| Choosing a small aluminum fishing boat? Good | | | | boat: |
| choice! It is economical, easy to transport, almost | | | | If the water is close by, the boat can be carried |
| maintenance free and less expensive accessories | | | | by two people to the launch. Otherwise, it can be |
| can be added. A small aluminum fishing boat is | | | | carried comfortably in the bed of a truck or |
| ideal for rowing and fishing in smaller lakes and | | | | carried on top of a car on a carrier. No trailer |
| ponds. The sizes range from 10' to 14' with flat | | | | needed! |
| bottom or V bottom designs and can be outfitted | | | | Maintenance and upkeep of a small aluminum |
| with rowing gear, small electric motors or low | | | | fishing boat: |
| horse power gasoline engines. | | | | The boat should be washed out after use and |
| Choosing the small aluminum fishing boat for your | | | | stored in a weather proof area. The surface |
| needs: | | | | should be routinely inspected and any loose rivets |
| How many people will be in the boat? A 10' foot | | | | or seams immediately repaired. Repairs on an |
| boat and a 12" boat will accommodate up to two | | | | aluminum boat can be easily welded by a qualified |
| people with a 14' boat accommodating 3 people. | | | | welder. A well maintained aluminum boat will last |
| Whether you choose a flat bottom design or a | | | | forever. |
| "V" bottom design is determined by where you | | | | Accessories for a small aluminum fishing boat: |
| will use the boat. For fishing in very shallow | | | | A major drawback to an aluminum fishing boat is |
| waters the flat bottom design is best. Many | | | | noise. Rubber mats can be purchased for the |
| anglers prefer the flat bottom design as it gives | | | | bottom of the boat to absorb noise and seat |
| greater stability in the water for standing while | | | | cushions can be added for extra comfort and |
| fishing. The "V" bottom design is best used in | | | | noise reduction. Oar carriers can be easily |
| deeper water. | | | | attached. Electric motors will easily propel a small |
| A small aluminum fishing boat is economical: | | | | aluminum fishing boat or a small gasoline engine. |
| A large fishing boat can cost thousands of dollars | | | | Conclusion: |
| and need larger expensive engines as well as | | | | Whatever your reason for wanting a boat, you |
| trailers to carry the boat. The cost for a new | | | | will not go wrong with a small aluminum fishing |
| small aluminum fishing boat ranges from $500 to | | | | boat. There are always opportunities for a future |
| $2,500 by comparison. A good used aluminum | | | | upgrade and the aluminum boat just might be |
| fishing boat will cost from $300 to $800 and is a | | | | worth more than you originally paid. Aluminum |
| better buy. No trailer is needed and power | | | | boats that are maintained well appreciate in value |
| sources needed are minimal. Paddles and oars are | | | | more than decrease in value and are a very good |
| even cheaper! | | | | investment. |
| Transportation ease of a small aluminum fishing | | | | |