If you like crappie fishing, I would say look at a "War Eagle Predator" I just bought mine in the spring of 09 and I love this boat. I use mine in current and wind and it seems like whatever direction i put this boat it stays. It is made of aluminum. I think the builders of this boat put a lot of thought into this boat. I have had many types of boats in 30 years of guiding on the Mississippi River and would recommend this boat to anyone who loves crappie fishing.