Newbie --- looking for advice on buying new tin boat

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All,

It is time to upgrade my Discovery Marine Explorer jon boat after 20 years of great service. However after a great amount of research I am at a loss for which boat to go with and I need to order asap.

I want to use the boat for fishing lakes, ponds and rivers around New England. Want something small enough to easily tow, be able to fish the shallows but be fairly comfortable to fish from.

I have narrowed the choice down to a Alumacraft MV1756AW SC, Yamaha F50TLR, Karavan Galvanized trailer, recently noticed a package price for a Pro 175 for approx the same money as the 1756.

So first question is does anyone have any experience and/or opinions for these two boats?

Another option is the Lowe Roughneck R1760 SC. Wondering how this one compares against the Alumacrafts?

I know all the stats by heart so really looking for general info....on construction, comfort, layout, ect.

Thanks in advance

Tate