• How many boats this size have they built?
• Will they give you references of boat owners?
• Can you get a test ride on a boat in the size you want?
• Can you look in the shop/plant at various stages of construction?
• What alloys do they use (should be 5086 series or 5052 these are marine grade aluminum's)?
• Do they have pictures at various stages of construction.
• Do they have photos of floor assembly. It is structurally important to the strength of the vessel.
• Are the sides one piece or are they two different gauges? Two different gauges welded at the chine sides are not as strong as one solid piece of aluminum.
• Do you have a good sense of space and proportions? Look at the boat out of water and from the side. It should look smooth and balanced.
• Flare at the bow front - most welded aluminum boats have minimal or no flare; this translates to a wet bow. The Wolf press formed lifting streak and formed fiberglass boats have the necessary flare for a drier bow.

Buying a used boat?
Here are something to look for ...

• has water seeped into bilge, indicated by a dirty bilge area.
• damage on the bow & sides at water line area.
• are there cracks on decks and windshield or cabin joins.
• cabin roof that leaks has allowed water to damage the inside of the boat
• is the floor spongy when walking or jumping on it.

5052 & 5086

Both are marine grade aluminum's and come in different gauges of thickness available. 5086 is the favorite among some builders but it can crack easily when it is bent. Wolf boats use primarily 5052 as this metal bends making it suitable for press formed lift streaks.