FG Hull life?

Post by **Redbelly** » December 18th, 2007, 8:26 am

How many years is a fiberglass hull good for?

I am looking at some 10 year + boats. Seapro, Aquasport...etc.

Post by **Chalk** » December 18th, 2007, 8:44 am

40 years old and in great demand....my dream is to build one like this

http://www.hammerheadlivewell.com/finished.htm

Post by **Tidedancer** » December 18th, 2007, 9:01 am

That is some great looking work

EddieJoe · Post by **EddieJoe** » December 18th, 2007, 9:09 am

Redbelly wrote:How many years is a fiberglass hull good for?

I am looking at some 10 year + boats. Seapro, Aquasport...etc.

Experts will probably say: "It depends". On how the hull was kept (under roof, under cover, on trailer, in the water) and whether the hull had integrity (no cracks or unfilled holes). If water was allowed to infiltrate the hull and/or the transom then interior wood will be shot. And, of course, whether the hull was well constructed to begin with (don't buy an old Bayliner).

My 1986 Aquasport was still in good shape when I sold it 15 months ago because it was kept covered on a trailer, never had standing water left in it, and no unrepaired damage to soak the wood when used.

Of course, nothing lasts forever, but many hulls of 10 plus year's age are very good.

EJ

Post by **Reel Cowboy** » December 18th, 2007, 9:45 am

Chalk wrote:40 years old and in great demand....my dream is to build one like this

http://www.hammerheadlivewell.com/finished.htm

That' s some cool looking stuff.

Post by **RHTFISH** » December 18th, 2007, 10:25 am

They can be fixed, repaired, rebuilt numerous times....!

FUTCHCAIRO · Post by **FUTCHCAIRO** » December 18th, 2007, 10:29 pm

I HAVE A COMPOSITE FIBERGLASS LAPSTRAKE LARSON THAT IS 65 YRS. OLD AND IT IS STILL A GREAT BOAT. IT HAS BEEN KEPT UNDER ROOF SINCE IT WAS NEW AND IS AS GOOD TODAY AS IT WAS THE DAY I GOT IT. THERE ARE A FEW HAIRLINE CRACKS ON THE TOP DECK BUT NONE ON THE HULL. IT IS LIKE AN OLD CAR, YA TAKE CARE OF IT AND IT WILL LAST FOREVER.
PA THE OLD MAN OF THE SEA

Team Bad Company · December 18th, 2007, 10:53 pm

Redbelly wrote:How many years is a fiberglass hull good for?

I am looking at some 10 year + boats. Seapro, Aquasport...etc.

Indefinatly????
All 5 boats my dad and I have owned in the past year are 70s models and are tough as nails.

In the CC world 70s & 80s Aquasports & Makos are good hulls, along with 70s Seacrafts.

Post by **Reel Cowboy** » December 19th, 2007, 12:26 am

RHTFISH wrote:They can be fixed, repaired, rebuilt numerous times....!

Sounds like the voice of experience.

Post by **RHTFISH** » December 19th, 2007, 10:09 am

Reel Cowboy wrote:
RHTFISH wrote:They can be fixed, repaired, rebuilt numerous times....!
Sounds like the voice of experience.

I resemble that!

I have one rule of thumb....when bilge output (running constantly) equals leak(s) input(s) it's time for trip to boat hospital!

I am loved by boat and motor repair people!

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