Have a house near beach at SLP. Have to keep boat under house and the sand just destroyed by 2200 Pathfinder. Nothing stops the t top from pitting and the gel coat from oxidizing. All electronics corroded as well. Had to sell it. Looking at Excel Stalker 22 thinking the camo hull and simplicity of design will hold up much better. Any experience with saltwater and these boats? Mainly wade, but fish the pass and nearshore as well. Appreciate any thoughts on aluminum boats. Thanks
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Have you been on an aluminum boat on the bay? If not then I would go out with someone who owns a boat like what you are looking at. The ride is very different than a fiberglass boat. Way different. Think riding on plywood. It is fun though.
Aluminum boats have a history of corroding when using in saltwater. Corrosion is galvanic. You could a drop a stainless steal nut in the bottom and it will start corroding. You will need to cover the boat and wash it after use.
The biggest problem with aluminum boats is hull noise in chop while anchored, which can scare every fish away from you.
With that said the hull will hold up a lot better than the fiberglass. Just hose it off after each use. I always store my Garmin inside.
You also should think about a wind block wall on the under house storage. Salt air is bad for everything.
Archie
Aluminum boats have a history of corroding when using in saltwater. Corrosion is galvanic. You could a drop a stainless steal nut in the bottom and it will start corroding. You will need to cover the boat and wash it after use.
The biggest problem with aluminum boats is hull noise in chop while anchored, which can scare every fish away from you.
With that said the hull will hold up a lot better than the fiberglass. Just hose it off after each use. I always store my Garmin inside.
You also should think about a wind block wall on the under house storage. Salt air is bad for everything.
Archie
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