From the pictures, it looks like the base isn't made that well. That could just be the pictures, though. If it is made well and looks like it will hold up, I see no reason why it won't be a good purchase. I'd love to have one, but I don't cook enough crawfish or shrimp or anything to justify it.

 

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outdoor-gourmet™-single-sack-crawfish-boiler#repChildCatid=4061516

I love it because its stainless. reviews seem good.

The paddle is stainless steel. The cooker is made from aluminum.

'Constructed of thick, sturdy aluminum'

'Thick aluminum construction'

'Additional features include a stainless-steel paddle'

Crawfish cooker thread from two days ago
http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=2501146

Crawfish cooker in classifieds
http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=2496154

 

thats not aluminum in the pics. at least it doesnt look like it.

 

I'm guessing its the same material that they make all of their gas grills out of. If so, it should last you many many years. I had an outdoor gourmet grill from Academy and got roughly 10 years out of it before the grates finally rusted out. The exterior/frame of the grill was still in good shape.

 

I have the King Kooker crawfish boiler.It's more btu's and works great.I had to cut the lid handles off and move them forward,they had the bucket handles below it so the lid would not close unless you pulled the handles out.

 

Nothing lasts at the beach.

 

We have one and used it several times last year.. It works good and seems to be made well. We have probably cooked 10 sacks with it so far

 

I have one at the fire department and have used it many times. I would recommend it...good equipment at a very reasonable price.