About Ebb Tide Boats
They do things a little differently at Ebbtide. In the past, most “quality” boats were “hand-laid”. But it's a slow process, and it's difficult to pump out tens of thousands of boats per day that way. Those manufacturers who felt the need for these large numbers went away from “hand- laid” to faster systems such as “chopping”.While a chopper is faster, there is also a great chance that the lay-up will be inconsistent. There is a tendency when “chopping” to put in more chop, which builds bulk, and less woven or knitted material, which builds strength. And, because more material is put on at one time, there also is a tendency to use more resin and less glass -- which creates a more brittle lay-up. Ebb Tide Boat's chooses to build fewer boats with more control over the process. They are one of a very few boat builders left who fully hand-lay every boat.
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