Aluminum as a material for boats has a lot going for it. It’s lightweight, which is a significant advantage if you have to haul it. It can stand up to a lot of punishment on the water. And you can fix ...

Even to the most stalwart do-it-yourselfer, the idea of building a boat may seem daunting. After all, the traditional boatbuilding arts — lofting, steam-bending planks, joining lapstrake, etc. — ...

Folks who want to enjoy the local lake or coastline or just like to fish on a budget can easily do so with an aluminum boat. Even though aluminum boats are quick to register and relatively simple to ...

What's durable, light, and lends itself to making small boats? Aluminum, and that lightness is particularly important in these days of hunting for fuel economy. Here's a report from boatTEST: Aluminum ...