Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Many sailboats use aluminum spars, -which are designed to flex. If they have a service life I don't know about it. I'm sure that they'd go at some point. My brother's boat was built in the 60's and still has the original spars.
I only own steel boats. They aren't like aluminum, but if you keep them dry they won't rust and they will last forever. You should all buy a Jamis Boata Sport.