fish brain
Crew Member
Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum and am hoping I can get some opinions on older hulls.
I'm looking to buy a boat in the near future and my budget doesn't fit a new boat, so Im looking at the used market.
I've always heard the advice, buy the newest motor you can afford and not worry so much about the boat. I was speaking with a friend the other day and he said that as fiberglass ages it toughens up, looses flexibility, and becomes more susceptible to cracking.
I see some nice old boats out on the water, are they on borrowed time, or is my buddy misinformed? If he is right, about what age does this become a problem?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I'm new to the forum and am hoping I can get some opinions on older hulls.
I'm looking to buy a boat in the near future and my budget doesn't fit a new boat, so Im looking at the used market.
I've always heard the advice, buy the newest motor you can afford and not worry so much about the boat. I was speaking with a friend the other day and he said that as fiberglass ages it toughens up, looses flexibility, and becomes more susceptible to cracking.
I see some nice old boats out on the water, are they on borrowed time, or is my buddy misinformed? If he is right, about what age does this become a problem?
Thanks in advance for any advice.