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<blockquote data-quote="MrSimon" data-source="post: 202056" data-attributes="member: 5461"><p>Welded boats are generally made from a thicker gauge aluminum than riveted boats (not always, but usually). The combination of the thicker metal and the welded seams makes these boats a LOT more durable than riveted boats. They are also a lot heavier and typically need bigger motors .... and that sometimes makes a big difference to the buyer.</p><p></p><p>For example, a basic riveted 1448 Lowe Jon Boat weighs 260 pounds, uses .072" aluminum, and has max HP of 25.</p><p></p><p>A Lowe roughneck welded 1455 weighs 510 pounds, uses .100" aluminum, and has max HP of 40 (50 w/ SC)</p><p></p><p>The roughneck will be close to twice the money.</p><p></p><p>Depending on how you want to use it, either boat could be fantastic. Like my father taught me, use the right tool for the right job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrSimon, post: 202056, member: 5461"] Welded boats are generally made from a thicker gauge aluminum than riveted boats (not always, but usually). The combination of the thicker metal and the welded seams makes these boats a LOT more durable than riveted boats. They are also a lot heavier and typically need bigger motors .... and that sometimes makes a big difference to the buyer. For example, a basic riveted 1448 Lowe Jon Boat weighs 260 pounds, uses .072" aluminum, and has max HP of 25. A Lowe roughneck welded 1455 weighs 510 pounds, uses .100" aluminum, and has max HP of 40 (50 w/ SC) The roughneck will be close to twice the money. Depending on how you want to use it, either boat could be fantastic. Like my father taught me, use the right tool for the right job. [/QUOTE]
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