Benefits of Fiberglass Boats

Fiberglass is a type of plastic reinforced by the fibers of glass. It’s known to be a lightweight, extremely strong and durable material.

Compared to wooden boats, fiberglass boats are lighter, easier, faster and cheaper to build and maintain – with repairs as simple as patching up cracks and holes with epoxy or fiberglass. Unlike wood, fiberglass is completely watertight and does not expand when wet.

It also takes less time to build a fiberglass boat since construction only involves the use of a mold. Up to 20 boats can be made from a single mold. The mold can also be modified by the fishermen based on designs that would suit them best.

Aside from helping fishermen pursue their livelihood, fiberglass boat-making technology is also environment-friendly.

The use of fiberglass will lessen the use of hardwood trees to make boats. It will also lessen the likelihood of over-fishing in the area because the boats are designed to be less than 20 feet in length and will be propelled mainly by sails or paddles thereby promoting small-scale fishing.

 

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