robert graham
Admiral
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Re: Help Me Choose a Solid Aluminum Boat Hull?
A couple of advantages of aluminum boats over fiberglass, the aluminum is much lighter and very durable(no scraping, painting, gell-coating). The weight advantage can be a big factor depending on what you plan to tow with. My Express is a 1999 and I just touch it up with a can of camouflage OD green paint, otherwise it's like new. I can run the bow right up on the oyster bars and not worry about hurting it. But it all just depends on what you want and need. All boats are in one way or another just a compromise of what you want/need/can afford. Good Luck!
A couple of advantages of aluminum boats over fiberglass, the aluminum is much lighter and very durable(no scraping, painting, gell-coating). The weight advantage can be a big factor depending on what you plan to tow with. My Express is a 1999 and I just touch it up with a can of camouflage OD green paint, otherwise it's like new. I can run the bow right up on the oyster bars and not worry about hurting it. But it all just depends on what you want and need. All boats are in one way or another just a compromise of what you want/need/can afford. Good Luck!