Best and worse manufacturers??? - iboats Boating Forums
Nov 17, 2009 · It doesn't matter what the financial condition of the manufacturer is, for a boat it made years ago. Seldom do you need to deal with the manufacturer for the hull (unlike motors). Sea Pro, btw, is out of business. Still a good boat. For a comparable new boat, get a Sea Hunt.
Aluminum Boat Manufacturers - Rated? - iboats Boating Forums
May 21, 2009 · Re: *** Aluminum Boat Manufacturers - Rated? *** I live in the Northwest and looked at some of the makes that you mentioned when deciding on my present boat. Hewescraft - A well made boat but I thought it was very utilitarian -too much so for my liking. Alumaweld (Intruder)- A good boat with good finish, however, I thought it was a bit pricey.
Who Are The 5 Star Boat Trailer Manufacturers?? - iboats Boating …
Sep 10, 2010 · Re: Who Are The 5 Star Boat Trailer Manufacturers?? OPPS. In my ignorance, I did not realize there was a manufacturer named "fivestar." I was not asking about that brand. Rather, I used the term "5 Star" to seek very high quality, above the ordinary, very well designed, optimal material selection, construction, and quality control.
different boat manufacturers - iboats Boating Forums
Jun 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 ...
History of Aluminum boats? - iboats Boating Forums
Sep 20, 2007 · Grumman boats were from Northrop Grumman company. The aircraft manufacture started making canoes, then bought out by another company who started making runabouts, and fishing boats. Lund was started by an aircraft factory worker, who after the war, used his tools, and expertise to make himself a cartop fishing boat.
QUESTION! Who built aluminum boats for ... - iboats Boating Forums
Apr 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.
What boats don't have wood in the hull? - iboats Boating Forums
Aug 7, 2009 · I know I'm going to anger the purists. I've had a number of boats - VIP, Proline, Glastron, Thunderbird - all have had rot issues. Frankly, I'm really tired of dealing with it. I finally replaced my transom in the VIP with coosa board and it …
sears 12 ft fiberglass model 617.60101 - iboats Boating Forums
Jul 11, 2010 · I have the boat currently and am fixing it up.The info I have on the coast guard plate is: Sears Roebuck, model 617.601012, max engine HP is 10, 3.1 persons @ 150 lbs, max weight persons and gear is 600lbs.
WHO MAKES "THE BIGGEST" 12 FT. LENGTH BOAT?? - iboats …
Dec 20, 2003 · It's best done with 2 people. Forget about "sliding" the boat by yourself with an outboard hanging off the back. You should be looking for the lightest rig possible. Remember, bigger length/width = more weight. If this is a one man operation, I'd consider a 10' Jon boat. <br /><br />rickdb1boat,<br /><br />Those little pontoon's look really cool!
Tri-Hull pros & Con | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Dec 13, 2015 · Fiberglass got popular and freed the manufacturers to experiment with new hull designs. The tri-hull was intended to retain the stability of a flat-bottom boat with a much smoother ride. It works to a point, but most have a pretty hard ride compared to a v-hull.