I should also say..........
* I don't have to spend 45 minutes wiping it down after every trip.
* I don't CARE if I beach it on the gravel or the ramp, or where ever.
* I don't CARE if I bounce off trees at Patoka or Dogwood, or wherever.
* I can pull it with a small 6 cyl vehicle like an escape or my van or something smaller if necessary.
* I can fish all weekend and hit a TON of spots on a tank of gas.
LOTS of pros to having an aluminum boat.