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Why should I buy an aluminum boat over a fiberglass boat?

1.  Fiberglass boats do not have the strenght of a Hanko boat.  If a fiberglass boat hits an underwater obstruction it will be damaged and the cost of repairs are outrageous.  Finding a fiberglass repair shop is that easy (there are not many out there)  Upon being fixed the boat will always have a weak spot, which can cause unseen internal rotting.  Hanko boats can be easily fixed and repaired because of the thickness of the hull (not a big deal) 

2.  You simply can not customize the inside configuration of a fiberglass boat.  What ever the dealer has on the lot is what he or she will try to sell you.  Dealer must prebuy these boats (floor plan) and pay interest on the product as it sits in the showroom.  Of course you can order a different color or size, but the customer does not have many options.  Hanko's lets each customer design the inside of the boat.  Every boat you see on our web site has a custom built interior.  We actually bring each customer into the shop and layout each component.  The customer gets exactly what he or she wants.  The customer designs  the layout, deck sizes, console configurations, tank capacity, electronics, colors, and engine size etc..........Satisfaction is Guaranteed.

3.  Fiberglass boat is a losing investment.  As soon as you drive the boat off of the lot the value goes down from that day.  Face the facts, if a fiberglass boat sits uncovered in the sun for 6 - 8 years you will have damage to boat.  The longer you own the boat the more the value goes down.  Hanko boats hold their value.  Look around for a used Hanko boat, not many for sale and not at a cheap price either.  The customer will lose the accessories installed into the boat (that is the case for any boat)  Hanko boats are built from high quailty aluminum and are built for a life time.  In some cases the customer actually profits from the resale.

 4.  Very little maintance.  No more worries, No need to have bumpers tied along the sides of the boat when docking.  No cleaning and waxing after a long day of fishing or boating.  No need of worrying about your gel coating while approaching underwater reefs or sand bars.  Simply rinse your boat out and leave it in your yard.

5.  Easy additions,  we can add or subtract boxes, live wells, consoles, decks, racks, etc...... You can at to your fiberglass boat without major work at the fiberglass shop.  Many customers order the boat plain and add different items from time to time.

6.  Warranty issues are a very big issue for fiberglass boats.  The customer must leave the boat with the dealer for weeks if not months for repairs.  In some cases the customer must actually bring the boat to the factory with out compensation for fuel costs.  Hanko's is a family owned and operated company that takes great pride in the name we have become in the marine industry.  We make sure to have the customer in and out ASAP.  All Hanko vee bottom boats come with an unconditional 5 year warranty.