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Default Why no small aluminum sailboats?

On Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 12:10:49 AM UTC-4, chili li wrote:
Why are there no small aluminum sailboats around? I've seen plenty of
aluminum canoes, row boats, motor boats, etc but no small sailboats. I'm
toying with the idea of taking a stitch and glue plan and using it as the
basis for an aluminum boat. A few rough calculations show that the weight
and price aren't that far out of line with glassed over plywood. Is there
some hidden downside to aluminum that will turn this project into a
disaster?


I have a 12 ft aluminum Petrel sailboat, older but missing sails and rudder. It has a trailer as well and a small electric outboard motor. Take it for $100.00 Canadian!!! Call 519-254-8352 anytime. or e-mail

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