Hewes Boats

Based in the Miami, Florida area, Hewes is a well known boat manufacturer. A man named Bob Hewes founded the company in 1960. Though the company started with two ski boats, the Wildcat and the Tarpon; he realized that shallow water fishing from a typical boat wasn’t easy. The Bonefisher was his answer to the problem. The small, flat, shallow water boat soon made its way to the forefront for shallow water fishermen, both novice and experienced. Now, the most popular model is the Redfisher. Other models include: Maverick, Pathfinder, and the Angler.

The boats are made solely of high quality fiberglass, making them highly desirable by many. The boats contain no wood, so they will maintain their high quality for years. Over the course of the last 50 years, Hewes boats have gained popularity and a loyal following. The manufacturer does not allow direct ordering, but makes buying either a new or used boat easy through the use of a huge nationwide network of dealers. Used boats are in the $39,000 range, and the median price for a new boat is around $88,000. The actual price will vary based on the dealer, the model, the age, features, and condition of the boat. Those who are interested in pricing on brand new models should contact a local dealer for a quote, as this information is not readily available.