Charlie Morgan wrote:
On 14 Sep 2006 07:34:19 -0700, "Joe" wrote:


Charlie Morgan wrote:


If plastic, rubber and fiberglass are so inferior, then why aren't the
lifeboats made of steel? Seems like its always those boats made from
"inferior" materials are what you can depend on to save your life when
the steel boat fails.

Cost mainly and weight, lightweight plastic are easy to launch and it's
cheaper to haul light stuff around than the proper heavy seaworthy
steel lifeboats of yesteryear.

http://www.tor.cc/photos4.htm

Plus less maintainance ie:cheaper to own.

Joe



CWM