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 ...

First, there was the pontoon. Somewhere along the way someone decided he could maximize boat space by planking a deck across two air-filled metal tubes and sticking an outboard on it. Then someone ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.