Hewescraft

[khanson]

I have a friend who is looking at a Hewescraft 26 ft. Its the Alaskan model. Comes with twin Honda 200's. What he likes about the boat is it has an aluminum hull for easy maintenance and a full enclosure to protect him from the elements and still has a large cockpit for fishing.

Looking for any feedback from people on these boats as it relates to there durability, reliability, pro's, con's, personal experiences, etc.

He's moving onto a lake where the boat is the common way to travel into town for supplies so its used year round. Its a fresh water lake in northern Idaho and he also plans to use it for fishing.

 

[mixman]

Wow. Looks like a great boat. Seems like a bit over-kill for a lake (other than the Great Lakes). But if the price is right, it's better to have too much boat than not enough!

 

[camman73]

They are great boats. There are a bunch that fish LM and the other great lakes. Great rough water and cold weather boats. Saw a lot of them up in Canada, the resorts used them for ferrying guests. I think the Canadian Customs boat on Sand Point Lake in Ontario was a Hewescraft too when we were there two years ago. They will handle more then the passengers can and then some.

If he is looking for a reliable, durable, fishing machine then he is on the right track. If he is looking for something to do overnights on, entertain guest, etc, then this is not the boat for him. It's a working boat, not a pleasure cruiser.

 

[Ironworks]

Have your friend look at a similar size Osprey. They do not have the clutter of outboards hanging off the back to foul up your fishing and have diesel power, an ample cockpit,enclosed cabin with some nice amenities. The one at our marina goes over 50 mph.