1998 Maxweld Cuddy Hardtop

1998 Maxweld Custom 28' Heavy-Duty Offshore Cuddy Hardtop

Twin 2016 Honda BF150s • ~190 Hours • Commercial-Grade Aluminum Construction • Trailer Included

There are plenty of aluminum fishing boats on the market.

Very few are built like this.

This 1998 Maxweld Custom Offshore Cuddy Hardtop was built during an era when many Pacific Northwest aluminum builders still constructed boats with true commercial influence-heavy material schedules, extensive internal reinforcement, aggressive hull geometry, and practical offshore layouts designed around utility rather than maximizing showroom appeal.

This is not a lightweight production river sled pretending to be an offshore platform.

This is a heavily built 5086 aluminum offshore cuddy originally designed as an inboard-powered platform and professionally converted to twin outboards in 2019. The result is a rare combination of commercial-style hull construction paired with modern, efficient, low-hour four-stroke outboard power.

Configured specifically for offshore fishing, utility work, crabbing, and Pacific Northwest conditions, this vessel offers the type of structural integrity and deck practicality that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in modern recreational aluminum boats.

Twin 2016 Honda BF150 outboards currently show approximately 190 hours and are paired with hydraulic steering, dual controls, trim tabs, modern Garmin electronics, radar, and a fully self-bailing fishing deck.

Trailer is included.

DIMENSIONS & HULL CONSTRUCTION

Length Overall: 28'

Registered Length: 24'10"

Beam: 9'6"

Bottom Width: 90"

Deadrise:
• 18° at transom
• Progressive entry to 36° forward

Hull Material:
• Heavy-gauge 5086 marine-grade aluminum

Bottom Thickness:
• .190" aluminum bottom plating

Side Thickness:
• .160" aluminum side plating

This hull was clearly designed with offshore durability in mind rather than minimizing material cost or weight.

Structural Construction Includes:

• 5-stringer heavy-duty superstructure
• Full transverse bulkheads
• Full longitudinal bulkheads
• (6) vertical interior ribs per side
• Full-length reverse chines
• (4) lifting/turning strakes
• Dual exterior splash rails per side
• Welded aluminum self-bailing deck system
• Full welded structural framework throughout

The construction schedule on this boat is substantially heavier than most comparable recreational aluminum boats in this size range.

DECK & EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

• Welded aluminum self-bailing deck
• Full walkaround side decks (9")
• Full welded bow rail
• Stern handrails
• Pilothouse roof handrails
• Transom handrails
• Heavy-duty welded bow eye
• Welded aluminum cleats fore, midship, and stern
• Stainless fasteners throughout
• Antifoul bottom paint

The layout provides safe movement around the vessel underway and excellent utility for docking, anchoring, fishing, and working gear offshore.

ANCHORING & FORWARD AREA

• Bow anchor locker
• Deck access hatch
• Anchor and chain storage
• Anchor included

COMMERCIAL / WORKING FEATURES

One of the standout aspects of this vessel is how purpose-built it feels for real offshore use.

Working Features Include:

• Custom welded pivoting crab pot boom
• Welded radar arch
• Exterior deck lighting
• Dual exterior horn speakers mounted on cabin roof
• Heavy-duty welded aluminum construction throughout

This is the kind of setup that appeals equally to offshore fishermen, crabbers, utility users, and buyers wanting an overbuilt recreational platform.

PILOTHOUSE & CUDDY

The enclosed hardtop and cuddy layout provide genuine all-weather usability-something increasingly difficult to find in smaller aluminum offshore boats.

Cabin Features Include:

• 6'2" interior headroom
• Insulated and carpeted headliner
• Carpeted cuddy sidewalls
• Locking aluminum bulkhead door
• Full-length welded grab rails
• Excellent visibility throughout pilothouse

Windows & Visibility:

• (2) Diamond Sea Glaze sliding tinted windows
• (6) fixed tinted windows
• (2) tinted port lights
• Lewmar 18" x 18" overhead hatch
• AFI pantographic windshield wipers for driver and passenger

Interior Seating & Layout:

• Forward V-berth
• Dinette seating for four
• Dinette converts into berth
• (6) custom cushions included
• Center cushion for toilet area
• Cuddy closure curtain
• Sportsman captain's chair

The layout works exceptionally well for overnight fishing trips, long-range coastal runs, and Pacific Northwest weather conditions.

GALLEY & INTERIOR SYSTEMS

• Wallas 2-burner diesel stove
• Integrated Wallas blower heater system
• AC/DC refrigerator
• UHMW cutting board countertop
• Stainless sink (15" x 17")
• Whale manual freshwater pump
• 10-gallon freshwater tank
• Chemical toilet

This is a practical offshore setup designed around reliability and simplicity.

BACK DECK & FISHING LAYOUT

The aft deck was designed to fish.

Deck Features Include:

• Welded aluminum self-bailing deck
• (2) large in-deck self-draining fish boxes
• Plumbed washdown pump with hose
• (2) full-length under-gunnel storage trays
• Deck lighting throughout
• Open fishing layout with excellent working room

Fishing Equipment Includes:

• (2) Walker electric downriggers
• Downrigger mounts
• Cannonball cradles

This is a highly functional salmon, tuna, halibut, and multi-species offshore platform.

FUEL & SYSTEMS

Fuel Capacity:
• 130 gallons

Electrical & Fuel Systems:

• Dual batteries
• Marine battery selector switch
• Dual fuel-water separators

BILGE & SAFETY SYSTEMS

• Primary 2000 GPH bilge pump with automatic float switch
• Secondary automatic Water Detective bilge pump system

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

Primary Electronics:

• Garmin 1242XSV multifunction display
• Garmin GT50M transducer
• Garmin GMR 18XHD radar dome

Secondary / Backup Electronics:

• Furuno FCV-582L fish finder
• Furuno transducer system

Communications:

• ICOM IC-M504 VHF marine radio
• VHF antenna
• Uniden Pro538W CB & weather radio
• CB antenna

Additional Electronics:

• Richie compass
• Dual trim tab gauges
• Honda tachometers with hour meters
• Poly-Planar marine stereo
• Poly-Planar marine speakers

This is a strong offshore electronics package with both primary and backup navigation/fish-finding capability.

PROPULSION

Twin Honda BF150A Four-Stroke Outboards

Engine Information:

• Year: 2016
• Approximate Hours: 190
• Professionally converted from inboard to outboard power in 2019
• Honda dual throttle/shift control system
• Power trim and tilt

Steering & Control:

• Seastar hydraulic steering system
• Boat Leveler Company Instatrim tabs

The outboard conversion dramatically modernized the boat while preserving the integrity of the original Maxweld hull.

The result is improved serviceability, excellent fuel economy, simplified maintenance, and strong offshore reliability.

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL

• Port navigation light (2NM)
• Starboard navigation light (2NM)
• Stern light (2NM)
• Anchor light (3NM mounted on radar arch)
• Cabin dome lighting throughout
• Exterior deck lighting

TRAILER

Included custom Maxweld galvanized trailer.

Trailer Features Include:

• Dual axle
• Surge brakes
• UHMW bunks
• Axles replaced in 2022
• Leaf springs replaced in 2022
• Stainless hardware replaced in 2022

A substantial upgrade considering current trailer pricing.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Originally built as an inboard-powered vessel
• Professionally converted to twin outboards in 2019
• Potential ability to re-register as 27'2" due to configuration change
• Heavy-gauge construction uncommon in comparable recreational vessels
• Configured specifically for offshore fishing and utility applications

WHY THIS BOAT STANDS OUT

Most aluminum boats in this size category are built primarily for weight reduction and production efficiency.

This Maxweld was built differently.

Heavy plate thickness.
Aggressive hull geometry.
Commercial-style internal structure.
Modern low-hour Honda power.
Functional offshore layout.
Real working-deck capability.

This is the type of aluminum offshore boat experienced Pacific Northwest buyers search for because they understand how difficult it is to replicate this level of build quality today without spending substantially more money.

Ideal for:

• Offshore tuna fishing
• Salmon fishing
• Halibut fishing
• Crabbing
• Utility work
• Pacific Northwest cruising
• Commercial support use
• Multi-day offshore trips
• Serious all-weather boating