Walker Boats - Centre Console

[AndrewH]

If you want to give me a call I can give you the in's and out's of building a 'Walker' boat. I built a cope Yellowpoint 23 (which I turned into a 24 by extending the swim-grid) and it is the same boat as the Walker x23. I went this route as I couldn't afford the 350k for the x23 but wanted one so bad that I figured out a way to make it happen on my terms.

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[RiverBoy]

I'd be taking a look at this Jaxoncraft 22:

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i’m a huge JC fan but 169 k for that boat is absolutely mentally insane.

i realize the costs of everything under the sun is nuts but come on now….

 

[kaelc]

That Jaxoncraft is loaded. I wonder what it would cost to just buy everything, much less weld it together? He should include the trailer at that price but it does look to small for the boat.

Here's a comparison which is pretty dam nice but no high speed suspension seats, windlass. This one does have trim tabs. https://www.albernipowermarine.com/product/aluminum-boats/arrowline/216-center-console

 

[AndrewH]

That Jaxoncraft is loaded. I wonder what it would cost to just buy everything, much less weld it together? He should include the trailer at that price but it does look to small for the boat.

Here's a comparison which is pretty dam nice but no high speed suspension seats, windlass. This one does have trim tabs. https://www.albernipowermarine.com/product/aluminum-boats/arrowline/216-center-console

A lot less...

I built mine for around that with trailer, cuddy, vinyl wrap, electronics, walnut interior, suspension seats etc etc...

 

[M1SF1T]

i’m a huge JC fan but 169 k for that boat is absolutely mentally insane.

i realize the costs of everything under the sun is nuts but come on now….

I mean, if he's looking at a Walker build, that Jaxon is going to be cheaper I think...

At least it's fully loaded, toss your gear on and go...

But yeah, everything in the custom aluminum boat realm is super expensive...

Here's a comparison what $110K is getting:

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3/16" build
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no kicker
no electronics

And I wouldn't rule out those Lux boats... I went out on Kelly's Lux 22' CC in Tofino last year and it is a nice machine... Maybe OP should book a trip and get a first hand impression.

The idea that no website means not an established builder should be put to rest when you consider Northwest which are a pretty desirable choice for aluminum boats on the Island and they don't have a website or fancy social media...

 

[Aquaholic]

Here's a comparison which is pretty dam nice but no high speed suspension seats, windlass. This one does have trim tabs. https://www.albernipowermarine.com/product/aluminum-boats/arrowline/216-center-console

What is with al that power? 250 hp on a 21 CC? (24 it says with flotation pod)

 

[M1SF1T]

The old BV 18EXT CCs used a similar centre only hull under the pod, but changed it to full width hull under the pod. I wonder how that center only flotation handles and with all that power?

 

[ryanb]

Walker builds a great boat, their prices got a little silly shortly after I had mine built, not sure where they're at now though. Welds and attention to detail were solid.

I'd take a look at Lux and Northwest too and see what they have to offer. Lots of good builders on Vancouver Island.

 

[Aquaholic]

You could talk to Cope and see who they have on their list of builders. Walker is very well known and worked a lot with Cope, however, as Ryan suggested they are a premium builder and that’s probably not what you’re looking for.