Small boats made of various types of plastic have increased strength. At the same time, they are lightweight and easy to operate. Thanks to a good combination of price and quality, they are popular with hunters and fishermen.
The plastic boat is made from composite materials. This does not require pumping air into it to keep it afloat. They are pretty sturdy. They can withstand waves up to 90 cm. The bottom structure of such boats is double. This makes the boats resistant to environmental factors. For rivers, lakes and other shallow bodies of water, plastic boats are best suited.
Depending on the material, boats can be fiberglass, thermoplastic and kevlar.
Fiberglass boats
These boats are cheaper than others. Mainly for this reason, they are the most common. This material is usually used to make not only boats, but also boats, yachts, catamarans. The keel level is quite allowed to stand in the boat at full height. This makes it possible to aim well. Therefore, such boats are very often used for water hunting.
Fiberglass easily takes different shapes. Any designs can be reproduced from it. It weighs significantly less than other materials. In this regard, fiberglass boats are easy to transport. These boats do not need a powerful motor. Their fuel consumption is very low. The material from which the boat is made is well tolerated by the action of an aggressive environment. It is resistant to oxidation and chipping. Therefore, fiberglass boats can be stored on land. All these qualities make fiberglass boats the most popular and inexpensive.
Thermoplastic boats
Thermoplastic boats are usually small in size. This is due to the fact that thermoplastic is a less rigid material than fiberglass. This type of boat is the lightest of all plastic boats. It is suitable for small bodies of water. With a wave height of up to 45-50 cm, these boats are almost unsinkable. In addition, they are not afraid of the sun's rays. Such boats are well tolerated by the effects of salt water.
These manoeuvrable vessels are durable and safe. Their repair does not require any significant costs. In addition, they do not absorb water well and are resistant to delamination. If the boat is leaking, it won't be expensive to repair it. Unlike fiberglass boats, where you need to restore the gelcoat coating. These boats can be stored on the water. They tolerate low temperatures well.
Kevlar boats
Kevlar is the trade name for aramid fiber. It is several times stronger than aluminum and steel. Boats made from this material are the most expensive. Kevlar boats are most often purchased for professional athletes. Very high speed can be developed on them. They can withstand impacts on rocks and reefs. Driving Kevlar boats requires some skill. They are not suitable for general fishing or water recreation.
