Northwest Fishing Reports

Update: I went with the Weldcraft 188' and love it! Smooth ride (the reverse chine really helps especially in the chop), plenty of room for 4-5 people, stores well in the garage and fairly easy to get in and out by myself. The quality of the boat continues to clearly stand-out. I'll be taking it out...

Thanks for the feedback everyone - this is very helpful. It's validating some of the things Iv'e been seeing comparing the two, but also opening my eyes up to additional things I should be looking at. Thanks so much!

I am currently looking at upgrading to an 18' aluminum fishing boat and the Weldcraft Rebel and Alumaweld Blackhawk seem to fit my needs. I'll be test driving both over the next couple weeks. I'm doing a lot of fishing/crabbing in the Puget Sound area w/some river and lake fishing thrown in througho...