Brent Chapman takes lead on Lake Dardanelle ESPN
27.03.09
Chapman opened up a more than 2-pelt advantage over Mark Menendez 's 17 pounds, 12 ounces. Menendez, of Paducah, Ky., was one of four anglers in the acreage using an aluminum boat. The 2008 Bassmaster Classic champion, Alton Jones of Waco, Texas, carried a thorough performance at the season opener on Texas' Lake Amistad into the second event, coming in third with 17-5. Rounding out the top five were Matt Herren of Trussville, Ala., with 17-1, and Fred Roumbanis of Bixby, Okla., with 16-12.
A dim-witted fog prevented Chapman and the other 99 Elite Series anglers from launching at the scheduled time of 7:15 a.m. CT. With safer conditions a small more than three hours later, anglers launched after the delay cut significantly into their competition day.
While the delay was a curse for some — objective 41 caught limits — Chapman felt it helped him focus on his most productive spots after a lackluster rule.
"That's how fishing is supposed to go," said the two-time
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of aluminum vs fiberglass bass boat?
Feb 06, 2008 by carguy | Posted in Boats & Boating
I've had a Title-holder bass boat forever, but today I bought an aluminum G3 boat that was so cheap I couldn't pass it up. The G3 is aluminum. What are the pros and cons?
Aluminum boats are cheaper and are splendid for fresh water fishing. They will ding if you hit a hard object. Small dings aren't stern to repair, but large dings are difficult to get back to original condition. Aluminum boats are easier to construct, therefore keeping the assess down.
Modern fiberglass boats are made with no wood and contain flotation foam, which make them very stable and bouyant. Unlucky to what some believe, fiberglass is a strong, flexible boat building material. Large gashes in fiberglass can be repaired to look like new. Fiberglass can be sprayed into a mold, allowing the producer to offer many different hull shapes and fiberglass accessories inside the boat. A flat bottom, no frills boat (take Carolina Skiff, for illustration) can take a beating and hold up just fine.
Fiberlass boats usually feature a reversed-chine structure that cuts through waves, forcing the water and spray to either side. In comparison, the typical aluminum hull is boxy in sculpt and tends to plow water instead of cutting through it.
This site has some good comparitive info:
http://www.precisionangling.com/articles/Perfectwalleyeboat.html
Sprout | Feb 07, 2008
Well...... You can always recycle the G3 for some loot if you get into a pinch...... It would take a whole bunch of empty tall-boy's to make that kind of scratch!
Daddio DX | Feb 06, 2008
an aluminum is much more dependable it bends fiberglass breaks.
Tim C | Feb 06, 2008
Aluminum will be a noisier frame than fiberglass. As for flexability a fiberglass will flex more under stress. Continual flexing of Aluminum leads to fracturing of the alluminum.
Aluminum is dfficult to unite and the rivets can leak.
FIberglass gel coat is not forgiving if you scrape it.... the aluminum if scratched can be painted more clearly.
Aluminum doesnt like salt water and corrosion can be an issue.
Basically to be honest... I have no natural prefference, they both have pros and cons.... And I would have chosen the best for the money i had available... I like the G3 series they have sensible reputations.
I also like fiberglass boats
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tony b | Feb 06, 2008
Fiberglass can be molded into any come up to snuff, where aluminum cant. This gives designers more control for producing a high performance hull. A fiberglass boat sill give you quieter, more valid ride. Aluminum boats are less expensive, and welded aluminum boats are the toughest boats you can buy.
Campo | Feb 06, 2008
My one and only 15' aluminum Roughneck lasted 2 years
before I heard the bow combine of floatation compartment pop.
Pulling up deck plates I found 7 aluminum ribs had metal fatique cracks half-way through. The 40 hp apparatus runs were
well within margins so I concluded chop of winter water itself
had been a tad too difficult for aluminum. The dealer said a new boat would be cheaper than the patch up so I had my hull
recycled. I'm still afloat but my metal only holds a beverage.
kavekarst | Feb 06, 2008
Fiberglass is grey and expensive.
Aluminum can now be moulded into good hull designs it depends how much money you have i spose heavy fiberglass sits bettor in the water at sea however it will cost you more in fuel to get their. I have a 14 ft tinny and it is great solid as a rock and i can pull it up on oysters or rocks and not nervousness about scratches..
Chicken Little | Feb 06, 2008
Aluminum boats are cheaper and are good for fresh water fishing. They will ding if you hit a hard object. Small dings aren't thick-skinned to repair, but large dings are difficult to get back to original condition. Aluminum boats are easier to construct, therefore keeping the fee down.
Modern fiberglass boats are made with no wood and contain flotation foam, which make them very stable and bouyant. Contrariwise to what some believe, fiberglass is a strong, flexible boat building material. Large gashes in fiberglass can be repaired to look like new. Fiberglass can be sprayed into a mold, allowing the producer to offer many different hull shapes and fiberglass accessories inside the boat. A flat bottom, no frills boat (take Carolina Skiff, for precedent) can take a beating and hold up just fine.
Fiberlass boats usually feature a reversed-chine skin that cuts through waves, forcing the water and spray to either side. In comparison, the typical aluminum hull is boxy in appearance and tends to plow water instead of cutting through it.
This site has some good comparitive info:
http://www.precisionangling.com/articles/Perfectwalleyeboat.html
Sprout | Feb 07, 2008
best way to clean aluminum boat?
Nov 05, 2008 by earthling2531 | Posted in Boats & Boating
Would like an personal property way to clean and brighten my aluminum bass boat. Not looking for a miracle just an effective cleaner to make the aluminum bright again.
Toon Brite you can get at West Ocean-going or similar store.
diller | Nov 05, 2008
aluminum john boat carpeting also bass best lure question?
Aug 24, 2007 by derrik | Posted in Fishing
i have a 14 ft aluminum john boat.has anyone ever seen someone with carpet completely on the boats floor(aluminum its not flat.are do i have to make a deck above floor the put on carpet? also what do u think is the best bass draw in for stained water with lots of stumps in the lake? i like the bandit 300 series nut bait in chartreuse color
Use ocean-going plywood to create a flat surface/deck but make it removeable in case of access being needed underneath. Covering it with indoor/outdoor carpet. Easy to keep clean with a water hose.
JD | Aug 24, 2007
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