Did you price RDS in Perry?
http://www.rdsaluminum.com/
They made a perfect replacement for my Seafari when I needed one out of 1/8" aluminum, which matched the original thickness. It was about 2006, but the price was comparable to similar capacity above-deck poly. Retail invoice was right under $8 per gal.
(Although I have to admit it actually cost me nothing as they built it as a "display" for ProLine, who then "comp'd" it to me. It helped to have a parishioner who was a VP).
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Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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