The duracraft fisherman series is a classic american boat first manufactured by bill and chick ward. old wooden boats were heavy to load, so bill and chick came up with the idea for a lighter weight boat. in 1945, at the end of world war ii, there were able to purchase surplus aluminum from the government and the aluminum boat industry was born with the first flat bottom aluminum boat.. The duracraft fisherman series is a classic american boat first manufactured by bill and chick ward. old wooden boats were heavy to load, so bill and chick came up with the idea for a lighter weight boat. in 1945, at the end of world war ii, there were able to purchase surplus aluminum from the government and the aluminum boat industry was born with the first flat bottom aluminum boat.. Super fun, very solid aluminum boat. many extras. bow and stern lights, interior lights, underwater green led lights, new battery, front casting platform with storage, new flooring and carpet. i have an older 20 hp mercury motor that can go with it for a little bit more money. this is the do all boat. it's great for the river or the lake..
Duracraft welded 1542 dd boat the duracraft 1542 dd has a comfortable low front deck that includes one base plate. this layout option opens up the center of the boat allowing more room for hauling ducks, fish or friends. the 1542 is a great model for small lakes or rivers.. The duracraft fisherman series is a classic american boat first manufactured by bill and chick ward. old wooden boats were heavy to load, so bill and chick came up with the idea for a lighter weight boat.. Standard models fishing boats: 2170 rfx, 1860 dds, 1754 dds, 1754 hdx, 1648 stx, 1648 dd.
