Aluminum Fishing Boats for Better Fishing

Since ancient times, fishing has been undertaken as a practice for obtaining seafood. Various types of boats have been used for fishing in the sea, or a river, or a lake. Earlier fishing used to be done using different types of boats such as dugout canoes, rafts, reed boats, and boats built from a frame enclosed with hide or tree bark. However, the history of fishing took another leap forward with the invention of boats constructed using aluminium.

Advantages and features of aluminum fishing boats

While deciding a perfect boat for fishing, factors such as the overall expense, strength, weight, maintenance, and seaworthiness of the boat being used for catching fish should be highly considered.  Aluminum fishing boats are an ideal choice for fishermen who are hunting for an option which includes all these features. These boats offer advanced features such as long shelf life, durability, customization, and environment-friendliness. They are perfect to work in the shallows or pass through rock and stump-strewn waters. They are constructed with the help of the shipbuilding welding technology which improves the overall quality of the boat structure.

Aluminum offers nearly 10 times shear strength as compared to the fiberglass boats along with longevity and lifetime hull warranty. Apart from these features, aluminium boats offer advanced features such as improved fuel budget, enhanced speed capacity, and are sturdy & strong. In addition, these boats are light in weight and can run with less power which helps in saving some energy. However, the lighter weight of aluminum doesn’t mean that these boats are not sturdy or seaworthy. In reality, these boats have a discrete benefit over the fiberglass boats—and the advantage is that when aluminium boats collide on a rock or any other obstacles, they tend to dent instead of getting shattered. When it comes to the maintenance of aluminum boats, all that is required to do is rinse down the boat and scrub off the scales after the work is done for the day.

Surge in the demand for aluminum fishing boats

Nowadays, people from all across the world are highly aware of the health benefits that seafood offers. This has resulted in an overall boost in the demand for fishing which indicates that the demand for aluminum fishing boats is sure to increase in the next few years.

Considering the surge in the global requirement for fishing boats, marine manufacturers are now targeted toward providing innovative aluminum fishing boats such as pontoon boats and cuddy cabin boats which are expected to grab hold of a large crowd of consumers. Furthermore, growing acceptance for outdoor activities such as watersports and fishing are likely to expose massive opportunities for the growth of the global aluminium fishing boat industry.

Future of aluminium fishing boats

A research report by Research Dive states that the global aluminum fishing boat market is anticipated to garner $1,879.5 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2019 to 2026. The growing availability of less expensive aluminum with features such as low weight, durability, and easy maintenance are luring the manufacturers as well as the consumers to adopt aluminium boats for fishing activities.

Several marine boat manufacturers are now getting involved in activities such as research & development, new product launch, partnerships and collaborations. In April 2019, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), a Canadian company involved in developing various vehicles acquires Telwater, which a leading Australian company in aluminum boats. This acquisition was done to obtain a strong reputation into the marine markets. Apart from BRP, Correct Craft, Yamaha Motor Company Ltd., Brunswick Corporation, White River Marine Group, and Smoker Craft Inc., are some other companies functioning in the aluminium fishing market. Hence, from all these insights, it is clear that the aluminum fishing boat industry will see robust growth in the upcoming years.

About the Author(s)

Princy A. J

Princy holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. University at Chennai, India. After a successful academic record, she pursued her passion for writing. A thorough professional and enthusiastic writer, she enjoys writing on various categories and advancements in the global industries. She plays an instrumental role in writing about current updates, news, blogs, and trends.