Originally Posted by
MetalPedaler
Fiberglass is fine for boats- it was a genuine improvement- in durability; ease of maintenance; and in the freedom of shapes of hulls it allows to be easily manufactured....BUT the fiberglass lay-up on boats is a little thicker than the wall of a CF bike tube..... [Read: "A lot" thicker].
And that fiberglass still needs to be protected by things like gelcoat and bottom paint.
I have a buddy who refurbishes wooden boats and just loves the things.
When I saw how much hassle they are to maintain, (and how damned *heavy* they are), I lost all interest in ever owning one.