Fiberglass composite refers to the fact it combines fiber (the reinforcement material (which in this case is glass) and resin (a matrix). This is why it’s called fiberglass composite. Though there may be some variations, generally FRP is made by setting fiber material in a resin which serves as the binding substance. Glass fibers have many desirable properties, like high electrical insulation, low susceptibility to moisture and a variety of high mechanical properties. In the marine industry, fiberglass is used for all types of boats and yachts, surfboards, fishing dinghies, dock boxes and various other marine components. The terms are a bit confusing because glass fiber in and of itself is sometimes called fiberglass, so the fiberglass composite is usually called fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). ![]() ![]() It may be referred to as glass reinforced plastic (GRP) or fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). Some are all fiberglass while others are made with a mixture of wood and fiberglass laminate.įiberglass is a man-made fiber made of reinforced plastic materials consisting of glass fibers embedded in a woven material. ![]() Some boats are manufactured with steel and aluminum, and wood boats are still manufactured, but today the majority of boats larger than a small fishing boat have a lot of fiberglass from top to bottom. Ever wonder how your boat was built? Probably not because we depend on the manufacturer to build a safe, quality boat that can manage whatever it’s supposed to manage.
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