Why aluminium?
Aluminium - the better materialThanks to its long-lasting good quality, aluminium is an outstanding material for boat building thanks to its perfect ride properties, low consumption and top levels of resistance to seawater and corrosion. Full speed ahead – and travelling light!
Benefits of AluForce boats
Benefits of AluForce boats
Durable, sustainable, lightweight – and therefore much less costly to maintain: aluminium has established itself as a boat building material. AluForce boats are therefore built exclusively of aluminium AlMg4.5, a very strong, stainless and seawater-resistant alloy of aluminium and magnesium. With its excellent stress resistance and ride properties, aluminium is a strong light metal that has succeeded in establishing itself in the league of the more powerful adventure, pilothouse and recreational boats.
Aluminium is therefore unrivalled when it comes to boat building.
Aluminium is therefore unrivalled when it comes to boat building.
Economical
Economical
Both on the water and on a trailer, the fuel consumption of aluminium boats is far less than that of GRP boats.
Elementary
Elementary
The chemical element aluminium is the most frequently occurring metal in the Earth's crust – extracted from the ground and perfect for the sea.
Stainless
Stainless
Aluminium is absolutely insensitive to salt-water, atmospheric conditions at sea and weather, making it durable and in need of little maintenance.
Sustainable
Sustainable
Aluminium can be 100 percent recycled. Being extremely economical and having a good cost-benefit ratio, aluminium is a much sought-after material and is becoming increasingly interesting as an investment, not only to private individuals but also to business enterprises.
Lightweight
Lightweight
AluForce boats weigh around a quarter to a third less than conventional plastic boats.
Rugged
Rugged
Aluminium is suitable for rough water. And: beaching is possible with no problem at all.
Flexible
Flexible
Aluminium is a sturdy yet relatively soft metal, therefore optimising individual manufacturing processes in boat building as it is easy to form.
Environmentally-friendly
Environmentally-friendly
Being extremely economical and having a good cost-benefit ratio, aluminium is a much sought-after material and is becoming increasingly interesting an investment, not only to private individuals but also to business enterprises.
Corrosion-resistant
Corrosion-
resistant
Being constantly coated in a layer of oxide, aluminium is very corrosion-resistant in normal atmospheric conditions. A property that is especially convincing where salt-water is concerned.
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Buying an aluminium boat: we will advise you personally to help you find the right type of boat for your requirements and will be happy to realise your individual wishes.
Buying an aluminium boat: what makes this light metal so impressive in AluForce boats
Buying an aluminium boat: what makes this light metal so impressive in AluForce boats
In addition to all the advantages guaranteed by using aluminium as a building material, the aluminium boots from the AluForce boatyard also display other quality features that will convince those interested in buying a boat.
Virtually unsinkable
Thanks to inner lining featuring Styrodur floatation material, AluForce boats are rated as unsinkable (when used as intended).
100% welded
All joints on the hull are welded, not riveted.
Safety
We set great store by safety in the production of AluForce boats. A high grab rail offers protection both in the cockpit and around the bow.
Spacious
Thanks to their spacious design and practical cabin furnishing, our aluminium boats (depending on the type) are ideal for families or groups.
Versatile
Commercial use, fishing and holiday – AluForce boats are suitable for a wide range of individual requirements.
That is why aluminium is the better material – a comparison of properties
That is why aluminium is the better material – a comparison of properties
To help you reach your decision, the table below shows the advantages of aluminium compared to the disadvantages of other commonly used materials (GRP, wood or steel).
Aluminium
GRP/plastic
Wood
Steel
A quarter to a third lighter to trailer than GRP.
Heavier than aluminium
Heavy, therefore heavier to trailer
Very heavy compared to aluminium, therefore heavier to trailer
Lower fuel consumption
Medium fuel consumption
Medium fuel consumption
High fuel consumption
No risk of osmosis
Osmosis possible
Rotting very probable
Rusting inevitable
Hard-wearing – even in the event of ground contact or hard impact
Risk of cracks (hairline GRP cracks) upon contact with ground or as a result of hard impact
Risk of cracks and leaks upon contact with ground or as a result of hard impact
No risk of cracks but paint is vulnerable upon contact with ground
No corrosion possible if appropriate preventive measures are taken
No corrosion possible
No corrosion possible
High risk of corrosion, rust
Suitable for rough water, boats can still be used in high winds with no problems
Can be suitable for rough water, depending on design
Suitable for rough water
Suitable for rough water
Non-flammable
Paint and resin inflammable
Heightened requirement for fire protection
Paint inflammable
Very resistant to heat/sun/chemicals
Sun bleaches GRP
Lot of care and painting required
Lot of care and painting required
Beaching possible
Beaching damages the GelCode
Beaching not recommended
Beaching possible, paintwork suffers upon contact with stones
No repair work needed
Lot of repair work to restore stability in the event of cracks and leaks
Lot of repair work required to restore original condition
Not much repair work necessary
Slight damage can be remedied by popping out dents/welding
Regular paint maintenance necessary
Regular paint maintenance necessary
Regular paint maintenance necessary
Low maintenance, unpainted boats require no paint maintenance
Disposal associated with costs and pollution
Sustainable material, no high disposal costs
Sustainable material, disposal associated with higher costs
Sustainable disposal possible, price of aluminium as material is stable
Higher loss of value, lower resale value
High degree of material fatigue, hidden defects possible
High degree of material fatigue if care is insufficient, hidden defects possible
Retains its valuable on second-hand market
Have we caught your interest?
Buying an aluminium boat: we will advise you personally to help you find the right type of boat for your requirements and will be happy to realise your individual wishes.