I guide mostly in S.E. Wisconsin but have spent a lot of time in the Eagle River area. I have a 2000 Ranger 681 Fisherman with a 135hp Mecury Optimax. When I first bought this boat I fished Eagle River most of the time. I know you said that you wanted aluminum but consider this boat if you can find one. The nice thing about this boat is that it is almost 18 feet long and holds well in the wind when trying to hold on a spot vs aluminum that blows around a lot more in the wind. It is also a very stable boat in waves.