Aluminum boats are alot lighter than fiberglass ones. i cant tell the diffrence in the way they ride. buckmasters02 2 / 1 / 2010. large aluminum boats dont sink if you something hard.. Fiberglass is heavier than aluminum, and it will provide a solid ride with less pounding. a lightweight aluminum boat can feel less grounded during high-speed maneuvers. fiberglass has the advantage in weight savings for smaller boats.. An aluminum boat can outlast a fiberglass boat and will provide you more years of service. speed and safety because an aluminum boat is more lightweight than the heavier fiberglass boat, you will be able to get greater speed from an aluminum craft..
Anti-fouling an aluminium boat is harder and more expensive. only really relevant for boats left in the water for long periods of time. advantages of fiberglass: aesthetics – a fiberglass hull can be moulded into fancy shapes and sleek lines that an aluminium owner can only stand back and admire..