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2200 Regent Road
Black Creek
British Columbia
Canada V9J 1A1
Tel:250-337-5012
Fax:250-337-5072
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Questions to ask your builder:
  • How many boats this size have they built?
  • Will they give you references of boat owners?
  • Can you get a test ride on a boat in the size you want?
  • Can you look in the shop/plant at various stages of construction?
  • What alloys do they use (should be 5086 series or 5052 these are marine grade aluminum)?
  • Do they have pictures at various stages of construction.
  • Photos of floor assembly it is structurally important to the strength of the vessel.
  • Are the sides one piece or different gauges? Two different gauges welded at the chine sides are not as strong as one solid piece of aluminum.
  • Do you have a good sense of space and proportions? Look at the boat out of water and from the side. It should look smooth and balanced.
  • Flare at the bow front - most welded aluminum boats have minimal
    or no flare; this translates to a wet bow. Only the Silver Wolf Hull design and Fiberglass Boats can create the necessary flare for a drier bow.

Buying? Ten Tips
  • lots of floor stiffeners
  • transom strong & straight
  • reverse shine bow to stern
  • bow has flare and wide V
  • bow entry sharp & smooth
  • sides of boat should be rounded and free of bumps
  • welds should not be ground off on structural points
  • clean smooth welds
  • experienced aluminum welders
  • warranty length

A Poorly Built Aluminum Boat Will;
  • have water seeping into bilge indicated by a dirty bilge area.
  • easily damage on the bow & sides at water line area.
  • have cracks on decks and windshield or cabin joints.
  • have water damage inside boat from cabin roof that leaks.
  • have a spongy floor when jumped on.

Cartoonist Sandra Lamb
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