Welded for the bigger aluminum boats and Durojoint for the smaller aluminum boats Tup.

Starcraft boats welded or riveted. Because aluminum boats are currently available with reverse chine hulls in both riveted and welded models the question becomes which is better. Look at any boat company that makes boats for walleye fishing and they are all riveted. Welding he said can ruin the temper of the aluminum and weaken it.

Mine is 75 hp. As to rivets vs welded. If you try to weld in an area near the mastic it will ooze out and ruin the sealing characteristics of tape Best to check for.

Moved up to a Starcraft STX 2050 which is riveted. Plenty of horror stories there too Most important is becoming a member of BoatUS. My previous boat was.

My Lund pro guide is drierand has never leaked. Thats because we turned to the pros for advice. Starweld fishing boats are as tough as the die-hards that rely on them.

Starcraft is leading the industry in quality and innovation with fun versatile boats that are well within reach. A better question for aluminum boating would be. 60 is too light for a 1675 I think.

The stringer system is welded together in a jig to ensure proper alignment and is riveted to the hull bottom to create a uniform hull structure. Starweld are decent boats but they are NOT a welded boat that compares to those found in the Pacific NW. Overall riveted Jon Boats are easier and less expensive to repair than welded Jon Boats have similar longevity and the same or slightly less durability.