I ran a Smokercraft Alaskan for 6 years and I never had any issues with leaks. I mainly fished the Sound,but went to Seiku 3-4 times per year. Last year when I bought a new boat I went with an Alumaweld,not because it is welded,but because Smokercraft didn't offer the kind of package I was looking for.

If you pass up a riveted boat for a welded one because it will never leak guess again. A welded boat is less likely to to leak,but welds can and do crack if abused. Use common sense and don't beat the crap out of a boat,and either one will work for a lot of years.
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