WANTED: 18-23 ft Aluminum boat with Hard Top

[Highliner]

Hey fellas,

I'm looking for leads on a good quality welded aluminum boat for a friend. He's looking for a no fuss, easy to trailer boat in the 18-23 foot range with a hard top for year-round fishing. Prefers single outboard power. Budget is in the $35-$45k range.

Preferred builds would be Silver Streak, Northwest Aluminum Craft, Lifetimer, Ironwood, Wolf or similar quality builders.

Any all all leads would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[happy hooker]

Just saw a beauty Northwest Aluminum in Comox. 20'. http://nanaimo.craigslist.ca/boa/4863675560.html
Little out of the budget but a beaut.

 

[Highliner]

I know hh I saw that one too. That thing's a dream. If only the budget would stretch that far.

 

[kaelc]

39k for a new SS http://www.sgpowerbysea.com/inventory/new

 

[wildthing]

Hi Sam's boat is still for sale

and is turnkey
http://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum/showthread.php?29047-20-Kellahan-for-sale

 

[Highliner]

Thanks gents. I have seen both of those.

 

[albernifisher]

here she is, enough cash left to do just about anything you want to it
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1991-Almar-River-Patrol-643050

 

[Sculpin]

39k for a new SS http://www.sgpowerbysea.com/inventory/new

Hull only. Add power, trailer, electronics etc. and your getting up there!



That Almar is one of the best deals I've seen in a long while.

 

[bigdogeh]

Hull only. Add power, trailer, electronics etc. and your getting up there!



That Almar is one of the best deals I've seen in a long while.

i think it might include power....
shows this below under specs...

Engine & Drivetrain
Engine Make
Yamaha
Engine Model
F90EFI Four Stroke
Horsepower
90
Fuel Type
Gas
Drive Type
Outboard
Battery
Single

 

[JAC]

That does include power it had a 90 and a trailer when I looked at it. That's a smaller boat with a narrow beam and you can't stand up under the hardtop. Nice boat but much different then the standard 18 foot silverstreak. The race rock is a narrow beam and has a lot less standard options on that model

 

[Highliner]

Good to know JAC.

 

[kaelc]

Are new engine prices heading up as our dollar heads down? I've heard one of the car manufactures has started doing price adjustment. Might be a good time to move on the boats in Canada, as the days of cheap US imports may be over.

 

[JAC]

Yes engine prices are going up along with most other things imported from the states. On another note I woukd say the value of our used canadian boats Will go up as the cross border shopping weakens due to the dollar

 

[Sculpin]

My bad. I only read the description.

 

[SerengetiGuide]

Think El Capitan (Mike Kelly) may have something similar to what you're looking for...

 

[Highliner]

Thanks Serengeti, I have seen Mike's listing also. Sweet boat.

 

[jack fish]

Don't know if Hewescraft might be a option for you I have been happy with mine. But it's not in the same league as some of the high end builders the hull appears well built too my eye. But all the bolt on stuff and wiring is all price point low end stuff. They also don't seem too use any tef gel from the factory if I was going too use mine in salt water I would tef gel all the bolted connections for gear. My boat is fresh water only so Not something I can comment on that is a issue just something I suspect. Over all I think they are a good value and easier too afford then the small custom builders boats.


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[Highliner]

Thanks for the input jack fish. Hewes are definitely an option I think.

 

[kaelc]

18 foot extended transom Searunner listed on van craigslist. Soft top tho.

 

[Highliner]

Thanks kaelc. I've got a lead on a hard top 20' hewes as a possibility.