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I would like to know what is considered a solid hull construction and what is considered standard? For a 43 foot sail boat. Is a 1/2 inch thick fiberglass hull considered strong? Or is 1/8 fiberglass 3/8 balsawood and 1/8 fiberglass considered strong. What are boats built out of today...