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Posted on 3/7/15 at 10:13 pm to sonoma8
I have an aluminum deep vee offshore boat. Any specific questions ask away
to answer some above, it is not hot in the water, it does ride light, and it is indestructible
to answer some above, it is not hot in the water, it does ride light, and it is indestructible
Posted on 3/7/15 at 10:21 pm to I B Freeman
Triumphboats.com
Posted on 3/8/15 at 6:30 am to cgrand
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cgrand
Its mainily about the bay boats 22-24'. I had a 24' fiberglass and it handled chop fine if i wanted to run a couple miles offshore. I was just curious on the ride. Like the guy said above, any boat will beat you to death. I guess its all in preference to each person. 90% of my time is spent inshore but just have to watch your seas when you wana run out just like w any other boat. I know you can basically run over anything and they will last forever, I guess thats what caught my interest. Pros and cons I guess. Durability/lightweight/fuel costs vs smooth ride
Posted on 3/8/15 at 7:27 am to tke_swamprat
Spray it with bed liner, or just roll it on. There are other rubber coats for this. I used one in a fiberglass boat due to the non slip flooring was crap. It was very easy to roll on and lasted a long time. Very cool on the feet too!
My take, a small boat used in inside waters, a aluminum boat is the ticket. No up keep other a rinse off now and then. Resale value is better in the long run.
Sure, the ride is not as good as glass, but better on fuel. Besides that, in a small boat(16-20') for inside waters, if it get rough, they all beat the crap out of you and they are all wet.
My take, a small boat used in inside waters, a aluminum boat is the ticket. No up keep other a rinse off now and then. Resale value is better in the long run.
Sure, the ride is not as good as glass, but better on fuel. Besides that, in a small boat(16-20') for inside waters, if it get rough, they all beat the crap out of you and they are all wet.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 10:55 am to sonoma8
post your email if you want and I will send you pix and a full review. My boat is 16 years old, gets run hard and put up wet and still looks brand new
there is nothing to break, crack or come loose. It's a 19' deep vee that will run in 2' of water. gas mileage with a 4 stroke is between 4 and 5 mpg. it has a durabak non slip deck coating
an aluminum boat is more expensive on the front end but will last your and several other lifetimes. The only drawbacks are that it does not ride as heavy in an offshore sea, especially a following sea, and you must be diligent about electrolysis (fasteners, trailer bunks, etc)
there is nothing to break, crack or come loose. It's a 19' deep vee that will run in 2' of water. gas mileage with a 4 stroke is between 4 and 5 mpg. it has a durabak non slip deck coating
an aluminum boat is more expensive on the front end but will last your and several other lifetimes. The only drawbacks are that it does not ride as heavy in an offshore sea, especially a following sea, and you must be diligent about electrolysis (fasteners, trailer bunks, etc)
Posted on 3/8/15 at 10:59 am to cgrand
\Id like to hear about it, Im def not taking it out of the equation because im inshore 90% of the time. We used to lay carpet or spray rhino and all that in casey's boats so heat for kids really isnt the issue. More or less trying to figure out the main differences. Prob just have to go take a ride in one and decide for myself. I do like the idea of it lasting forever tho with minimum up keep.
This post was edited on 3/8/15 at 11:04 am
Posted on 3/8/15 at 11:02 am to sonoma8
ok you can delete it
I'll send you a bunch of stuff Monday from the office
if you have the coin and you know what you want a welded aluminum boat gives you a ton of flexibility as far as type of fishing options and as before, will allow you to worry about other things than boat maintenance and upkeep
I'll send you a bunch of stuff Monday from the office
if you have the coin and you know what you want a welded aluminum boat gives you a ton of flexibility as far as type of fishing options and as before, will allow you to worry about other things than boat maintenance and upkeep
Posted on 3/8/15 at 11:04 am to cgrand
thanks bud 
Posted on 3/8/15 at 4:03 pm to sonoma8
I know it's not the same but I just went from a glass bass boat to an aluminum. So far I am very happy with my decision. Only con so far is also a plus. It weighs a lot less and is all over the place in high winds while trolling but with that comes great fuel efficiency.
I don't think I'll ever go back to a glass boat
I don't think I'll ever go back to a glass boat
This post was edited on 3/8/15 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 3/8/15 at 4:36 pm to cgrand
Who built yours cgrand? Did you say it is 19 foot long?
Posted on 3/8/15 at 4:39 pm to I B Freeman
pacific
yes it is 19' 6" LOA with a 15 deg dead rise at the transom
yes it is 19' 6" LOA with a 15 deg dead rise at the transom
Posted on 3/8/15 at 5:26 pm to cgrand
You brought that from the west coast?
Posted on 3/8/15 at 7:23 pm to I B Freeman
yes I had it built there and shipped to me. I rigged it and wired it here, and added the t top
Posted on 3/8/15 at 7:56 pm to sonoma8
Go with fiberglass. Aluminum gets DAMN hot. Sucks to be fishing in one all day during the summer months. Fiberglass is the way to go if you are going to be in choppy water. I'll glady pay more in fuel costs for a smoother, comfy ride anyday plus not scorching myself if I accidently touch the boat.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 8:12 pm to joeleblanc
it most certainly does not get hot on the water. On the trailer yes but not on the water
many reasons to prefer one to the other but that's not one of them
many reasons to prefer one to the other but that's not one of them
Posted on 3/8/15 at 8:44 pm to cgrand
well...all I can say is after fishing in one for years...I think I know what hot aluminum feels like
Posted on 3/8/15 at 8:53 pm to joeleblanc
riveted sheet or welded plate?
Posted on 3/8/15 at 9:02 pm to cgrand
express, hankos, kingfisher, sully's,
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