Duckworth vs Hewescraft in Coos Bay, OR

In Duckworth vs Hewescraft, the welded aluminum boat that fits how you fish is the Duckworth Advantage for mixed bay, river and lake days, and the Hewescraft extended-transom models when cockpit room and offshore layout come first. Both builders use heavy-gauge welded aluminum, and Y Marina in Coos Bay sells both with Yamaha four-stroke power.

Match the Boat to the Water First

Brand loyalty matters less than the water you fish most. A boat that is perfect for a river drift can feel cramped on a salmon trip beyond the bar, and the reverse is also true. Pick your hardest regular day, then compare packages against it. The table below uses only boats and details that Y Marina lists on its own product pages.

How you fish	Duckworth example	Hewescraft example	Confirm with sales
Bay and lakes, mixed family use	Advantage Classic with Yamaha F150XD and T9.9XPB kicker	160 Sportsman with Yamaha F70LB, described as compact and easy to tow	Seating, canvas and trailer fit for your driveway
Rivers (Coos, Millicoma, Coquille)	18' Advantage, listed for inland lakes and rivers as well as salmon	180 Open Fisherman, an open cockpit with Yamaha F70LB	Jet outboard availability for the hull you choose
Salmon and bottom fishing beyond the bar	20' Advantage Classic with F150XD and kicker	200 ProV ET, welded deep-v with an extended transom	Fuel range, hardtop and sea-state limits for your trips
Offshore halibut and tuna days	Special-order 34' Atlas, the largest offshore Duckworth	220 Ocean Pro ET HT with Yamaha F200XD and kicker	Pricing, build slot and electronics before you commit

Duckworth: The All-Around Advantage Line

Y Marina describes the Duckworth Advantage as a balance of performance, comfort and classic style, built with heavy-gauge welded aluminum. The 18' Advantage package pairs a Yamaha VF115XB 115 HP four-stroke with a T9.9XPB High Thrust kicker for trolling control, and the listing calls it equally at home offshore for salmon, on lakes or on a river. That makes it a sensible single boat for an angler who splits time across several waters.

The 20' Advantage Classic steps up to a Yamaha F150XD and a T9.9XPB kicker. Y Marina lists it at a Clear the Decks price of $69,000, which is a documented price for that package at the time of the listing. Treat it as a reference point rather than a promise, because trailer, options and electronics change the final number.

Hewescraft: Cockpit Room and Offshore Layout

Hewescraft's pitch in the Y Marina listings centers on the extended transom. The 200 ProV ET is a welded aluminum deep-v hull with over 85 square feet of usable cockpit space, and the outboard sits completely outside the transom, which the listing credits with more fishing room and better onboard safety. It lists 48 gallons of fuel capacity and an approximate dry weight of 1,925 lbs, and it rides on a galvanized tandem axle E-Z Loader trailer.

Moving up, the 220 Ocean Pro ET HT adds a hardtop and a Yamaha F200XD with a high-thrust kicker, aimed at salmon, halibut and tuna. Y Marina lists it as a contact-for-pricing boat, so we will not guess a figure here. At the smaller end, the 180 Open Fisherman and 160 Sportsman suit calmer water and easier towing with a Yamaha F70LB.

Crossing the Bar Changes the Questions

Buyers elsewhere ask the same thing. One IFish forum thread on aluminum Pacific Northwest fishing boats splits intended use into family lake days, sheltered saltwater and a few ocean trips, and asks how to size power and what the partial hardtop means on a Duckworth. Another Lake Ontario United discussion of a Hewescraft cites lower trailering weight, fuel consumption and costs as reasons to consider aluminum. Those are owner questions, not specifications, so verify details with the dealer.

Stock, Special Order and Power Choices

Y Marina carries new packages in stock and takes special-order and incoming builds, with holds and Yamaha power choices before the boat arrives. Its offerings also include Yamaha four-stroke kickers and jet outboards. Whether a particular hull can take a jet, and when an incoming build will land, is something to confirm with sales, since those details are not published. For a broader walk through the process, see the guide to choosing aluminum fishing boats for sale in Coos Bay.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

Decide your fishing style first, then your rigging and electronics, then price one specific configuration. A boat priced bare and a boat with a chartplotter, sonar and a kicker are different purchases. Y Marina's rigging technician is certified in NMEA 2000, ABYC and Yamaha Helm Master EX, so electronics can be planned with the package. The dealer sits at 1307 Newmark Ave, and the Coos Bay boat dealer location page has hours and directions for talking it through in person.

Y Marina is a Yamaha Best in Class dealer since 2008 and was named a Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer for 2020–2024. Ongoing care also matters, so review the boat service and repair department before you buy; some model and age restrictions apply to seasonal service.

FAQ

Is Duckworth or Hewescraft better for river fishing?

Neither is better by brand. The Duckworth 18' Advantage is listed for rivers and lakes, while the Hewescraft 180 Open Fisherman offers an open cockpit. If you run a jet outboard on the Coos, Millicoma or Coquille, confirm that option for the exact hull.

Do both brands use welded aluminum?

Yes. Y Marina's listings describe Duckworth as heavy-gauge welded aluminum construction and the Hewescraft packages as welded aluminum hulls.

What does the $69,000 price cover?

It is the Clear the Decks price listed for the 2026 Duckworth 20' Advantage Classic package, which includes a Yamaha F150XD, a T9.9XPB kicker and an E-Z Loader trailer. Other packages may differ, so ask for a quote on your configuration.

Which boat suits which angler?

Mixed bay, river and lake trips: Duckworth Advantage.
Cockpit room for several anglers: Hewescraft ProV ET.
Hardtop offshore days: Hewescraft Ocean Pro ET HT.
Largest special-order offshore build: Duckworth 34' Atlas.
Compact, easy-to-tow river boat: Hewescraft 160 Sportsman or 180 Open Fisherman.