Tin Boat
Fibre Glass vs Alluminum Fishing Boat – Pros & Cons?
I currently have a 14ft tin boat (9.9hp) for fishing: Sometimes in shallow stumpy, rocky water. I have hit rocks/ bottomed, draged up boat ramps, rocks, etc.
With that said…
Looking at buying a new 14 foot fibre glass fishing boat. Does anyone know the pros and cons of owning and operating a fibre glass vs alluminum?
I heard you may risk a rupture with fibre glass if you strike something & that the life of the fibre boat is shorter. And I know I will need a trailer.
Thanks in Advance!!! Good luck fishing this summer!!
GRP is quieter and softer riding, but it will be heavier, and much less forgiving of impacts on rocks. If the gel coat is damaged water can access the fibreglass, and over time severe internal damage can occur – just fix any dings, cracks and chips straight away.
Another heavy duty tinny will be best for your use if bouncing off rocks and ramps. The lifespan otherwise is similar between the materials if the boats are looked after. Certainly you won’t have the electrolysis potential of alloy with a GRP hull, and alloy doesn’t get osmosis but constant impacts are really bad for GRP.
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