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re: Stupid Boat Question: Aluminum vs. Fiberglass
Posted on 3/8/15 at 6:30 am to cgrand
Posted on 3/8/15 at 6:30 am to cgrand
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cgrand
Its mainily about the bay boats 22-24'. I had a 24' fiberglass and it handled chop fine if i wanted to run a couple miles offshore. I was just curious on the ride. Like the guy said above, any boat will beat you to death. I guess its all in preference to each person. 90% of my time is spent inshore but just have to watch your seas when you wana run out just like w any other boat. I know you can basically run over anything and they will last forever, I guess thats what caught my interest. Pros and cons I guess. Durability/lightweight/fuel costs vs smooth ride
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Posted on 3/8/15 at 10:55 am to sonoma8
post your email if you want and I will send you pix and a full review. My boat is 16 years old, gets run hard and put up wet and still looks brand new
there is nothing to break, crack or come loose. It's a 19' deep vee that will run in 2' of water. gas mileage with a 4 stroke is between 4 and 5 mpg. it has a durabak non slip deck coating
an aluminum boat is more expensive on the front end but will last your and several other lifetimes. The only drawbacks are that it does not ride as heavy in an offshore sea, especially a following sea, and you must be diligent about electrolysis (fasteners, trailer bunks, etc)
there is nothing to break, crack or come loose. It's a 19' deep vee that will run in 2' of water. gas mileage with a 4 stroke is between 4 and 5 mpg. it has a durabak non slip deck coating
an aluminum boat is more expensive on the front end but will last your and several other lifetimes. The only drawbacks are that it does not ride as heavy in an offshore sea, especially a following sea, and you must be diligent about electrolysis (fasteners, trailer bunks, etc)
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:47 pm to sonoma8
Mai, go aluminum.. If you want a better ride put ballast tanks... Shredded cork layed in the bottom does away with the heat problem, spray lines also works.
If you have a place to store indoors, either will fit you fishing needs and last.
If you have a place to store indoors, either will fit you fishing needs and last.
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