Marlin

CA PT. DANNY FORD ANAKALEA JUPITER, FLORIDA

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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.

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