Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

[msquicci]

I'm researching welded aluminum fishing boats, 18-20'. I've gathered information on Alumacraft, Alumaweld, Duckworth, and Raider. Any recommendations on these or another? Mike

 

[dingbat]

Re: Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

Black Lab Marine
http://www.blacklabmarine.com

 

[robert graham]

Re: Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

I bought a new Xpress 18' modified V all welded boat in 1999 and it's been just fine, no problems at all, hull and sides are .100" thick. Check Sea Ark boats, they make an extensive line of aluminum fishing boats, work boats, patrol boats, etc., some very heavy duty, serious boats. It all depends on your wants, needs, what you're willing to spend. Good Luck!

 

[SNye45]

Re: Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

Try Thunderjet. They are built in Eastern Washington. They have Jets but also O/B's. They are very well built and offer a lot for the money. I have a 20ft Thunderjet Luxor with an offshore bracket, which creates a lot of room. It's powered by a O/B 115 hp 4 stroke Suzuki.

 

[lncoop]

Re: Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

+1 on SeaArk or Xpress. Can't go wrong with either. There are also a couple of other really good lines, Xcel and Legend Craft, that have been well received. If you're looking for a duck/fish type rig the natural state is where you'll find the best ones by far. They've been building them down here for a long time.

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

I recommend you check out Ironwood boats in British Columbia.

http://www.ironwoodboats.com/

One thing I like about their boats is the variable deadrise, a feature not normally found in aluminum boats.

 

[robert graham]

Re: Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

Check out Fishrite Boats, made in Oregon, heavy duty, made for some Pacific Northwest rivers, whitewater, Alaska. Look like some really nice boats!

 

[msquicci]

Re: Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

Thanks for the suggestiions. I'll check out some of these. Right now I'm leaning toward the Duckworth and Raider, both appropriate for OS waters.

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: Any recommendations on welded alum fishing boats

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