A true Aluminium Plate Boat is a properly constructed sub floor frame, heavy gauge and uses marine grade DNV 5083 Aluminium plate. The sub floor frame is fully welded and sealed, designed for rough offshore conditions. It essentially turns the entire structure into a rigid frame.

In this article you will guide you through our Sea Raider Aluminium Fishing Boats, why we are the best plate builder and why choose the Sea Raider range.

Key Considerations When Choosing Aluminium Fishing Boats

When offshore fishing choosing the right hull length and beam is critical to ensure stability and handling during offshore conditions. Also choosing an aluminium fishing boat with a deep-v hull and double chime is critical when venturing offshore. Technically aluminum plate is 6mm thick, however a lot of boat builders use 4mm as materials are expensive. At Sea Raider, we only use DNV 5083 6mm thick plate aluminum and all of our models have a deep-v hull and reverse chime.

If you are looking for a cheap aluminum plate boat, you will usually find inferior grade aluminum or the boat builder has cut corners during the hull build process to reduce costs. With the Sea Raider Range you can be confident that all of our vessels are made from marine grade DNV 5083 plate and built for offshore conditions. When looking at aluminum boats outside of our range any of these questions is a ‘no’ (based on your research), then our advice is to keep looking.

As all of our Sea Raider plate boat hulls are built from 6mm plate aluminum our models support larger outboards motors as compared to our competitors. For example our popular 7.5m Pro Fisher supports outboards up to 350hp. This provides extreme power and fuel efficiency for long distances.

All of the Sea Ranger ranges come with soft EVA flooring for comfort, no more high reflective checker plate that is harsh on the feet. As our hulls are engineered with 6mm aluminum plates our boats generally support extra weight, storage and seating than many of our competitors. This generally makes our aluminum plate boats much safer for offshore conditions.

Materials and Construction

Unlike Fibreglass boats, Aluminium plate boats are not prone to wood rot or fibreglass softening which often requires high maintenance and reduces the life span of the boat. If you are looking for a boat that will last many generations then look no further than aluminum plate fishing boats.

Also an important difference with aluminum vs fibreglass is the ability to beach the boat. With fibreglass each time the boat touches the sand the fibreglass wears thin needing maintenance. This is not the case with aluminum plate boats.Also make sure the aluminum is not pressed, aluminum plate is generally 6mm thick and designed not to warp in harsh offshore conditions and landing on the beach.

Essential Features for Big Water Fishing

When venturing offshore it is important to have all the gear. At Sea Raider Boats we can assist you in selecting the right electronics, GPS, fish finders and radar. The entire Sea Raider range comes standard with live bait tanks, rod holders and rocket launches for serious anglers.

All of our boats come with aluminum plate hardtops and glass windshields and cabins. We also provide an optional extended roof for long days out on the water.

The Sea Raider Aluminium trailer range comes in a variety of sizes right up to 4.5ton towing and electric brakes and anchoring gear. Also all our ranges come standard with long range fuel tanks, supported by our 6mm plate aluminum hulls.

Budget and Ownership Costs

When owning an Aluminium fishing boat the cost of ownership is massively reduced and many of our customers sell the aluminum plates boats at a profit. The saying ‘a boat is a whole in the water’ is not the case when it comes to aluminum plate boats.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

Sea Raider encourages first time buyers to an obligation free sea trial at Cleveland boat ramp, where we take potential buyers for an experience out on the water. We can show you how our boats perform and run through the entire workings of launching the boat and how to safely maneuver for the most challenging bar crossings.

Conclusion

If you are ready for an offshore aluminum plate boat, look no further than the Sea Raider range. Our friendly team is here to walk you through the options so you can find your ultimate catch.