Lightweight aluminium boats

Advanced build quality, reliability, and versatility – aluminium boats have all of that.

Anyone who knows a thing or two about proper fishing or hunting, or simply values an active outdoor life, will confirm without a moment's hesitation that a boat is exactly the kind of thing you should always have on hand. Your own boat, in skilled hands, becomes a genuine helper. Fishing, hunting, leisure, river trips, and plenty more — all of that opens up to a boat owner.

But, as we know, boats come in different kinds. Our forefathers used wooden ones, our parents and grandparents used rubber inflatables, and we get to enjoy all the advantages of modern technology and get ourselves an aluminium boat. To understand what aluminium boats actually are and get acquainted with all their enviable advantages over other types, it's worth saying a few words about aluminium itself first.

For that, all you need to do is picture a material that's barely susceptible to any kind of corrosion, doesn't soak up water, doesn't deform when wet, has remarkable strength and durability, and — most important of all — is extremely light. Aluminium has all of these qualities. It's precisely this material that has become the base from which modern motorboats are built.

As for other characteristics, lightweight aluminium boats come in various sizes, from quite small ones designed for one or two passengers, all the way up to fine four-seater boats. An important feature of aluminium and duralumin boats is the option to fit special sponsons, which sit along the sides of the boat and serve to increase its stability on the water and its safety.

The rigid construction of these boats provides the necessary reliability. The whole structure is made up of the hull and separate reinforcing elements, whose solid joining turns the boat into a single, unified vessel. Since aluminium doesn't corrode, rust isn't a concern for it, and neither is getting wet. That means aluminium boats don't need any special upkeep. What's more, aluminium is a wonderful material for applying all kinds of decorative or camouflage finishes. The entire hull of such a boat can be covered with whatever pattern its owner likes, using a paintbrush, an ordinary aerosol spray can, or a paint sprayer.

Anyone who's ever been out on a boat will confirm that a motorboat has enormous functionality and versatility. Put simply, a boat fitted with a motor turns into fast, effective transport, and its passengers don't have to worry about manual effort, oars, or awkward steering. Of course, that doesn't take anything away from the popularity of rowing boats, since active recreation and rowing are very often simply inseparable ideas. But a modern aluminium boat can offer both options, "armed" with either a motor or oars. Fitting a motor to such a boat comes with no particular tricks involved. The whole installation can be done in the shortest possible time. And thanks to its construction and high reliability, depending on the type, an aluminium boat can take a motor of up to 15 horsepower. Convenient, reliable, practical, and durable. Can a wooden or rubber inflatable boat really claim all of those qualities?

Nowadays you can buy a boat at any specialised shop. All sorts of types, kinds, and modifications of boats are available to a wide range of buyers. But before making your choice and going through with a long-awaited purchase, it's worth studying the advantages of every type on offer with the utmost care and attention.

A rubber inflatable boat, of course, stands out for how compact it is when folded up. But before you can launch it on the water, ready for a trip, you need to inflate it. Sure, you can always bring along an electric pump, which makes a decent alternative to a hand pump, but that only adds to the list of things you need before a rubber boat can set off at all. A wooden boat, and likewise a plastic-hulled boat, don't offer the reliability and durability you need. They're not particularly notable for any kind of strength, and they constantly need special upkeep of their own.

But if you take a look at boats made of aluminium and learn about all their advantages, the right choice won't keep you waiting long. Plenty of hunters, fishermen, and simple river-trip enthusiasts will confirm that.

“Malyutka” aluminium boats combine the durability and light weight of the advanced material aluminium with the reliability and versatility of carefully thought-out shapes and construction. A boat like this can be lifted by one person without any trouble and carried on the roof rack of any car. It weighs just twenty-odd kilograms, and its functionality is second to none. For instance, the “Romantika” aluminium boat and its variants are a great fit for a day out on a river or lake. And the spacious, roomy “Msta” boat can become simply indispensable for any fisherman or hunter.

The “Malyutka” company offers lightweight aluminium boats in various series and modifications. While they differ from each other in size and functionality, every type of boat meets every modern reliability standard that guarantees high build quality. Every boat sale comes with professional advice from specialists and thorough information about the technical specifications of a given model. Aluminium boats and launches have already proven themselves as reliable, long-lasting watercraft, capable of faithfully serving their owner for many decades.