I do not know much about aluminium boats, but one advantage to the Whaler is that it is literally unsinkable and even when filled with water, it is still relatively stable. I think the hull designs have changed, but the older whalers do not have a true V hull, which makes them very stable when overloaded to one side. That hull design makes for a rough ride at speed through large wakes and waves -- sort of speed limiter of sorts for kids.
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