Aluminum boats with flotation, any US manufacturers?
WEBDec 7, 2012 · Many/most manufacturers of aluminum boats in the US use closed-cell foam flotation of some kind, rather than an empty "air-pocket" design you're describing. Often times the foam is installed under bench seats, the deck and/or in special designed compartments in the rear corners of the boat. You want/need foam, or a nonabsorbent …
Aluminum Boat Manufacturers - Rated? - iboats Boating Forums
WEBMay 21, 2009 · After my search I ended up buying a 20ft ThunderJet Luxor with a 115hp Suzuki. The 115hp is great for 2/4 people and very economical, it tops out at 36mph, quite fast enough for me, as I cruise at 25mph. However, 150hp would be a good motor to put on it as the hull is rated for 225hp.
Best and worse manufacturers??? - iboats Boating Forums
WEBNov 17, 2009 · Stay away from Genmar Marine, a collection of numerous boat makers. They are so far in debt, many companies are going down the tubes forever. Big names... like Wellcraft, Seaswirl, Four Winns, Hydra Sports, Glastron, Triumph and many more. Genmar is so bad, and debt is so high, bankruptcy might not help.
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WEBJun 5, 2005 · As far as "limited models" go, from their websites I saw 29 variations of models and sizes in the bass and ski/fishing boats, 26 models/sizes in the welded and riveted jon boats, and 10 boats in the "Utility" category.<br /><br />Unless I saw many posts about a lack of quality on any boat, I guess I would consider them all, and would rely on ...
Who Are The 5 Star Boat Trailer Manufacturers?? - iboats Boating …
WEBSep 10, 2010 · Re: Who Are The 5 Star Boat Trailer Manufacturers?? For my money I think some of the best trailers around are built by Road-Runner trailers here in Vancouver, BC, Canada. They are used by the coastguard, navy, RCMP and most of the pros. in this area. Fully welded, galvanized, simple, bullet proof and reasonably priced.
History of Aluminum boats? - iboats Boating Forums
WEBSep 20, 2007 · Most of the aluminum boats originated right after the war. 50s boats are in no way rare. Some, weren't really good designs. The late 50s larson we had, wasn't well designed. it had the seats that went across the bottom, and the top piece is separate. Same goes for my 71 cherokee. They will wear out after 50 years.
Best and worse manufacturers??? - iboats Boating Forums
WEBNov 16, 2009 · Stay away from Genmar Marine, a collection of numerous boat makers. They are so far in debt, many companies are going down the tubes forever. Big names... like Wellcraft, Seaswirl, Four Winns, Hydra Sports, Glastron, Triumph and many more. Genmar is so bad, and debt is so high, bankruptcy might not help.
Best brands of used aluminum fishing boats - Boating Forum
WEB1. Mar 28, 2015. #1. I would like to know what the forum members think are the best brands of used aluminum fishing boats. I am looking for a 16-7 foot boat with 25-90 hp outboard on it. Brands I have been interested in are Lund (just missed the only one I could probably ever be able to afford), Princecraft, Smokercraft, Starcraft, Misty River ...
QUESTION! Who built aluminum boats for ... - iboats Boating Forums
WEBApr 29, 2012 · The few photos I've seen appear to closely resemble my boat. I found a Montgomery Wards catalog from 1967 on eBay and the guy who is selling it is helping me identify the boat. If it's listed I'll upload all the info for others to use as well.
Similar boat companies to Tiara - iboats Boating Forums
WEB1,361. Jul 31, 2012. #4. Re: Similar boat companies to Tiara. Tiara, Pursuit, S2 Yachts and SlickCraft are all from the same family (Slikkers). Tiara and Pursuit are the only current/active part of the S2 Yachts family. They also made sailboats for a number of years and sold them simply as the S2 brand. SlickCraft was the first brand and it was ...