Experience:
Hewescraft has been manufacturing
aluminum boats in Colville,
Washington for nearly 60
years—longer than any other aluminum
boat builder on the West Coast. Our
expertise and reputation has proved
itself over the years. Through the
years Hewescraft boats have often
been copied, but never reproduced.
Hull Construction
Every hull has a 100% all-welded
structure. Our thick channel
supports and box beam construction
provide extra structural integrity
to ensure that Hewescraft boats will
last a lifetime. Our heavy gauge
welded aluminum offers 10 times the
sheer strength of fiberglass,
significantly more durability than
riveted hulls.
State-of-the-Art Equipment:
Hewescraft engineering designs
are downloaded to our computerized
plasma cutter for precision cuts and
repeatability in construction
Fishability:
Hewescraft boats are built for
serious fishermen with plenty of
room for fighting fish, not the rest
of the crew. Our high sides, wide
gunwales and spacious design allow
for pure fishing functionality.
Value:
Hewescraft boats are a great
value the day you pull them off the
dealer’s lot, and the resale value
stays strong 20 years later when
fiberglass boats have costly
problems and riveted boats need
repair work.
Safety:
Each model we make meets or
exceeds U.S. Coast Guard floatation
requirements. Hewescraft goes the
extra step to install recoverable
floatation in boats over 20’ even
though none is required.
Floatation Tested:
Every Hewescraft hull is water
tested in our factory—something many
boat manufacturers cannot claim. We
take flotation to extremes by
physically swamping new models to
verify safe floatation. Keeping
families safe is our top priority.
Big Water Proven:
Hewescraft fishing boats are the
#1 selling heavy gauge aluminum
boats in the state of Alaska—a place
people take their fishing and boats
very seriously. Our boats are built
to last a lifetime, which means
reliability and higher resale value.
Soft-top and Hardtop Options:
Several of our models are
available in both soft-top and
hardtop versions. Soft-tops provide
the nice open feel of a run-about,
while hard tops offer protection
from the weather during those times
when the big fish are often biting,
and also a lockable cabin for
storing gear while mooring.
Light Weight and Fuel Efficient:
Heavy gauge doesn’t mean heavy on
the wallet. Hewescraft boats are
easy to tow and store, and are fuel
efficient on the water.