What Makes a True “Gulf Boat”: Durability, Style, Ride & Comfort
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What Makes a True “Gulf Boat”: Durability, Style, Ride & Comfort
On the Gulf Coast, boating is not just recreation — it’s identity. From Ono Island’s canals to Perdido Pass and Cotton Bayou, every hull tells a story of craftsmanship and coastal endurance. For me, a true “Gulf boat” must stand up to our conditions: humid air, brackish currents, and those late-afternoon squalls that test even the best-built vessels. It’s about how a boat feels at speed, how it lands in the trough, and how gracefully it handles both salt and time.
Durability Meets Design
A Gulf boat’s backbone is its hull — ideally composite, foam-filled, or vacuum-infused for long-term integrity. Saltwater demands stainless steel fittings, anodized aluminum,…
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