[Destroyer]

Nice looking boat. Being ex-Navy, I know a thing or two about Aluminum on boats in the open ocean. I spent several years on a Destroyer that had a completely aluminum superstructure, as well as 15 months on an all aluminum Swift Boat. Simply put if you maintain it properly it will last a long, long time... but if you fail to maintain it, then it won't last a decade. Even anodised aluminum will corrode under the onslaught of constant salt water, so the boat will need to be sweetwater washed constantly. That's the downside.. the upside is that it's strong, lightweight and easily repaired if it gets into a fight with a rock or a dock. I have no idea about this particular boat, although, after visiting their website http://www.northriverboats.com/I will say it does look very well built. Truthfully, I wouldn't mind having one.

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE NORTH RIVER MAINTENANCE MANUAL:

After running your boat in saltwater, it is required to flush the engine with freshwater (see engine owners manual) and wash the entire boat, inside and out, as well as the trailer with fresh water immediately after pulling the boat out of the water. Washing the boat is a critical means of reducing the risk of crevice corrosion and paint related corrosion. Washing should include: complete flushing of the entire boat inside and out using freshwater and boat soap. Don***8217;t forget to wash the trailer as well. We also recommend that you wax your boat as often as possible especially prior to using your boat in saltwater. Because saltwater corrosion is not warrantable we don***8217;t recommend mooring or excessive use in saltwater.