If I had the flat stock like Cliff, I would have gone that way.
But I happened to have a ton of Starboard left over and went that way!
Both are great!! and strong!!
So what it comes down to is what look you going for and how much work you want to do.
Starboard will need more time to build. And looks more like all the new boats look like, the Alumin will need less work to make and looks more unique.
