How does the Glacier Bay compare to other catamarans on the market?
R. In general, the other catamarans on the market are good boats. They all ride much better than comparable V-bottom boats and the construction systems are on par with industry averages. However, our mission at Glacier Bay is not average. Our goal is to build vary high quality fishing boats that truly function at 100%. They must look and function great not only the first year, but also at year 5 and 10. Additionally, we want to prevent the hassles, frustrations and “bad days” on the water, leaving more fun for our customers. On a nuts and bolts comparison, I ask buyers to pay special attention to the following areas when they compare catamarans: A. The type of gelcoat – is it UV stabilized high quality or do the company’s older boats seem to dull and chalk quickly? B. Is the laminating resin a strong Vinylester and Isothalic type, or a much less costly general purpose Ortholthalic type? C. Have the hulls been hand laid with rolled mat, woven roving fabrics, Kevlar and Knitted Biaxial f
