WMAMOS
I have never owned a glass boat but purchased a Tracker 05, PT175 with 50hp. Handles the waves very well, and gives me everything I need or really could use, especially in my circumstances. That being a case of incurable Big C. Felt the overpowering need to buy my first boat and restart fishing. The physical rewards have been amazing BTW. So I might have opted for a fiberglass boat if I had a secure future. But I can say the only thing I have against the aluminum boat is the relative lack of stability when stopped or operating the trolling motor. The guy before is right - if there is a grown adult fishing in the back, his sudden moves from place to place have a noticible effect on you on the bow deck. I grant the fact that I may be a bit shakier on my feet than I once was, but I find it almost impossible to fish while standing with my right foot on the trolling motor control. So I fish sitting down most of the time. I have had a couple of close calls myself due to sudden movements in the back, or just when stopped in very windy water. Nevertheless, what you get in a Tracker for the money is very hard to beat. I just couldn't see spending so much more for the added weight/stability of a glass boat. Hope some of this helps your decision. I would not hesitate to buy another Tracker, but I would certainly buy the longest/widest model I could get in the aluminum. Good luck and God Bless.

Tracker Jon