Hull Material Calculator

Compare fiberglass, aluminum, and steel hull weight and cost for vessel construction

Input Parameters

Results

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Hull Shell Weight
lb
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Material Cost
$
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Strength-to-Weight Ratio
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Annual Maintenance
$/yr

Reference

FRP density: ~0.065 lb/in³, Aluminum: ~0.098, Steel: ~0.284 Aluminum is lightest per strength Steel cheapest per lb but heaviest