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Hugues
I would suggest also to see what is Strongall from Meta, a well known boat maker in France
Mario Jugend
Great article, do you know Lloyds Ship Brisbane, how would you classify them?
Thanks
Steve
Thanks for a very useful and well done story comparing the two materials. Makes aluminum look more interesting - like Garcia boats. Well done!
Howard Conant
Shawn,
Thanks for the good article.More than 30 years ago we embarked on a project to build our 51’ aluminum cutter Holy Grail. Please see www.sail-our-world.com. I still think aluminum is the finest boat building material available for sailboats.
In your first paragraph, “What are the pros and cons of an aluminum sailboat?” what follows in bold might lead to some confusion, as the sentences do not identify which assertions are Pros and which are Cons. Also, on your statemet that aluminum needs painting every 2 or 3 years, that is only, IF YOU PAINT IT. But why would you? Agreed, aluminum does not like paint. And fortunately, it does not NEED paint. Our Holy Grail is only painted under the waterline and on deck to create a nonskid walking surface. Otherwise, paint is not needed. In 29 years of service, the underbody primer coat of paint has remained perfect. It was applied correctly and has served as a barrier coat which has never needed renewing. Further, it is that crucial coat that protects the alu.
Peter
Does anyone have any experience with Herley 3400 Solar Power Catamarans? Is the company known for good build quality?
You got my attention when you said that aluminum is stronger than fiberglass since fiberglass tends to crack when under stress. This is something that I will share with my husband since he is planning to buy a quintrex boat. He said that he wanted to use the boat every Sunday for his fishing and boating trips, and it makes sense to choose a boat that will last for a long time.
Alice
We are looking at a boat made in Italy from Cantieri Navali. I trust made in Italy but does anyone know if it’s a good make? Thank you!
Elina Brooks
It’s good to know that while aluminum might be lighter, it is ten times stronger than fiberglass, so the boat will only dent during a collision. I’ll be settling in a house near the coast starting this summer, so I wanted to get a boat I can use from time to time. I’ll be sure to consider one made of aluminum once I find a boat dealer to contact about my purchase soon. https://www.xtremeboatspc.com/
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Hugues
I would suggest also to see what is Strongall from Meta, a well known boat maker in France
Mario Jugend
Great article, do you know Lloyds Ship Brisbane, how would you classify them?
Thanks
Steve
Thanks for a very useful and well done story comparing the two materials. Makes aluminum look more interesting - like Garcia boats. Well done!
Howard Conant
Shawn,
Thanks for the good article.More than 30 years ago we embarked on a project to build our 51’ aluminum cutter Holy Grail. Please see www.sail-our-world.com. I still think aluminum is the finest boat building material available for sailboats.
In your first paragraph, “What are the pros and cons of an aluminum sailboat?” what follows in bold might lead to some confusion, as the sentences do not identify which assertions are Pros and which are Cons. Also, on your statemet that aluminum needs painting every 2 or 3 years, that is only, IF YOU PAINT IT. But why would you? Agreed, aluminum does not like paint. And fortunately, it does not NEED paint. Our Holy Grail is only painted under the waterline and on deck to create a nonskid walking surface. Otherwise, paint is not needed. In 29 years of service, the underbody primer coat of paint has remained perfect. It was applied correctly and has served as a barrier coat which has never needed renewing. Further, it is that crucial coat that protects the alu.
Peter
Does anyone have any experience with Herley 3400 Solar Power Catamarans? Is the company known for good build quality?
I’m seriously interested in buying one.
https://powercat.herleyboats.com/powercat-3400
Thank you
Shammy P
You got my attention when you said that aluminum is stronger than fiberglass since fiberglass tends to crack when under stress. This is something that I will share with my husband since he is planning to buy a quintrex boat. He said that he wanted to use the boat every Sunday for his fishing and boating trips, and it makes sense to choose a boat that will last for a long time.
Alice
We are looking at a boat made in Italy from Cantieri Navali. I trust made in Italy but does anyone know if it’s a good make? Thank you!
Elina Brooks
It’s good to know that while aluminum might be lighter, it is ten times stronger than fiberglass, so the boat will only dent during a collision. I’ll be settling in a house near the coast starting this summer, so I wanted to get a boat I can use from time to time. I’ll be sure to consider one made of aluminum once I find a boat dealer to contact about my purchase soon. https://www.xtremeboatspc.com/
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