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The boat building industry is an interesting mix of small boat builders
and large boat manufacturers. The small shops often feature custom,
hand-built boats while some of the larger firms manufacture boats in more
assembly-line fashion, with standard models and lists of available
options. This searchable boating directory features company contact
information and website links for over one thousand boat builders located
throughout the USA. Whether your boating interests run to kayaking,
sailing, fishing, or cruising, you will find photos and specifications for
a broad range of boats, ranging from luxury yachts to personal watercraft.
Recent Boating News
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While boats were traditionally made of wood, today there are many
fiberglass and composite construction boats on the market. Composite
boats are those that combine wood and synthetic products like fiberglass
and epoxy to produce a boat that is lighter yet stronger than boats that
are made of wood or fiberglass alone. The wood component of the
composite gives the boat high compression strength, while the fiberglass
and epoxy components give it high tensile strength.
So when choosing a material for your boat, which is the way to go? Well, some diehard traditionalist boaters feel that nothing but wood will do, but others feel that composite materials are far superior. Still others feel that it doesn't matter whether a boat is made of wood or composites — what matters is the quality of materials as well as the quality of construction.
If you are planning to buy a new boat from a boat builder, be sure to read our new boat buying article tips and pointers to consider before purchasing a new boat. If you are researching boat building history, you may wish to browse Robert Smith's master index of maritime museums.
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