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Old 15-12-2014, 16:25   #1
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aluminum vs. fiberglass

What are the pros and cons of aluminum vs. fiberglass hulls?
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Old 15-12-2014, 16:32   #2
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Re: aluminum vs. fiberglass

A question that has been discussed in great detail several times. Use the forum search function and you can find hours of reading on the subject.

Here's one previous thread that goes for 18 pages.

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...gth-93676.html
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