Check trolling motor out, there $$$. I would try to make sure boat been keep in garage, make big difference on the little things holding up such a switches and lights.

Aluminum not all that bad, I have on tracker V-18 its wide, and over 18 foot long. Me I am 350 lbs of lard and its fine for me. I used to use a 17 foot Glassport, it was a little more stable but not munch. Love being able to pull up on banks when launching, by my self, not all ramps have docks. There lighter, need less tow power.