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Aluminum boat question..narrowing down some choices
blackpowderhunter:
So I'm in the market for a used aluminum boat..doing a lot of research and window shopping now.
I just wanted to bounce a few questions off of those who are smarter than me in this category.
From what i've found...I want something in the 14-16 degree hull range. yay or nay?
Intended uses include lakes, and sound for crab, shrimp, salmon, etc. not chasing tuna :chuckle:
anyways.. a few boats that seem to fit the bill of size 18-20 ft, price, and availability are the alumaweld strykers and intruders.
I've come across a few hewescraft sportsmans in my search, but those have a 10 degree hull, and it seems that would be MUCH rougher in chop.
Am I over exaggerating that assumption or is that fairly in line?
Anyways, any other advice is always appreciated.
Crunchy:
I own a 18 ft Hewescraft Sportsman with a Honda 90. It does not handle the chop very well at all. I manage, but get beat up pretty bad in choppy water. I also don't like that the hull is so thin. I don't see getting rid of it cause it is a good boat, but would be better with a thicker hull, and more of a V to cut through chop.
Henrydog:
I grew up on the water, worked at a marina for 8 years and have been a marine insurance adjuster for 20 years. IMHO with boats in the size range if it is more than a moderate chop you should not be out on salt water anyways. Hewes is a local hometown favorite but their workmanship has become a little sloppy from what I have seen the last couple of years. Look closely at the fit and finish.
WSU:
I don't think any boat in that size range is going to be comfortable in choppy water. Perhaps I'm wrong. All else being the same, if you're sticking to the sound, bigger and deeper v would be a better ride.
blackpowderhunter:
--- Quote from: Henrydog on February 23, 2018, 01:16:47 PM ---I grew up on the water, worked at a marina for 8 years and have been a marine insurance adjuster for 20 years. IMHO with boats in the size range if it is more than a moderate chop you should not be out on salt water anyways. Hewes is a local hometown favorite but their workmanship has become a little sloppy from what I have seen the last couple of years. Look closely at the fit and finish.
--- End quote ---
weather will be taken into consideration for when it's out on the salt, that is for sure.
weathers bad? stay home. no fish is worth my, or my friends safety..
i guess that's where my question of over looking something like the sportsman comes up.
i wont be going out purposefully in rough water..so would that be a good choice.. or would the better choice be to opt for something like a 20 ft intruder.
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