[AndrewBuck]

* = verified with the actual manufacturer
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[schlow22]

2003 - present
Ken Craft: 2006 - present
Key West - early 90's - present
Legend Custom Yachts - ALL
Lightning: most (custom)
Marlin (35) - 1996 - present
Maralago: ALL
*Maverick: ALL
McKee Craft:

[srb123]

alright fellas. I've done a lot of work and research into composites. Looking to pick up a smaller 20'-23' open fish, that i am going to keep in the water. So, naturally i am asking the age-old question:

[manixrock]

I'd be interested in starting a master list and even getting some manufacturers to chime in. I've talked to intrepid extensively on the subject so i'll start the list with them, since it seems they've been leading the charge. here

[Kenlow11]

MASTER LIST
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*Ameracat: ALL
*Angler: 1999 - present
Bayliner:
Bayliss: . - present
Blackfin:
Blue Water: . - present
Campion: at least 2008 - present
Cape Horn: . - present
Carolina Skiff:
(small models may have a wood core transom)
*Cobia- 2006 - present
*Contender: 2010 - present
(current models have composite transoms/stringers, some have wood/balsa gunwails/hull)
Edgewater: ALL.
Everglades: .
Fountain: 2008 - present
Glasstream: ?? years
Grady White: still have balsa-core floors
Hells Bay: . - present
*Hewes: 1989 - present
Hobie Power Skiff : . - present
*Hydrasports: 2001 - present
(some 1999's and 2000's, also)
*Intrepid Boat Works: late 80's - present
Intruder by Promarine: . - present
Invincible: ALL.
Island Runner:
Jarret Bay: . - present
Judge Yachts: here

[mcmoneysack]

By this, i mean of course, *NO WOOD-CORE* under the water line or in the floor deck. Transom, gunwails, stringers, hull, floors, etc. If you have wood trim, or wood-cored console, we'll keep it on the list. Basically, if it can be unbolted without compromising the original gelcoat, that's good enough. more

[alanahbing142]

As I tried to tell you on the other thread, Bennington is very proud of their boats. Try other 'toon brands, they all offer premium packages.

[Marsianin]

Even on my boat, the main salon flooring is supported above the engine room by a massave welded aluminum grid frame made from 2" square channel. It attaches to cleats molded to the inside fiberglass surfaces on the inside hull. here

[Poorboy]

Turns out that all the knowledge learned in this thread wasn't required for last nights trip to the boat show, our friends who were going to replace the Crownline will have to keep it for awhile, not in their budget at the moment since the need for the new wheels they bought last week superceded the need for a new boat. Their parents almost walked out with a new 25' Bennington, but even after being told point blank "sell it for *this price* and we'll sign papers right now", the dealer wouldn't budge on price more than $500, and then acted like he'd be cutting off a foot. I was dumbfounded that he wouldn't come down a couple grand off the price of a $48,000 boat. Oh well.

[!0suspectedof]

previous boats:
1995 Carver 325
1999 Four Winns 268
1999 Four Winns 225
1996 Rinker 180

[jonibangetz]

Re: What boats don't have wood in the hull?

[storm]

That is a great article, and somewhat scary all at the same time.

[ArtemZ]

Carolina Skiff just introduced a new 25' WA this year. They use no wood in their construction. It is a really nice looking boat. [links]

[bethany_dale]

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[Cruzz]

Sea Pro is one of the fastest growing center console brands in the industry. The reason is simple… we spare no expense on the raw materials, hardware, and equipment that go into every feature filled and cleverly designed boat that we build. In a state rich with boat building heritage, our team of Carolina craftsmen have a total commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

[Dynotor]

So whether you’re looking for a blood and guts saltwater fishing machine, or a slick family friendly boat that is sure to impress at the local sand bar, Sea Pro has you covered. And if you’re not totally convinced, swing by our facility for a plant tour and see for yourself exactly how we build our boats and how much pride goes into each and every one! [links]