I'm gonna drop the dime and get a bass boat. other than weight why is a fiberglass better than aluminum?I'm looking at the difference between the top of the line BassTracker and the bottom of the line Nitro. I only want about a 90 -115 hp and I'm gonna buy a couple years old to save some money.. so what are the pros - cons?
This Site Might Help You. RE: aluminum boat vs fiberglass? I'm gonna drop the dime and get a bass boat. other than weight why is a fiberglass better than aluminum? I'm looking at the difference between the top of the line BassTracker and the bottom of the line Nitro. I only want about a 90 -115 hp and I'm gonna buy a couple years old to save...
Bass Tracker Aluminum Boats
The biggest issue is Weight. Generally speaking aluminum is lighter than fiberglass. This is a consideration for fish-ability, ride, and hidden costs. Another thing you have to consider is How are you going to get it to the water? You could pull a aluminum boat with a 4 or a 6 cylinder... Glass boats are heavy by comparison, cost more to run cost more to fix/replace if you have to. Glass boats are more comfortable to drive especially on open water. For the most part, glass boats are more attractive (imho). You have to look at where you're going to fish the most. Here in Norther NJ, most lakes are small and (believe it or not) some are remote. I drive a 6 cyl 4x4 Jimmy if I had an equivalent sized glass boat, I wouldn't be getting into some spots.
Fiberglass boats ARE NOT more durable. A typical fiberglass bass boat will last approx 12-15 years with regular use- depending on brand and if you plan to fish tournaments. (Tournaments can ruin a boat in NO time.) Typically, GOOD aluminum hulls will last a LONG time- if properly cared for.
