Avenger boats
Avenger is a small boat builder with 146 registered hulls in the US fleet, most dating to the mid 1990s. The typical Avenger is a 19 foot gasoline powered boat suited to inshore fishing or recreational use. The limited production run and age of most models make parts availability and service history key concerns for buyers.
Are Avenger boats reliable?
With a fleet dominated by 27 to 35 year old boats, condition varies widely based on maintenance and storage history. The single USCG recall on record suggests isolated safety issues rather than systemic manufacturing problems. Ownership costs are driven primarily by maintenance on aging gasoline engines and fiberglass degradation.
Common problems to inspect on a used Avenger
- Transom rot from improper storage or drainage on 1990s era hulls
- Fuel system deterioration on 27 to 35 year old gasoline engines
- Electrical corrosion from saltwater exposure
- Stress cracks in fiberglass from hard use or impact
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Recalls (1)
- ⚠ Recall
950123T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
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USCG MIC entries (8)
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ICFAVENGER CUSTOM BOATS CHALMMETTE, LA inactive -
ACLAVENGER CUSTOM BOATS LLC BELLE CHASSE, LA inactive -
AMOAVENGER MFG CO COVINGTON, LA inactive -
ATIAVENGER 24 INC. PORT RICHEY, FL active -
AVGAVENGER BOAT CO INC NEW ORLEANS, LA active -
REZAVENGER BOATS COLLISON, LA active -
AGRAVENGER MANUFACTURING CO HARVEY, LA active -
EJLAVENGER MARINE HARVEY, LA active
Frequently asked questions
Are Avenger boats reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the individual boat's maintenance history rather than the brand, given most Avenger boats are 27 to 35 years old. A thorough survey before purchase is essential.
What size are most Avenger boats?
The median Avenger measures 19 feet, with the majority of the 146 registered hulls falling in the small fishing or runabout category.
When were Avenger boats made?
Most registered Avenger boats date to the mid 1990s, with model years 1991 to 1999 representing the bulk of production.
What should I inspect on a used Avenger?
Focus on transom integrity, fuel system condition, and fiberglass stress cracks. These are the most common failure points on boats of this age and type.
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