Re: [Paddlewise] Composite vs. Plastic Info - aluminum?

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:22:49 -0800
Chris wrote:

> I'd like to hear some thoughts on aluminum as well.  Anyone?  builders?

Not a builder of aluminum boats, but I bet there would be a couple of
drawbacks:

1. Heavy (difficult to get required stiffness in a thickness that is light
enough to compare with FG boats)
2. Cold (on your tush and knees)
3. Noisy (due to waveslap)

Not to mention esthetics - but I guess that's in the eyes of the beholder.

--
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR

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