Aluminum boat bottom looks?

[paulgp6022]

Hi, I have a 2000 16 Avenger Sport made by Fisher. The hull is welded. On the bottom of the boat, should I be able to see what looks like the inside support pieces, protruding out of the bottom of the hull a little? It isn't looking like it is going to "pop" through or anything, but I can see the frame of the hull in some places. Is this bad? Thanks for any info.

 

[DJ]

Re: Aluminum boat bottom looks?

SS,<br /><br />I'm sure it won't hurt. However, that is telling you that those portions of the hull have been, or are, taking a pretty good pounding.<br /><br />If these areas are near trailer supports, you may need more support from the trailer.<br /><br />If it's a roller trailer, you may need more rollers.

 

[paulgp6022]

Re: Aluminum boat bottom looks?

They are mostly towards the bow near where the deep V section is. Could it be that it came this way from the factory? It was a lake only boat before I got it.

 

[DJ]

Re: Aluminum boat bottom looks?

I would say that someone ran it pretty rough. Stuffing the bow into some hard waves.

 

[paulgp6022]

Re: Aluminum boat bottom looks?

Do you think they will ever pop through the hull?

 

[DJ]

Re: Aluminum boat bottom looks?

I seriously doubt it. Don't worry.

 

[paulgp6022]

Re: Aluminum boat bottom looks?

Phew... thanks for the encouraging word. I was worried!

 

[roscoe]

Re: Aluminum boat bottom looks?

Again referring to my clone of your boat, I have them too. I was initially thinking like you, but have not seen them change in appearance in 5 or 6 years. Some of the marks are where the supports and floor brackets were welded in.

 

[paulgp6022]

Re: Aluminum boat bottom looks?

I was reconsidering getting the 75hp to replace my 40hp, but now that I know that this is normal, I am going to this fall. Thanks for the info.