Wolf Manufacturing Inc.
2200 Regent Road
Black Creek
British Columbia
Canada V9J 1A1
Tel:250-337-5012
Fax:250-337-5072
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Tips Page:
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.
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