Fish Rite Boats Review

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Fish-Rite Boats produces custom-built, welded aluminum boats. They specialize in custom building according to consumers’ particular preference, and making solid hulls that last. Fish-Rite boats range from 17 to 30 feet, but most are open-cockpit, and are intended for fishing.

The company was started in 1978 by sportsman Jammie Dorsey. Today, he still runs the company with his son. Over time, Fish-Rite Boats has become one of the premier brands for their market category.

Pricing

While pre-owned Fish-Rite boats are available for $10,000 or less, newer models tend to run between $20,000 and $30,000.

Pros

• Fish-Rite boats are designed with fishing in mind.
• Fish-Rite hulls are well engineered, and all meet Heavy Duty Structure (H.D.S.) Grade standards of welding and manufacturing.
• Fish-Rite Boats offers a lifetime warranty on the hull that covers almost every problem one might have in normal use.
• Fish-Rite offers a wide variety of models, lengths and other options. Buyers may contact the company with customization requests.
• One can purchase Fish-Rite boats directly from the company or from a dealer.

Cons

• Almost all of the available models are fishing boats. They do not offer luxury or water sports vessels.
• Fish-Rite Boats only produces aluminum hulls. Though their hulls are renowned for their durability, buyers seeking other types of hulls will have to search elsewhere.

Featured Models

Fish-Rite offers more than 20 models. Some are small designed for river fishing, such as the High Plains Drifter. Others, are quite large with closed cockpits, such as the Sea Storm fishing boat at 30 feet.

Conclusion

Among aluminum hull fishing boats, Fish-Rite produces excellent models. Their lifetime guarantee is an excellent offer for frequent fishermen, and Fish-Rite boats are an solid value for those wanting something designed specifically for the demands of fishing. They are known to be durable, well-designed and practical craft.

Popular Fish Rite Boat Models