The guys that started Fish-rite did come from one of the other aluminum boat builders in the area. There are several down in the Medford Oregon area. Alumaweld, Willies, Fish-rite and I am sure there are a few more. I own a 20 ft Fish-rite Explorer and am pleased with the boat. All the above boats are good boats. Some have different features. You just have to check them out for yourself to see what you like. The Sportsmans show in Puyallup has a large line up of most of the makers of aluminum boats. I ordered mine through US Marine Sales out of Olympia.
Bret