the NW. Even if it was a majority, the majority isn't always right. It will be hard to find a single aluminum boat in articles that list top saltwater fishing boats.

Besides, the title of the thread included "convince me otherwise" which is why I said what I did.