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Fiberglass vs custom aluminum bay boat
Posted on 8/10/17 at 10:41 am
Posted on 8/10/17 at 10:41 am
Have never owned either but I want to buy something next year.
If I'd go the aluminum route I know I would want something built better and heavier than The mass produced brands.
What's y'all's opinions on pros and cons of both over the life cycle of the boat.
Thanks.
If I'd go the aluminum route I know I would want something built better and heavier than The mass produced brands.
What's y'all's opinions on pros and cons of both over the life cycle of the boat.
Thanks.
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Posted on 8/10/17 at 10:44 am to GO TIGERS GO
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Fiberglass
I've not ridden in any aluminum bay boat that wasn't wet and rough. That's not to say that they're not out there.
By and far my experience in fiberglass bay boats are that you can get a drier, easier riding hull. And their resale, depending on the brand and condition, will probably be on average higher.
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 10:46 am
Posted on 8/10/17 at 10:47 am to GO TIGERS GO
(If money is no object) Can't go wrong with an American Custom Aluminum boat.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 10:51 am to PolarPop5
im not saying that money is not an issue but I don't mind spending, within reason, for a quality boat.
I'd primarily be fishing Big Lake area and Toledo.
I'd primarily be fishing Big Lake area and Toledo.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 10:55 am to GO TIGERS GO
Aluminum doesn't offer any flex in bigger chop. It is a very jarring ride.
I have fished primarily out of gravois' my whole life and I prefer glass.
I have fished primarily out of gravois' my whole life and I prefer glass.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 10:55 am to GO TIGERS GO
The biggest difference (I own an aluminum boat and ride in a friends glass boat) is weight. The aluminum boat will be pushed around a lot more in the wind. I love my aluminum boat
Posted on 8/10/17 at 10:55 am to GO TIGERS GO
May want to look at a Bay/Bass Hybrid Boat. Would handle a chop nicely and has the fishability and speed of a traditional bass boat. Something styled like this. LINK
Posted on 8/10/17 at 11:08 am to PolarPop5
It moved, thats a nice rig
Posted on 8/10/17 at 11:11 am to PolarPop5
That's a nice boat but although I enjoy bass fishing, I'm looking for a c/c and something with more "floor" area.
My son and I have been know to run an occasional line and to put out a net or two in Toledo. He also loves to salt water fish and I want something I don't have to be scared of in a little wind and chop.
One of the reasons I was leaning aluminum is that I could be a little more rough with it and I'm not one to spend hours cleaning and waxing a boat. I'm much more into utility than flash.
My son and I have been know to run an occasional line and to put out a net or two in Toledo. He also loves to salt water fish and I want something I don't have to be scared of in a little wind and chop.
One of the reasons I was leaning aluminum is that I could be a little more rough with it and I'm not one to spend hours cleaning and waxing a boat. I'm much more into utility than flash.
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 11:15 am
Posted on 8/10/17 at 11:22 am to GO TIGERS GO
LINK
28 Aluminum Hybrid Bay Boat, not sure anything can compare to it. One slight problem, 180K....
28 Aluminum Hybrid Bay Boat, not sure anything can compare to it. One slight problem, 180K....
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 11:31 am
Posted on 8/10/17 at 12:14 pm to GO TIGERS GO
I just bought a used 20' Gaudet. It's CC with lots of floor space. I went aluminum because in my mind it's less to worry about. I'm pretty OCD with stuff, and I didn't want to worry about anything banging into it etc.. I also do a lot of crabbing, jug lines and all, so I feel much better about getting it dirty or dropping things in it and spraying it out to clean it, nothing really to have to keep up like I envision having keep up a glass boat. I know glass boats ride a little better, but a 3/16 custom aluminum hull will probably outlast me.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 12:25 pm to PolarPop5
Posted on 8/10/17 at 1:15 pm to GEAUXLPOST
That's kind of what my train of thought is
Posted on 8/10/17 at 2:12 pm to GO TIGERS GO
Any of the 22' bay boats will do well unless you fish 4 people often consider a 24'
Posted on 8/10/17 at 3:18 pm to PolarPop5
Aluminum or bondo?
Posted on 8/10/17 at 3:43 pm to GO TIGERS GO
a boat rides wet or dry based solely on the hull design and that's mainly the shape and design of the bow.
fiberglass doesn't last, it has a given shelf life which can be extended with keeping it hidden out of the sun but it will crack and fail at some point, that's a plain and simple fact.
aluminum will last you a lifetime plus, it can be welded if need be if you hit something and very little you can do to it that cant be repaired cheaply.
fiberglass doesn't last, it has a given shelf life which can be extended with keeping it hidden out of the sun but it will crack and fail at some point, that's a plain and simple fact.
aluminum will last you a lifetime plus, it can be welded if need be if you hit something and very little you can do to it that cant be repaired cheaply.
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 8/10/17 at 3:50 pm to GO TIGERS GO
They both have their pros and cons.
I lean toward fiberglass. Aluminum is loud as hell and for the most part will knock your teeth out in rough water.
I lean toward fiberglass. Aluminum is loud as hell and for the most part will knock your teeth out in rough water.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 4:03 pm to GO TIGERS GO
If you fish or run any open water and have a shed or place to store your boat dry, fiberglass is the only way to go. I've owned both and my glass boat was head and shoulders better than my aluminum boats.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:14 pm to GO TIGERS GO
I'm going to start checking both out in a couple of weeks in earnest.
Who is considered the top few custom aluminum builders in the state?
Who is considered the top few custom aluminum builders in the state?
Posted on 8/10/17 at 6:16 pm to GO TIGERS GO
Glass is smoother. Aluminum can take a beating
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