| Fiberglass and aluminum fishing boats have long | | | | economical and tough. Aluminum boats come with |
| been embroiled in a disagreement over which is | | | | simple and relatively clear-cut designs. They are |
| more superior. The piece most argued about is | | | | light for their size, enabling superb performance |
| which of the two is built with better material. The | | | | with minimum horsepower. Some models come |
| fact is aluminum and fiberglass boats each have | | | | with smaller motors and thus require less fuel |
| their own benefits and particular shortcomings. | | | | usage. Aluminum fishing boats also offer easy |
| Fiberglass fishing boats are made of a tough yet | | | | modification, allowing boaters to easily add and |
| flexible material. Glass has been added to enable | | | | alter accessories. With some models, buyers can |
| easy repair. The flexibility of the fiberglass boat | | | | add hull curves and performance just like with |
| holds a big advantage in that it can be made into | | | | glass or wood boats. One handicap of aluminum |
| any imaginable shape. Fishing boat hulls made of | | | | fishing boats is that the broad bow of its hull |
| fiberglass basically present smoother, dryer and | | | | causes spray to be directed upward, causing a |
| more soothing trips. The reverse-chime hulls in | | | | soaked and rough riding experience. Also, repairing |
| fiberglass fishing boats permit them to cut | | | | a damaged aluminum boat requires a complex |
| through waves and push water and spray to | | | | process. |
| either side. When damaged, a good craftsman | | | | With all their individual merits and shortcomings |
| experienced in fiberglass repair can do wonders | | | | and the age-old which-is-better controversy, boat |
| on a damaged boat. One drawback with fiberglass | | | | sales still hold the answer as to which of the two |
| boats is that they are more expensive compared | | | | is being seen as the better alternative. The fact |
| to aluminum boats. | | | | that aluminum fishing boats maintain their lead is |
| On the other hand, an aluminum fishing boat is | | | | proof that buyers appear to favor price to any |
| chosen by those who want their boats | | | | other facet when selecting a fishing boat. |