I beat and destroyed my Tracker and loved it. I had a 1999 Pro 17. First thing I did was ripped off the little 40 pound Motor Guide and put on an 80 pound. It had a big deck for a 17 footer and could comfortably fish 2 people in the front. The only issues I had was with the livewell. Went through a couple pumps. But the aluminum is great, could hit rocks, jump stumps and laydowns blocking creek entrances, sink it to get under bridges. I miss that boat.