Have you purchased a brand-new aluminum boat this year?

[PATRIOT]

If so, what did you get? Pics? Details? Post'em.

 

[phideux]

Well I got a "new to me boat" that was never put in the water before new.
I'll clear that up a little, I was looking for a new creek boat, when I ran across an ad on Craigslist. Guy had bought a brand new 2011, G-3, 1436, with the livewell, brand new trailer to go with it. After buying it he bought it to the local Rhino-Liner place, and had the whole interior sprayed. After doing all that he couldn't afford a motor to put on it, ran ito a little hard luck, and put it up for sale, he never had a chance to get it wet. I looked at it, didn't even haggle over his asking price. I had an older 15hp to put on it, did a little floor and deck job on it. Now I'm waiting for the fishing to kick in so I can get it wet.

So basically I got a new, second hand boat.

 

[Nohasslekindaguy]

I bought a new Lowe 1448mt. Hasn't been wet yet.

 

[erictetterton]

Yep 1752 Alweld

 

[acabtp]

why would anyone do that? seems like cheating

 

[stanthefisherman]

I'm currently researching for a new aluminum boat myself, hence my membership on this site (I've already learned a lot). I've been using the https://www.aluminumboatguide.com as a reference when comparing. I'm thinking about a Lowe boat, my dad had one he ran for years. Any other tips?

 

[crazymanme2]

This is Crestliners new line for this year.I'm looking at the 1450V all welded.
They had them at the sport show & can get one for about $4000,boat only.

https://www.crestliner.com/sportsman-sport-utility-boat/

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

G3 1656 CCJ w/ Yamaha 60/40J - Bought new about a month ago.

I drooled over this boat for a year and a half before I bought it. I love it.

 

[nccatfisher]

Just got this one last Monday. 2072, been busy making a windshield, straightening up the motor from where it was mounted crooked at the dealer, installing rod holder bases I made, fabing grab rail, drive on poles and installing and fixing to make dry storage/rear seating.

Aluminum will be in tomorrow for front fuel tank I am building and to finish up rear seating/storage. After that it will be electronics and a few other small things and on to the water.

 

[erictetterton]

WOW now thats a boat. NC- where are u located?

 

[2sac]

 

[nccatfisher]

WOW now thats a boat. NC- where are u located?

Just outside of Lexington.

 

[thewalleyehunter]

I wish I could afford a new tin.......maybe after I finish school I guess. BUT, if I did, I would grab a 2013 Ranger 178C.

 

[Dxdog]

Lowe 1448mt with a Yamaha F20. Going on the maiden voyage this afternoon!

 

[Badbagger]

New to me SeaArk 1872 - See build in my sig line. New 115 Etec and a boat load of options. Paint and linex are in the works.

 

[Johnr357]

Just got a G3 1652SC w Yamaha F40. Itching to take it out for the maiden voyage when I return from my business trip. Would like to post a photo but cant figure out how w this app.

JR