I throtled that one for Jim for 2 years, Truely a Kick azz boat. Yes the Fairing is aluminum. Theres some good shots of it on Boatmad as Hogs Breath and Hardcore. I have some Big Pics of it hanging on the wall here in my office, too big to scan though.Heres a link to the hardcore & Hogs breath Pics. I don't know how to show the Pics but feel free to do it for me