Being back in the boat market, I've tried to re-educate myself on what's out there in terms of power, electro-mech systems, etc. The one thing I never spent much time on, but feel a need to do so now, is hull construction. Though a long time advocate of steel, my budget pretty much precludes a steel hull. However, I have run across an interesting boat with what they broker is calling "composite".
My research thus far has led me to some interesting reads. So, for the sake of this discussion, here is how the broker is defining it for this boat:
Except for my ignorance on the hull construction, this boat appears to meet/exceed our needs in almost every category. That's a big deal... especially if The Admiral seems to be happy
So fellow TFers, what say you on this type of "composite", pro or con? I value all of your opinions.
Here are some pics for perusal.
My research thus far has led me to some interesting reads. So, for the sake of this discussion, here is how the broker is defining it for this boat:
They then go on to mention the use of this style of composite by Buddy Davis and Jarrett Bay. The boat is a Bruce Roberts design, and was built in Canada by Kevin Williams.West System epoxy cold molded process, involving 3 layers of 1/4" marine mahogany plywood saturated in epoxy/resin with complete encapsulation. This process produces a hull material that prevents water intrusion, is not subject to blistering and is both stronger and lighter than fiberglass. The entire hull is then covered in 3 layers of glass mat prior to the Awlgrip finish.
Except for my ignorance on the hull construction, this boat appears to meet/exceed our needs in almost every category. That's a big deal... especially if The Admiral seems to be happy
So fellow TFers, what say you on this type of "composite", pro or con? I value all of your opinions.
Here are some pics for perusal.