Compared to steel boats aluminum boats have 45-55 less weight.

Are aluminum bass boats good. Considering Johnny Morris now owns both companies I would imagine the Ranger aluminum bass boat will be discontinued. Aluminum boats have some advantages over their fiberglass competitors. First as we mentioned using aluminum instead of fiberglass can cut the price nearly in half.

But aluminum boats are also strong. The boats rented for 5 and on good days they were worth almost that much. We had a 2005 175 ft boat with a 115 Optimax that was a beast.

Aluminum watercraft is 30-40 lighter than fiberglass boats of comparable size. Even took it in saltwater a few times with no problems. Therefore specifications have tightened up regarding what can and cant be used to create aluminum boats.

A shallow draft and a tough body make a big difference to me. Theres no way you can fish like that unless your boat floats in very little water and unless it can handle the occasional collision with a big rock or a hard scrape against a tree limb without. Quality and workmanship Bob P Beach City TX.

Flyfisher 3517 Posted February 7 2016. Fast forward to 2018 and aluminum boats have come a long way. Not to mention that aluminum is light which means that your boat will need less fuel to operate.

As far as aluminum bass boats go Xpress is a great brand. An aluminum boat suits my needs perfectly. You might want to contact Worn Man sounds like he has a new Tracker that maybe available.