A Hewescraft Boat for Wherever You Fish
Lake & Fresh Water River Boats
Jet River Boats
Mid Sized Ocean Boats
Hewescraft Fishing Boats Have Stood the Test of Time
Hewescraft was born just after the Second World War when four veterans with a simple and amiable desire set out to build their own fishing boats. Eventually, three of the men built their vessels and lost interest in helping the fourth man. That fourth man was Bob Hewes. Unswayed in his vision, Bob Hewes recruited the help of his younger brother Ralph and Hewescraft was born.
59 years later, Hewescraft is still a family business, run by the second generation: Bob II and Dave Hewes and they have carved a niche for building affordable and downright functional fishing boats for the family angler. Hewescraft's sport fishing boats are so rugged, they're the number one selling boat in Alaska; a state that takes its fishing, and its fishing gear very seriously. Like Alaskans, we know there are Alberta boat shoppers out there who share the desire for functional and well-laid-out fishing boats too. That's why we're a proud Hewescraft dealer.
Durable, Affordable and Built with Fishermen in Mind
In a Hewescraft fishing boat, you will find heavy gauge welded aluminum construction, wide open deck spaces, high sides, walk-through windshields and layouts that'll make your fishing even more enjoyable! You'll get all of that while paying well under what many comparable brands can and do charge. Hewescraft also stands behind its product with a lifetime hull warranty on the welds to the original owner, and a non-commercial transferable warranty to the second owner for 10 years!
Lake & Fresh Water River Boat Models
Hewescraft builds its various models in different sizes to accommodate the needs and price points of boat shoppers. Hewescraft boats in this category range from 16 to 20 feet and are generally the most suitable for lakes & deeper rivers.
The Hewescraft Advantage
Hewescraft boats have honed their craft in over a half-century of boat building! The benefit of choosing an experienced manufacturer is that you can feel safe in putting your family in something that is tested and proven over great lengths of time. Below you'll find everything else that sets a Hewescraft apart from other boats you might encounter.
Hull Construction
Using an all-welded aluminum structure with thick channel supports and box beam construction, Hewescraft hulls last a lifetime! In fact, they're warrantied for life too. The original owner gets a lifetime no-leak hull warranty, and it's even transferable to a second owner for 10 years!
Fishability
Hewescraft boats are laid out so that you can focus on fighting fish and not the rest of your crew! In any Hewescraft you choose you'll enjoy wide open deck spaces, well-spaced seating, and easily accessible fish boxes on the transom, open bow and sometimes both!
Up Front Value & Resale Value
Like any purchase, you should assess the value of not only the initial purchase package but also how much of that you can expect to maintain. Our Hewescraft boats are not only aggressively priced from the beginning, but by virtue of their rock-solid build tend to maintain their value very well. While glass boats tend to have costly, or even terminal issues and riveted boats require repairs, the hull of a heavy welded aluminum boat like Hewescraft tends to hold its shape and strength.
Safety
The safety of you and your family is a top priority for Hewescraft. Their boats are built above and beyond Canadian & US coastguard standards. Hewescraft takes the extra step of installing recoverable flotation in all of its boats over 20' and flotation tests each and every hull that comes off the line. Hewescraft even goes so far as to swap each hull during their test to ensure that its flotation is up to the Hewescraft standard. Now that is something not every boat manufacturer can claim!
Big Water Proven
Hewescraft is the #1 selling boat in Alaska, and it is also one of the most popular throughout the Pacific Northwest. Because of the rough and often uncertain conditions in these areas, boat shoppers need to know they have a rig that can get them on the water and back safely. We're proud to say that after over 60 years, these people continue to choose Hewescraft as the vessel of choice to do that!
NO CARPET. Anywhere in The Boat
You won't find any carpet in a Hewescraft! You won't even really find absorbent fabrics. Hewescraft only uses marine-grade vinyl flooring and interior paint to finish off its boats so that they stay clean and are easy to maintain. Plus fabrics tend to take on moisture and smells eventually, which is also another downside.
160/180 Sportsmen
The perfect boat for any of the lakes in Alberta. With high 29" sides, wide 86" beam, and 0.160" gauge aluminum hull bottom these boats are very popular among lake fishermen. In fact, it's Hewescraft's best seller. The 160 or 180 sportsmen give you everything you'll need to get on the water including a 27 gal fish box on the bow, folding top with drop curtains, bench seats with storage, storage under bucket seats, walk-through windshield, drivers side windshield wiper, side rod holders and lots more! We rig the 160 Sportsmen with a 90- 4 stroke and you get your choice of either Mercury or Yamaha power & rigging. Have a look at our current inventory for more details and pictures check out our showroom.
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180/200 Pro V 2015's
The Pro V is a boat that was modelled after the Sportsmen, but beefed up to give you the versatility to go on larger water, have more friends aboard and ultimately have more boat. The Pro V is available with an extended transom, hard or soft top, and 18', 20 and 22' lengths. We usually stock the 20 foots because they are a more popular boat in Edmonton and based on the length, can accommodate up to a 175 or 200-hp motor. We usually stock 150's, but more power is always available. Please have a look at our Alberta Hewescraft inventory, for more details and pictures check out our showroom.
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Jet River Boats
Hewescraft is quickly becoming known in Alberta for affordable and excellently designed riverboats. Not only are Hewescraft Sport Jets extremely affordable, they're also well-rigged, fishable and of course built with Hewescraft sturdiness. These boats are well powered with a 200 Optimax V6 oil & fuel injected 2 stroke motor and a mercury sport jet pump with split duct reverse. The Optimax combines the get & go of a 2 stroke with the convenience of a 4 by not requiring pre-mixed fuel. And the V6 is a lighter motor that is available in V8s which is an extra bonus for both cruising speed and fuel economy.
These boats come with side rod holders, full swim grids, split duct reverse, stomp grates, walk-through windshields with open bow, 27 gal livewell, storage under every seat, a motor box with cushion, large open decks & more! We've also got some of these with UHMW plastic on the hull bottoms to protect you further when running the shallows. Have a look through our current inventory, for more details and pictures, check out our showroom.
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Sea Runner Mid Sized Ocean Boats
The Sea Runner series of boats give you the freedom to go offshore and handle any of the inland lakes. With 33" sides, a 96" beam, and an aggressive 34° deadrise the Sea Runner will keep you dry and stable even in choppy water. This line of boats has a huge 40-gallon livewell in the transom and the standard 27-gal livewell in the bow. The Sea Runner comes standard with a folding top, but it can be upgraded to a hard top, and the transom can also be extended as well. Please have a look at our current inventory, for more details and pictures check out our showroom.
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