Do the aluminum boat manufacturers that are popular around here not list draft in their specs?
My search for a new boat has evolved a bit. I've firmly decided to go with a windshield boat with a bimini, preferably in the 17'-21' range with an outboard and prop/pump lower units.
Want to be able to run the Snake and Missouri for hunting access but also get out in the sound, buoy 10, etc. So there's going to be a bit of compromise in one of those scenarios. Safe bet seems to be to go with a shallower drafting, river focused but ocean/sound capable boat. But I'm curious what the draft difference is in a more sea worthy hull type.
I'm having trouble finding that info on the more ocean focused models like the NR Seahawk, Hewescraft Sea Runner, Alumaweld Intruder, etc. compared to what I assume are more river focused models like the NR Commander, Hewescraft Sportsman, and Alumaweld Stryker.
Coming from the fiberglass boat world in the Gulf it's commonly listed. Just looking at Contender and Grady White draft is listed with all the other typical specs...
Is there any way to figure out draft on these models so I can make a more informed decision while I'm surfing the used market?
My search for a new boat has evolved a bit. I've firmly decided to go with a windshield boat with a bimini, preferably in the 17'-21' range with an outboard and prop/pump lower units.
Want to be able to run the Snake and Missouri for hunting access but also get out in the sound, buoy 10, etc. So there's going to be a bit of compromise in one of those scenarios. Safe bet seems to be to go with a shallower drafting, river focused but ocean/sound capable boat. But I'm curious what the draft difference is in a more sea worthy hull type.
I'm having trouble finding that info on the more ocean focused models like the NR Seahawk, Hewescraft Sea Runner, Alumaweld Intruder, etc. compared to what I assume are more river focused models like the NR Commander, Hewescraft Sportsman, and Alumaweld Stryker.
Coming from the fiberglass boat world in the Gulf it's commonly listed. Just looking at Contender and Grady White draft is listed with all the other typical specs...
Is there any way to figure out draft on these models so I can make a more informed decision while I'm surfing the used market?