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How to Pick Aluminum Bass Boats
Some Tips So You Don't Have to Wing It!
It's about 10:30 AM on a typical Saturday. Guys are gathered at the local bass boat dealer. They're kicking the tires on the shiny Triton or Ranger bass boats and swapping ever more exciting stories about the one that got away.|
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But if you're in the market for any of the many aluminum bass boats, maybe you'd love to have some "think abouts"? You know points to ponder before you plunk down your hard earned cash? While not one of those al out bass boat reviews, let's see if we can't help. As you probably alread know the bass boat is known as being the first species water craft. They basically are built around fiberglass or aluminum. Which is best for you depends. Like how often will boat be used? |
What types of water do you fish?
Do you want a bare bones boat (which is more likely what you'll get with an aluminum model) or one tricked out with fancy features to impress the guy? (The fish don't care really.) Some models can be pretty spartan you know.
Pound for pound it's felt aluminum rigs offer the most value for the money.
Expect to find them in the 15-18 feet class. (14' aluminum bass boats are popular in some parts of the country.) Powered most typically by 25-75 HP outboards. And in this age of sky high gas prices, that may be an important consideration. Powered by smaller motors they're cheaper to run.
Are you going to go riveted or welded? Riveted tend to be smaller and cost less. Welded bass boats come in more sizes and cost slightly more (really only a bit more) than riveted models
One big selling point about aluminums is they tend to be easier to tow without a truck. So if you want to hook it up to the family mini van you might still be able to get on the water while the F 150 is getting a new tranny installed.
The typical drawback cited is a lack of speed plus perhaps they don't handle rough water well. Not so sure about that last one with newer designs. But that's the rap they've got to live with.
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