Commercial and Government
Work Boats
Boat Right Marine builds custom aluminum work boats in Alvin, Texas, and has supplied service boats for commercial and public-sector use since 1990. The 24-foot reference hull carries a 7-foot 11-inch beam, drafts 10.5 inches at rest and 6 inches on plane, holds 65 gallons of fuel, carries up to 7 people and is rated for 150 horsepower. Boat Right offers complete design and fabrication, or will build to an agency or operator specification.
Centerline Length
24'
Draft on Plane
6"
Fuel Capacity
65 gal
Maximum Capacity
7 people
Reference vessel: 24' work boat
Every number we publish
| Centerline Length | 24' |
| Beam | 7' 11" |
| Dry Weight | Confirm |
| Draft at Rest | 10.5" |
| Draft on Plane | 6" |
| Approx. Hole Shot Draft | 12" |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 gal |
| Recommended Horsepower | 150 |
| Maximum Capacity | 7 people |
| Hull Material | Confirm |
Built for
/ Shallow, obstructed and flood-affected water where a deeper hull cannot operate. Boat Right has delivered work and response vessels to Texas municipal and state customers, including rescue boats purchased by the Houston Fire Department and the Corpus Christi Fire Department in 2024.
Work Boats builds
Questions buyers ask
How shallow does a Boat Right work boat run?+
The 24-foot reference hull drafts 10.5 inches at rest and 6 inches on plane, with about 12 inches needed to get on plane from a standing start.
How many people does it carry?+
The 24-foot hull is rated for 7 people, on 65 gallons of fuel and 150 horsepower.
Can Boat Right build to our written specification?+
Yes. Boat Right offers complete design and fabrication, or will build to a specification an agency or operator supplies.
How long do welded aluminum boats last?+
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What is the dry weight of the 24-foot work boat?+
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What vessel sizes can Boat Right build?+
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