krixxer Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) I'm doing a little research into welded boats looking at the likes of: Stanley, Harbercraft, weldcraft. Are there any other brands to consider? places that use thick Al? I'd like something in the 17 foot 100/125hp range. Edited August 7, 2012 by krixxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 legend, cracker I mean tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moemoe Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 henley boats from little current I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I like stanley boats and check out custom weld, They make cool boats and based out in even bigger water our west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Smokercraft has got some heavy gauge welded boats much like the West Coast styles you mention. http://www.americananglerboats.com/boat-models.php?model=Phantom+162-182-202 http://www.americananglerboats.com/boat-models.php?model=Osprey+162-172 Even Lund has one that is a sweet little boat for great lakes troller, riveted I think but along the same style. http://www.lundboats.com/boats/2011-aluminum/1650-renegade-boat Edited August 7, 2012 by dave524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) I'm looking at Alumacraft right now, been checking the specs,2XB hull .160 twin plate, looks like the best on the market for a riveted boat. Sure passes Lund's. But your talking heavy welded, don't think you can beat your choices for a life long boat Edited August 7, 2012 by Fish Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 http://www.northriverboats.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krixxer Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm looking at Alumacraft right now, been checking the specs,2XB hull .160 twin plate, looks like the best on the market for a riveted boat. Sure passes Lund's. But your talking heavy welded, don't think you can beat your choices for a life long boat My current ride; a 30 year old riveted alumacraft that still holds her own. I'm starting to wonder how my more can she take? (I’ve had her to hell and back) I think I have another season with the 'ol girl but after that I think it will be time to upgrade so I'm starting to look at some options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue pickeral Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Even Lund has one that is a sweet little boat for great lakes troller, riveted I think but along the same style. http://www.lundboats.com/boats/2011-aluminum/1650-renegade-boat As for the Lund Renegade, it has proved impossible to find one to look at in Ontario or at any boat show. Not enough options I guess for the dealers to make any money on. Looks like a trip to the U.S. if this is what you are looking for. There is a Kemp Aluminum welded boat built in Pointe aux Barile by the Ironworker - looks like a sturdy workmanlike boat. Do a google search, as for me, their web site keeps crashing my browser. Edited August 7, 2012 by blue pickeral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krixxer Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Kemp looks like a nice option, precisely that type of place I'm looking for. I just don't get it how plywood and carpet are acceptable materials on a boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I just can't help but thing that shiny metal on the water would be very hard on the eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Stahn craft out of Honey Harbour. Dunno if they have a website. I know they have a few customizable designs and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just out of curiosity - why welded vs. rivets? Welds weaken the surrounding material and tend to cause cracking, rivets maintain almost 100% strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just out of curiosity - why welded vs. rivets? Welds weaken the surrounding material and tend to cause cracking, rivets maintain almost 100% strength. yup and rivets don't change the flexibility...it's why they use rivets on planes and not welds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krixxer Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have a little hand on experience on the matter: I've worked on planes for 15 years and also worked as QAM in a weld shop and currently own an Al processing/paint shop. If money was no object.... my next boat would be 5mm welded Al plate since I work for a living I'll likely end up with 2mm riveted sheetmetal. I think it boils down to QC If you want to buy a welded boat make sure it is assembled by a craftsman if you buy a mass produced boat then stick with rivets. BigBuck: thank you! first time I see Stahn craft mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 They make a nice hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieWannabe Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I know my next/life long boat will be the Lund Baron, also a wishlist item I guess at the price of them, but I figure it's all gauranteed for life anyways so should something ever happen I am sure Lund would sgtand behind their boat, as I have heard from anyone who has ever had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 "I just don't get it how plywood and carpet are acceptable materials on a boat?" - as someone who just went through this process, with the ability to choose between ply/carpet or "alternate materials", I went with marine ply and carpet. fishing 12 months a year, you want carpet.....ice doesn't work the same on carpet. in the hot summer on lake O, again, you want carpet. the wood acts as sound dampners. you'd be surprised how much better wood/carpet is, if you fish for many species, 12 months a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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