CA PT. DANNY FORD ANAKALEA JUPITER, FLORIDA

I have been fortunate to run several types of sport-fishing boats, and some rode and fished better than others. In my opinion, a wooden boat has a softer, more forgiving ride and tends to fish quieter in any given sea condition. With today’s technology, available composite materials, and massive horsepower, boatbuilders are pushing the envelope— with some making the switch from wood to composites with great success. There are also builders that are using wood-fiberglass-composite combinations to save weight and increase strength. But, in all honesty, I still love the sound and feel of a good wooden boat.