Is this my old boat? A white 1984 Alumaweld. A friend just sold it.

 

6-800 are the quotes I’ve gotten


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Can't say for a drifter but if you go that route my suggestion is to get the thickest mil available. I did my 23' sled a couple years ago and my only regret was not going heavier on the material. The lighter mil stuff is easier to damage and with a drifter I would think that may be a factor.
One of Ifish's sponsors is a member here that specializes in wraps. The name escapes me but maybe someone else will chime in. He is located in the Gladstone area. He has a very good reputation and does outstanding work.

 

Call Coho Designs. Brad Baker. Greenbuttskunk on here.

If you can’t find it, PM me. I’ll get you in touch. His shop is in Clackamas. His work is everywhere.

 

Awesome, thanks guys. I remembered seeing some awesome wraps on here but couldn't remember the name. I'll look up coho designs. Thanks again

 

Hopefully your buddy doesnt plan on scraping his boat against anything? The first time his drifter gets to do what it was born to do, that pretty wrap will look like Wolverine got his claws in it. Just a thought to consider before you spend a bunch of money on a wrap. :flowered:

 

I agree especially with a drift boat and I would go no wrap or half wrap. I’m thinking of a half wrap for my Predator soon.


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One color DIY about $200.

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My buddy was thinking about doing just that.

 

i equate it to making my hammer in the workshop look pretty.

 

You guys make some really good points. I wasn't sure how durable the wraps are.

 

I have bottom coating 5” up in hopes any rock hits will be there or below. If I hit a rock higher on the side, I would imagine it would scratch paint almost as easy as the vinyl. Powder coated aluminum would probably be the most durable for abrasion resistance.

I’ll be happy if it lasts a couple of years. Then I’ll spend another $200 and do it again. Maybe a different color so I think I have a new boat again


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brad here from coho design. we have wrapped many full wraps on drifters, as well as many top half. cant include contact info here as i am not a sponsor but you can find me. Thank you.

 

I half wrapped a 18 ft sled....about 100 bucks for the wrap material.. a few more for cleaner and acetone to wipe it down... fun and easy project. Would be pretty easy to do a drifter. But in no way would it look like what Greenbuttskunk does if you get within 5 ft.. He is a professional and I am not.
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I had my 16' 1985 Alumaweld wrapped 8 years ago. It came painted white and I wanted a different look. It cost me about $1000 if I remember correctly. It looked brand new when done, but any rock you bump will rip the vinyl. It still looks pretty good specially from a distance, but up close you can see the tears. I am not sorry I did it, but I agree with others that it is a tool and prob best left just as bare aluminum. If I bought a new drift bot, it would be bare and I would leave it that way. This pic is from this summer, but it is too far away. I dont have a current close up.