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Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
3,626
Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
They use Roplene construction which is a form of rotomolding. Here is what wiki says:

Roplene® has five times the impact resistance of fiberglass. Roplene® is a homogenous polymer, rather that a layered material like fiberglass, the color is solid throughout the material allowing easy repair of scratches and scrapes using sandpaper. Roplene® is a thermoplastic and can be welded like steel or aluminum. Roplene® is inert and will not chemically react to seawater, therefore will never blister, peel or fade. Roplene® is inherently flexible and absorbs vibration and shocks. Roplene® is inherently buoyant and floats unlike fiberglass or aluminum
 
Oct 2, 2006
1,517
Jboat J24 commack
It did NOT work out that well on the name brand powerboat with the" molded polymer hulls are five times more impact resistant than fiberglass"

As a whole bunch of them cracked :(
 
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