New guy

[mergusserrator]

Hi all, I've been lurking around here for quite sometime now and decided finally to jump in and get my feet wet . I'm in the market for a 20' ish cc alloy boat and this place has been a wealth of knowledge and really helped me with my searchings.I'm located on the great lakes and primary use would be waterfowl hunting and fishing, with a little summer time playing mixed in.To this point have always ran a steel hull 20', sold that so now for a replacement. I know pacific boats and their reputation, but recently have also been talking with Woolridge, both seem to make a great product and unfortunately for me they arent a dime a dozen around here.Either way any advice or recommendations would be appreciated

[welder]

Welcome aboard and glad to see you jumping in.
You have mentioned a couple of builders, if you stay with that quality you wont have a problem. Do you want new or would a good Previously Owned Ride be OK.

[mergusserrator]

Honestly used would be okay, but I still dont want another project boat, also to find anything used in my neck of the woods is a joke . Unfortunately there just arent that many that seem to make their way around here.I know of one Pacific for sale and after conversations with Julie she pretty much gaurenteed what I figured so to good to be true on that boat, so I'll keep digging

[welder]

Roger that, lets keep our eyes open and see what we can find.

[mergusserrator]

Anybody Ever heard of Lake Assault boats based out of Wisconsin?

[Chaps]

Yup, but never seen one, look pretty neat on their site

[mergusserrator]

Just wanted to once again thank this place for an amazing wealth of knowledge and information it has been for me, I placed a deposit with Wooldridge to build a super sport offshore and customize it to my desire.To say I am excited is an understatement, unfortunately I have to wait a while as they are busy, I guess that speaks for Wooldridge . I've been extremely impressed in dealing with them thus far and cannot wait to fly out and visit the factory.

[welder]

Be sure to have Glen and the boys send you some pictures of the build to post up here when you can.

[3f8]

Congratulations on the new build.

[goatram]

Do yourself a favor leave it unpainted. My only Fault with your choice is that. I have seen a few examples that need to be repainted.

I second Les's request to post pictures. This past weekend and into this Saturday you could have seen a few examples of Aluminum Boats at the Sportsmen and Seattle Boat Show.

Welcome and enjoy the new boat.

[mergusserrator]

I almost actually flew out for the Seattle show, but I had just got home from California the week prior damn work always in the way.I didn't actually plan on painting, might do a camo vinyl strip.The boat will be a 20' super sport offshore with a center console, e-tec 150 h.o. on the back.Primary use waterfowl hunting and fishing, with a little play time mixed in during the summer months.I really am looking forward to checking out the Wooldridge operation in person, they have been the best "salesmen" I have ever dealt with by far.I use that term loosely as not once did I ever feel like I was dealing with a salesmen.I will be sure to post pics once the build is underway