In the 1960s, fiberglass was a boon to the boating industry. It's cheap and durable but has a limited lifespan. And getting rid of it is expensive. So boat owners across the country are abandoning ...

Dear EarthTalk: Is there any way to stem the tide of fiberglass pollution from aging and discarded boats fouling marine ecosystems? – Jared Grissom, Summit, NJ It’s summer vacation and you’re ready to ...

I have spent the majority of my professional career on fiberglass and/or composite boats, so I have to say, those are my choice. Weight, strength, durability, lower maintenance and the inability to ...

When the Hinckley Co. was founded, in 1928 in Southwest Harbor, owner Henry Hinckley’s focus was on servicing the local lobster boats as well as the yachts of summer residents on Mount Desert Island.

Under the watchful eye of the instructor from the World Wildlife Fund, Filipino fishermen are building new boats, not with traditional plywood but with glass-reinforced plastic, commonly known as ...

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Local business conglomerate, RFL has launched boat and speed boat made of fiberglass in the market. RFL Group Managing Director R N Paul inaugurated the journey of “Support” branded boat at Danga ...