Whether you’re interested in a brand new bass boat, an inexpensive and simple jon boat is more to your liking, or a dual console “fish-n-ski” design fits the bill for your needs, one thing is for sure: an aluminum boat will be easier to afford, easier to tow, and easier to maintain than a fiberglass one. You have almost countless options to choose from, and for the 2022 model year there are plenty of hot new aluminum boats that might grab your eye. We looked at the crowd and these are our top 10 picks for aluminum boats in 2022:
Alumacraft was acquired by BRP a few years ago and has been busy revamping their model line ever since. For 2022 the Tournament Pro 195 is one of their most attractive options. It features a twin-plated hull, the protection of a full windshield, 18-gallon livewells fore and aft, and a huge locking rod stowage box centered under the foredeck. The boat can handle up to 200 horses on the transom, and there’s also a new slightly smaller version of the Tournament Pro, the 185, expected on the market soon.
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2022 Crestliner MX 21
If you want an aluminum bass fishing rig that’s as big and powerful as a prime fiberglass bass boat — but costs a lot less—the 2022 Crestliner MX 21 will be of interest. The first MX 21 was introduced in 2021 with pricing starting in the mid-$40,000 range, yet this boat has the brawn to take up to 250 horses on the transom. Plus, it carries its beam far forward to provide more deck space than most boats the same size. Features and fittings compare with any fiberglass boat out there, and the Crestliner comes rigged and ready to fish with goodies like a 45-gallon livewell with a divider and timer, twin rod boxes, a massive tackle stowage area in the bow, forward electronics with a recessed foot control for the trolling motor, and a six-inch jackplate. Construction is also a cut above with 0.125” thick aluminum and wood-free decking. Plus, this boat sports a slick urethane paint job that can compete with gel coat for eye-appeal.
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2022 Duckworth 20 Advantage Sport
The original Duckworth 20 Advantage Sport was this company’s first outboard model, and for 2022 is presented with an eye towards more modern angling techniques. With an unusually wide 9’2” beam it has a convertible full enclosure, transducer brackets, and options for downrigger brackets and a livewell. Particularly for anglers who demand all-weather fishability in rugged conditions, the Duckworth will be a top pick. Plus, the 20 Advantage Sport has a smooth-riding variable degree deadrise hull with a 28-degree entry, 23-degrees of deadrise forward, and 14-degrees at the transom.
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2022 G3 16 DK
The G3 16 DK is an all-welded aluminum jon boat that’s built for people who enjoy both fishing and duck hunting. It comes in Desert Brown, Mossy Oak, Shadow Grass, or Break-Up camo finishes, and has a Dyna-Grip interior that won’t get slippery whether it’s covered in fish slime or light snow. Plus, the 16 DK has a lockable stowage compartment so you can secure firearms at all times, a critical feature for hunters yet one which is found on few boats. The hull has .100” thick aluminum, the 16 DK can haul up to three people, it weighs in at 525 pounds, and can take up to 50 horses on the transom.
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2022 Harris Grand Mariner 270
Pontoon boats are aluminum boats too, and if you’re on the search for the hottest new luxury model around the 2022 Harris Grand Mariner 270 will be one to check out. The Grand Mariner is Harris’s top-shelf offering, the 270 is the queen of the fleet, and for the new model year it features a completely redesigned look and feel. The boat is now CZone-controlled via touchscreens at the helm, so you can do everything from dimming the lights to cranking the stereo with a swipe of the finger. And with a 400-horsepower outboard on the motor pod and PIII package triple 27” tubes under the deck, this boat is a serious performer. Plus, it’s large enough that you can bring a huge crew of up to 16 people aboard to enjoy the party.
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2022 Lowe 20 Catfish
If you want an aluminum boat that’s designed purely to help you catch more catfish, the Lowe 20 Catfish will be a serious contender. We love the raised aft platform with four standard rodholders (though we’re thinking we’d opt for even more!) which allows you to make a series of fan-casts and keep those lines spread out. Other fishing features include a 60-gallon livewell for holding live baits or monster cats, and stowage for rods up to 8’6”. The Lowe 20 Catfish also has a thick .125” aluminum hull, which is appropriate for running in the rocky rivers where the big cats live. If catfish hunting is your passion, this boat’s the ticket.
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2022 Lund 1875 Impact XS Sport
Family oriented boaters looking for an aluminum rig that can take them fishing one day and pull the kids around on tow-toys the next will want to take a look at Lund’s 1875 Impact XS Sport. This model has a number of family-friendly features, like a ski tow pylon, folding aft jump seats, and a four-step boarding ladder. But it doesn’t leave fishermen behind, thanks to a center foredeck rodbox that holds rigs up to 8’6” long, a 24-gallon livewell aft and an 11-gallon livewell forward, fore and aft casting decks, and trolling motor pre-wiring. Added bonus: the 1875 Impact XS Sport boasts twin plating in the bow so you enjoy an added measure of safety as you haul those kids around.
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2022 North River 33 Offshore WA
The king of this aluminum boat roundup may well be the North River 33 Offshore WA, a monster among aluminum boats with a 37’1” LOA and a 10’6” beam. This bluewater beast is built with a .250” bottom and transom and .190” thick hullsides (all H116-5086 aluminum alloy), carries 200 gallons of fuel, and can take up to 900 horsepower on the transom. This is a highly customizable boat with a slew of options but the standard features list is just about as unusually long as the boat itself. If you want an ocean-capable aluminum fishing machine, the North River is going to be a boat of interest.
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2022 Tracker Targa V-19 WT
Fishermen who ply big waters for walleye one day and not-so-big water for bass the next will be interested in the Tracker Targa V-19 WT, which sports a full windshield for all-weather protection, a .125” thick hull bottom, and a 35-degree entry with 20-degrees of deadrise at the transom to split open waves. This boat has a sporty edge, too, breaking the 40-mph mark with a 150-hp Mercury outboard on the transom. Though the Targa V-19 WT has been around for a while it enjoys several upgrades for the 2022 model year, with side and passenger’s consoles switched to rotomolded units plus a fold-out walk-through windshield, and a bilge pump that’s been beefed up to an 1,100-gph version.
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2022 Xpress H17C
Panfish anglers who like to cruise to the hotspots while enjoying zippy performance will want to take a test run on the Xpress H17C. This new model incorporates Xpress’s Hyper-Lift hull design featuring a padded bottom combined with strakes and sharp chines to provide a rocket-like hole shot and a tight grip in turns. With a Yamaha F90 outboard on the transom you can look for speeds in excess of 40 mph at top end and a cruise of over 30 mph. Construction is a high point, as the 5052 aluminum hull is .125” thick and belowdecks voids are foam-filled. Interior layout has the nature of a bass boat with three cockpit seats, fore and aft pedestal fishing seats, a rodbox in the bowdeck, and a trolling motor with foot controls on the bow.
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For more information on aluminum boats in general, see Aluminum Boats: Everything you Need to Know. To see a selection of very cool aluminum boats in action, check out Aluminum Boats on Cape Cod: Stomping Grounds, Ep. 1.
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