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Drift Boat question

Post by edge540 » Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:05 pm

Im looking at drift boats and plan to buy one within 2 weeks for under $4000. There are some really nice rigs on craigs list rite now.

Biggest question is do I want an aluminum boat or a glass one?
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RE:Drift Boat question

Post by curado » Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:24 pm

fiberglass is quieter but aluminum is stronger. but it just depends on the person getting it.
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RE:Drift Boat question

Post by tnj8222 » Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:05 pm

My buddy has a 16 ft fiberglass clackacraft he got for around three. Been on a few drift boats and his has been the nicest ride.
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RE:Drift Boat question

Post by EAmon___hoffman123 » Fri Sep 16, 2011 2:18 am

willy drift boats are great ive been on them plenty don't know the cost though#-o
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RE:Drift Boat question

Post by curado » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:00 am

Willies new are 5 to 6 grand. but i al biased towards them due to the fact thats all i have really been on the oars for. 17x60 is the best platform out there
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RE:Drift Boat question

Post by edge540 » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:47 am

curado wrote:Willies new are 5 to 6 grand. but i al biased towards them due to the fact thats all i have really been on the oars for. 17x60 is the best platform out there

Thanks for the info guys! Dang there are to many to choose from on CL. Going to check out a couple this weekend.


17X60 seems like a huge thing to be rowing on a river but some extra space would be nice. Is it much different rowing a 15' Vs a 17??
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RE:Drift Boat question

Post by curado » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:56 am

stay away from alumaweld drifters. a 15ft is alittle easier but i like the wider width for running some of the rough patches i have been thru. but a 15ft should do the job fine. it depends on the length of oars to. i am used to 10fts or some of the new sawyer x paddles. trust me if you are gonna be on the oars all day the x paddles by sawyer are absolutley spot on never miss a beat.
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RE:Drift Boat question

Post by edge540 » Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:03 pm

Good info, Why not an alumaweld?

Also what else do you guys recommend to look for or stay away from in a driftboat?
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Post by curado » Sat Sep 17, 2011 5:57 am

because the aluminum is weaker in them and they are over priced
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