I don't know about lighter. A 20' boat made out of metal would be much
heavier than my 20' fiberglass boat.

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"Joe" wrote in message
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To Plastic IMO.

Why you ask.

I will tell you why my friend!

It's stronger
It's Cheaper
It will last longer
It is easier to work with
It is lighter than a plastic boat with the same strength.
You can find a welder in Bum**** egypt.
You can find steel in " " egypt
Coatings are cheaper.


Any Questions? Only related to sailboat construction please!

Joe
MSV RedCloud
A Boat to Envy!