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We would be happy to get you into one. We have a 2025 185 Luxor in stock now.

We have a current 2025 Thunder Jet 185 Luxor equipped very similar to the one in this video in our showroom now for $73k.

This boat does have an integrated tank. It is a 15gal tank.

The floor in these boat is a vinyl wrapped plywood. This is common material and method to give a good long lasting floor that is quieter, warmer and overall easier to live with than aluminum. The floor is also several panels that are easy to remove individually if you ever need to access tanks/hoses/wiring. The floor is the ONLY wood in these boats.

@ thanks for the update.

I'm a little confused by your statement. The full framed heavy duty windshield is one of the defining characteristics on these boats. The weakest part of most traditional fishing boats is the windshield. The windshield on the Thunder Jets is so substantial you don't even really think about them. They are also nice and tall and easy to see through with very little obstruction from the frame work.

Thank you for the nice comment. We enjoy making these videos and wish we had time to do more. If you have any questions about any of the boats please let us know. Thanks!

We sold this 2024 with a 90HP Mercury for $34,250. A 2025 would be a bit more as there there was a slight increase from the factory.

This is a great boat with a tremendous amount of space for an boat in the "18ft" class. We have another one arriving next week that will be available!

We have not continued this project. Frankly we have been busy doing many other projects and haven't had the time to get back to this one...however, we do still have the boat and it is now completely stripped of all rotten wood and water logged foam. It is available as-is or we would be happy to continue the project for a buyer.

Just to make sure things are clear...in defining what a heavy gauge boat is the industry uses 0.125 as the break point. Many, if not most boats in this market have 0.160 or 0.190 bottom thickness. Many do have or can optionally have 0.250 bottom but that is not the norm.

...ha ha...I wish we were making 200%! I'd be happy to show you actual numbers some day if you want to have a real conversation about costs and profits in the marine industry...ha ha...

This boat has sold. We will be ordering boats for 2025 very soon. Let us know if there is something we can help with.

@@northwater4991 can you do a 20’ cc with the T top?

@@DStupak1 Yes. You move up to the Kenai model for a 20ft boat but it is available as a CC and a T-Top. It is also a bit deeper boat than the Pro-V.

We have a new one these arriving to the show room next week!

There is room under the front deck that can be used for batteries. You could get 2 in there for a 24V system.

@@northwater4991 Thank you!

The livewell is approximately 51"x13"x11" which equates to approximately 31 gallons.

This boat sold for $69,500

@@northwater4991 CAD ? USD ? any dealer in BC canada ?

We do not recommend trailering with the canvas up on this boat. Certainly, a short distance at slower speeds it may be ok, but certainly at higher speeds/freeway it would be best to take it down.

with so many RH boats out there, and not a peep of these kinds of issues, wouldn't hurt to share some videos of it

This boat sold for $69,500 and will reach speeds in the mid 40s reliably.

@@northwater4991 thanks for that

Wow. That is quite the comment. You know, if you don't like the video, no one forced you to watch it. Are you a competitor of ours? I'm not really sure what your motivation is. I wouldn't normally justify a comment like this with a response, you caught me in a rare mood....of course I am a clown....so I guess the jokes on you. You clearly took some of the points we made out of context. We do not and have never claimed to set MSRP. We can however, set our selling price. If you look at the MSRP for some brands they are inflated. If you look at Thunder Jet you will find that their MSRP is a number in line with the market competitors. We can sell under that MSRP. I sure wish we could make 40% profit as you seem to think we can. That just is not the reality for any boat dealer. If you are in the market for a heavy gauge boat, I actually encourage you to reach out and we can go over all the details of MSRP, selling price and compare those to any competitive brand. No clowning around. We are here to help if you actually want to engage in a conversation. Thanks.

Hi Duane. Not sure where you got the info that this has a plastic tank. Most of the RH boats have aluminum welded tanks that the company builds in house. Let us know if we can help with any questions.

We have this boat priced currently (1/31/24) with a Mercury 60HP Command Thrust Tiller and trailer for $29,250.

We would be happy to get you the exact boat you are looking for. We can custom order it just the way you want it. Let us know if we can help. Thanks!

We aren't sure why we are loosing the audio quality. Thanks for the suggestion.

Hi. Thanks for asking. We won't be able to make it to any of the Grand Rapids area shows this year. We would be happy to discuss any details with you over phone or email. You are also more than welcome to come see the boats here at our showroom. Let us know if we can help. Thanks!

Hi John. These are all very good questions. As a dealer we have looked at how many of the competitors build their boats and compared those to the boats we carry. When comparing various brands and the specs, you need to confirm they are using an apples to apples comparison. For the RH - Coastal 20, the very close comparison is to the Hewescraft 200 ProV ET. Dimensions are very close on these two boats. Hewescraft build their boats differently. If you look at the side of an RH you will notice two creases that run the full length. This add a huge amount of stiffness. This reduces the need for extensive internal bracing. They use the metal already there to the fullest extent and create a stiff structure. In addition to that, RH is proudly a no foam company. That is they don't need heavy, water absorbing foam to create a stiff rugged boat. Any boat over 20ft overall is not required to have flotation foam.

I'm breaking my response up a bit. North River as another builder of heavy gauge boats is a very different comparison. I would not put the RH Coastal in the same comparison with the NR SeaHawk 20'x8'. The North River has a deeper deadrise hull, aluminum floor and many other differences. North River is a higher end brand. They do have many reasons they are more expensive. North River is also a no foam company, but they also use thicker metal in the side of their boats and also having the deeper V forward certainly adds weight and cost. While the grade of aluminum used is also important not all of the manufacturers publish that info.

Regarding some of your technical questions on the RH boats and the configuration and so forth. The bow fish box/storage has drainage through a hose out the transom. The forward storage cubby shares its floor with the rest of the bow. Now, there are holes that would allow any substantial water entering that area into the bilge. This is not an abnormal design. Regarding the house and start batteries, yes they are located (as in most boats) in an area where the water on the deck of the boat would flow on its way to the bilge. The batteries are intended to sit in trays on the deck. In other boats (even those you mentioned) the compartments you think look dry are anything but and in some cases are recessed below floor level and actually creates a low spot for water to collect. In reality you can't have battery compartments sealed. Traditional batteries need to vent and all batteries really shouldn't be in a confined area. In thinking about various different set ups for batteries, I've seen more issues with boats that have small dedicated, sealed areas for batteries than those that don't. I really can't think of a boat that has an area where the batteries are truly dry. All of this is to say that RH Aluminum boats build boats that are well within the norms for the industry and does so with smart use of materials and design that allows them to sell at a price point that is quite a bit lower than the competition. RH Aluminum Boats are a value proposition. They provide a good balance of quality, design and cost.

@@northwater4991 Thank you guys for such a quick and thorough reply!!!! I'll be taking another look at the RH!

@@northwater4991 No hatches on the deck? no space underneath?

We compare these boats to many other brands often. We agree that the value they offer is very hard to beat.

If you notice, this boat has a welded platform on the transom. While this is a very nice added feature, it also make the boat over 20ft so therefore it does not need the dreaded foam to be added. Unlike many other brands of boats that need foam to create the stiffness and structural strength in their hulls, this boat has plenty of strength without it. Also, without the foam you won't need to worry about the inevitable water absorption, corrosion and floor rot associated with foam.

Awesome. Thanks for that info. I am aware that over 20’ there are very few rules, and I understand how the manufacturers might label it an “18V” indicating 18’ when the actual hull length is different. Thanks again!!

@@tomspontoons No Problem. Let us know if we can help with anything else.

I have the 17' version. The foam was inside sealed bags in bildge and on side gunnels. They also had it up front below front deck and injected inside the box stringers. Boat is a tank, drafts 6"-8" at rest. I've run a 25/40/60 on it and it gets on plane at 15-16 mph. I've run it in rivers next to fly fisherman and in lakes. It's a tiller and wet ride when it gets nasty. Have had 3 people in one side never felt tippy.

@@omieyouknowme Yes, on boats that are under 20ft overall the USCG does require foam. As I mentioned the 18ft boat has a welded swim platform/ladder on the back that officially makes it over 20ft.

Those are good questions. The top of the T-Top on this boat is 114" so you would need a 10' door for this configuration. To the top windshield is 8'1" HOWEVER, the windshield folds down. When folded you only need about 6' of clearance. You could easily get this boat into a garage with a 8ft door if you don't have the T-Top.

We agree. A true heavy gauge boat is typically a no frills fishing machine. It is built to last for decades and is a boat you won't have to worry about.

There are optional rod storage holders that can be added into the side trays of the boat. These are just the gripper style that hold the rods.

Hi Dan. Thanks for watching. We know this boat isn’t for everyone. It is a pretty basic boat that serves some pretty basic purposes.

for 35k it is

so I did some research and I guess Hewescraft are sprayfoamed. not sure if this brand is or not.