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Quality is built in, not added on. "ALL" Rapid Craft Aluminum Fishing boats  meet or exceed  Coast Guard Requirements.   Rapid Craft Boats  are innovatively structured and handcrafted.   Rapid Craft is a "life time" quality boat purchase.

Rapid Craft has set the standard   in    small boat hydraulics. This means  balance in a boat is more important than horse power. Formula for balance is weight, length , flotation, and  hull  design.                     All working together  to correctly produce the boats’  precise pivot point so that each Rapid Craft boat performs at maximum performance levels.  Aluminum the  #1 choice for the  Serious Sportsman

Sportsman Spec's

                                           5052-H32                      5086-H32                  6061-T6

Have confidence that you have the best quality aluminum boat on the rivers or lakes when you purchase a Rapid Craft Aluminum Fishing Boat.

What you don't see is where most problems occur.  Rapid Craft's goal is for you to enjoy your boating experience without worrying about the quality of your boat. Rapid Craft's  design starts where it counts - the inner-structure in the boat bottom.  Rapid Craft’s combination of stringers and cross bars eliminate the tork (twisting of the boat). Anytime a boat structure torks or twists the hulls will break at the weak points, usually the corners.  Rapid Craft’s inner-structure, "boxes the hull" to eliminate the tork flexes that crack the corners and cause leakage from weld failure. 

Rapid Craft hand crafts each boat and has a limited "LIFE TIME" warranty on each hull. 

Aluminum last a life time. What you don't see is where most problems occur.  Rapid Craft's goal is for you to enjoy your boating experience without worrying about the quality of your boat. Rapid Craft's innovative sportsman design starts where it counts - the floor inner-structure.  Rapid Craft strengths are designed in at the beginning and gives you strength with less weight.         

Because Rapid Craft’s inner-structure eliminates  "grab points", our aluminum boats are easier and less expensive to repair than other competitive boats currently on the market, if rock damages should occur. You can spot a poorly constructed boat by the amount of damage it sustains.

1/2" Fiber Laminated Glass Marine Decking

Rapid Craft's eye for detail insures more quality by covering  the inner-structure with 1/2" Fiber Glass laminated Marine Decking that has extra strength and less weight. It also last 10 times longer than plywood. It is less slippery when wet. Most small flat bottom aluminum  boats do not have a floor structure.  The Sportsman has better balance in the boat because the floor structure is completely covered and level. It is flat and you are not walking on the floor ribs of the boat. And you have the added security of knowing  there is a secure structure beneath the floor. 

Extra Security in rougher waters

Look what else Rapid Craft has added. Deeper  side height to give you  extra security in rougher waters. The Sportsman rides higher in the water because of its uniquely designed hydraulics. Maximum performance is our goal in every detail of the Sportsman. We meet and exceed coast guard requirements.

Modified V-Bottom = better control & better fuel economy

Rapid Craft designed the Sportsman with a modified V bottom.  Modified V-bottom equals a smoother ride with more control. The modified V bottom allows less draft as you push through the water. Again improving your fuel economy. When a boat is easier to push through the water (less drag) you can put a smaller and lighter motor on it (still maintaining your performance) with a proper pivot point. This gives you better fuel economy without loosing power and speed. (Remember the larger the motor the heavier it is: larger motors use more fuel and many time change the boats pivot point). When a boat is incorrectly designed and has too much draft and you put a larger motor on it.  You also change the pivot point in your boat and everything is  out of balance. Your performance drops, you have less fuel economy and no more speed or power than you have with a well designed and balanced boat with a smaller motor. Great news!!! The Sportsman is equally suited for a jet or a prop.

Rapid Craft gives special attention to detail in the Sportsman.  

The smooth hand-fitted specially created gunnels for the sportsman is just one item designed for your comfort and enjoyment.  No ruff edges, just a smooth feel around the edge of the boat. Everything in the sportsman has been given detailed attention. From the floor structure to the last coat of paint and strip.   Nothing is left un-inspected.

Strength is added where strength is needed.

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Drift Boats Rapid Craft's  Aluminum Drift Boats Is there anything better, than being on the river early in the morning with no sounds around you except the fish jumping in the water? Enjoy your Rapid Craft drifting experience with- out worrying about the quality of your boat. More quality for your money than any other drift boat on the market.

17'Aluminum Drift boat Specs Package Includes Base weight             285 lbs Bottom thickness .100 Side thickness .090 Drift Boat Specs True Center Line 15'5" Beam at oars 79" Bottom, width 54" Side Height                 23 1/2" Front Storage Bench Seats Front storage compartment Level floors from and back with laminated marine decking Rear Pedestal Seat 4 Cushion Seats Acrylic Paint outside Splatter paint inside Front knee locks Side anchor system Oar locks Oars Travel Trailer