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When you look at the way a boat is built, you'll want to own a Rapid Craft Boat!

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 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

  Aluminum is the # 1 choice for the serious sportsman!

                          

  • Are you tired of boats that deteriorate over time?

  • Is your boat high maintenance?  Are you constantly sanding, patching and fixing?

  • Rapid Craft's Aluminum Drift Boats are a superior product at a competitive price.

  • In fact we guarantee our aluminum hulls for a "life time" under normal usage.

What sets Rapid Craft Aluminum Drift Boats apart from other  drift boats currently on the market.

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 Aluminum                                                            Fiberglass
Stiffness :  Pound for pound as stiff as steel Low, Needs reinforcement
Density:                Low.        35% of steel Medium
Strength-to-weight-ratio:                         High Low
Corrosion resistance in salt water :        High High
Osmosis Risk:                                           Nil      High
Impact Resistance : Varies, depending upon grade  Brittle, very little  once hit osmosis sets in.
UV Resistance:                                            High Low- needs additives

 
Low maintenance; Aluminum is durable If fiberglass coating is compromised, floor can soak up water and soften.
Rapid Craft" life time" warranty of hull for normal usage. Low maintenance! Sanding and patching leaks is the biggest complaint of fiberglass boat owners.
High side depth for added security  
Inside splatter paint reduces heat reflection Fiber glass splinter and shatters as it ages.
  Color changes with sun and age
River bottom hull damage is greatly reduced because of Rapid Crafts unique floor structure that is  beneath its'   marine decking. All floors are level with extremely durable laminated marine decking over aluminum floor. Bottom of the boat is the floor structure, no added strength or protection from underwater river obstacles.
You can mount a small motor on aluminum  

Even the the Gals want their own Rapid Craft Drift  Boat!

You can always pay more for other competitive boats, but you'll never get more!

Satisfied Customer (upper left)  "I love my Rapid Craft Drift  Boat! "

Casey - (top right) "We couldn't beat Rapid Crafts' combination of quality, durability and price.  I can hardly wait for the rivers to thaw."

Reed - (bottom left) Alaskan Fishing Guide- "These boats will put you where the fish are.  They handle great!"