Why are polyethylene canoes so popular?
A. Polyethylene is probably the toughest of all canoe materials and used more extensively than any other. Besides its durability, it is also relatively inexpensive, adding to its attractiveness for manufacturers and consumers alike. Polyethylene canoe prices are about two-thirds to one-half those of ABS models. While they are exceptionally tough, making field repairs uncommon, when major repairs are required to polyethylene canoes they require special repair materials.
