Thus, they are more rugged than aluminum boats, and the hull designs can be molded into more complex shapes. These modifications allow for better hydrodynamics, superior handling, and a smoother ride.

The hull incorporates the boat deck, integrated 14.5-gallon fuel tank, and swim platform. The helm console and bow boarding step are molded fiberglass. The boat is powered by a 90 hp Rotax 900 ACE jet ...

I try to keep firm in the “chrome-over-brass” ideal. To me, getting to the fish and driving over them is the most important part of the equation. I have done extremely well on fiberglass hulls, but if ...

One look at the boat’s attractive two-tone exterior, molded fiberglass cockpit liner and dare-we-say almost upscale finishing touches, however, and it’s clear that the 23 LS is a thoroughly modern ...

Fiberglass, on the other hand, is a lightweight material that can fracture when impacted with extreme force, rendering it more vulnerable than steel when it comes to break-ins.

Aluminum boats were popular, too, but fiberglass was stronger, could be molded into sleeker shapes and would last for decades with little maintenance. Most wooden boat manufacturers were in ...

This molded frame is made of fiberglass with a polyester resin (gel) coating. Fiberglass pools can last 25 to 30 years before needing repair, and they're much less likely to be damaged or ...

Two built-in tackle lockers offer a total of eight large slide-out drawers with adjustable dividers, gasketed and lockable covers, molded fiberglass sink with spray nozzle, cutting board and cooler ...

To keep your fiberglass or other fiber-reinforced composites from showing their regular wear and tear, manufacturers utilize a gelcoat coating based on polyester or epoxy resin. Gelcoat is a modified ...