Should I Buy an Aluminum or Fiberglass Saltwater Fishing Boat?

When you’re searching for the ideal saltwater fishing boat, you may be overwhelmed by the wealth of options available to you. One decision you have to make is whether your boat’s hull should be made from aluminum or from fiberglass. Each material has its benefits and both are great for saltwater fishing. This comparison will help you narrow down your options.

Features of Aluminum Boats

Aluminum boats are lightweight, inexpensive, and very easy to maneuver. An aluminum boat is often a very resilient boat, and they’re not very hard to repair if you do dent them. The light weight of an aluminum boat means that they’re easy to transport and they can fit into tighter spots.

This lightweight quality does make aluminum boats less capable of handling rough waters or carrying heavy weights, so they have to be smaller. Corrosion is also a concern with aluminum, so you have to stay on top of keeping them clean.

Features of Fiberglass Boats

Compared to aluminum, fiberglass is an inherently heavier material. This means that fiberglass boats can handle more weight and are much sturdier. Fiberglass tends to remain very steady in choppier waters. 

However, fiberglass is more expensive than aluminum, and it can be harder to fix, because it requires special equipment. Also, the heavy weight of fiberglass boats makes them harder to transport.

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