WTB 14-16 foot aluminum

frizzy

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Sold my big boat. Now I'm looking to replace it with a 14-16 foot aluminum to get the kids out fishing. No projects, Something turn-key ready to hit the water. Welded would be nice but riveted is probably more in my budget like a Lund ssv
Thanks
 
Default recommendation would be a Lifetimer 14 or 16 Skiff, but they are pricey and can be hard to find. Lifetimer is currently listing a 14ft with a 20hp outboard for $16,500+tax (See link below, just scroll down a bit).


I owned a 14ft lifetimer and they are great boat. The main benefit of the 16ft model is the higher sides - which I think is a must for anything in the ocean. Both sizes are very capable boats with a proper V-shaped hull and much heavier duty material/construction that can cut through chop. If you look at riveted boats, check the deadrise at teh transom - most are almost completely flat - which makes they really rough in any sort of chop. I think Lund makes one called 'Alaskan' that is a bit more rugged.

If it was me, I'd also keep my eyes open for a Gregor - semi-welded construction and much more heavy duty than a Lund. Not super common in the lower mainland but tons for sale down in Washington:

 
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