10-19-2003, 12:50 AM
Predator is right on--more important than the tin vs glass debate is which boat fits your fishing style. Glass damages easier but is easier to fix. Tin is generally more durable, but tougher to repair correctly. And another segway of this debate is welded vs riveted alum boats. But the real issue is to find a quality boat that suits your needs.
I have a Lund and it does everything I need. It's tin, but I wouldn't call it light. And while tin is making big strides in matching a glass boat's ride, glass still has the smoothest ride since it's easier to form it to a more aerodynamic shape (though the new Tracker Tundra may take that advantage away).
So find a quality boat that meets your needs and you can't go wrong.
I have a Lund and it does everything I need. It's tin, but I wouldn't call it light. And while tin is making big strides in matching a glass boat's ride, glass still has the smoothest ride since it's easier to form it to a more aerodynamic shape (though the new Tracker Tundra may take that advantage away).
So find a quality boat that meets your needs and you can't go wrong.