There's a lot of legend surrounding aluminum sailboats. But not all of it is true. So what are the pros and cons of an aluminum hull? Let's find out.

In our list, we'll introduce you to 17 legendary bluewater sailboats under 50 feet, from classic designs that have stood the test of time to modern innovations that have captured the hearts …

Apr 19, 2025 · Al boats were cheaper and lighter, but aluminum cannot be bent into complex shapes. The boats have full ends and are slow but plenty buoyant going over waves and …

Jul 11, 2011 · Absolutely beautiful boats, with very complex curves flowing into each other...) But the designers at Grumman weren't exactly amateurs at hull design and were masters at …

Boats that are exempted from registration In general, boats without a motor do not need to be registered. This means that if you own a non-motorized boat, such as a kayak, canoe, …

Jan 18, 2017 · Hi, I just purchased and am trying to figure out how old it might be…there is no hull number, only the riveted manufacturing label. Grumman Boats 21226-G-5-17 Marathon, NY I …

For those unfamiliar with European geography, Poland borders the mighty Baltic Sea - so just as Scandinavian boats, their projects are properly seaworthy. The N Fun 30 is a trailerable, lifting …

Feb 21, 2009 · I did find and purchase an ad for 1955 The metal boat company Grumman Aluminum Boats and it appears to show a similar model called the High Speed RUNABOUT. …

Bluewater sailboats are designed to handle long-distance cruising in open water, so they need to be tough, reliable, and seaworthy. If you want to set sail on a bluewater adventure but don't …

Mar 30, 2010 · That’s kind of a wordy digression towards my suggestion, which is to look around at boats that have aluminum gunwales of similar dimension to what you want. Find a boat …