


its your choice but imho i would buy the welded boat, id also find a dealer that would help me get what i want instead of trying to talk me into another choice. and as far as lasting a lifetime i wouldnt worry to much about a riveted boat, my grandpa has a 1953? lonestar aluminum v-bottom that seeps a little at the rivets but its still going strong. either way that you go it wont be the wrong choice. Is Alumacraft riveted or welded For instance, Alumacraft’s Jon boats are welded, and most of their tournament boats are riveted. The downside is that a riveted boat is more likely to leak. riveted boats will eventually leak at the rivets because the boat needs to flex, welded boats will eventually break welds, because the boat needs to flex and the welds are the weak point just like the rivets. Riveting is easier and cheaper than welding, and it helps boat manufacturers create boats quicker and cheaper. an aluminum boat will flex to some degree, period. that is not saying anything is wrong with riveted thats just the design. so almost all welded boats are thicker, heavier, and sturdier than riveted boats. Use: Fishing, hunting, recreational, boat Overall, riveted Jon Boats are easier and less expensive to repair than welded Jon Boats, have similar longevity and the same or slightly less durability Buds Broiler Baton Rouge 25 Hp Mercury four stroke run great and low hours 25 Hp Mercury four stroke run great and low hours. MODEL, HULL, LENGTH, BOTTOM, BEAM, SIDES. reason, the thinner aluminum will distort(warp) with the heat from welding, more than the thicker guage will. Special orders may alter Horse Power &/or Capacity Specifications. however, most riveted boats are made from thinner guage aluminum. it really doesnt matter about welded over riveted, ill take a welded boat every time. I have never talked to a boat dealer that has said welded boats are cheaper than riveted.
