Plastic Narrowboat Explained - Answering YOUR Biggest Questions! | 197

Our first video on plastic canal boats sparked an incredible response — thousands of views and hundreds of brilliant questions! In this follow-up, we’re answering YOUR most-asked questions about plastic vs steel canal boats.
💷 How much do they cost compared to steel?
🔨 Are they really strong enough if a steel boat hits them?
🌞 Will they degrade in UV light or shed microplastics?
⚙️ What about insulation, ballast, and traditional propulsion systems?
🚤 And can they actually handle UK canals and bridges?

This boat is built from Polystone G Marine-Tec — a marine-grade HDPE that’s already proven in commercial workboats and pontoons. But how does it really compare to steel on the inland waterways?
We’ll cover the pros, the cons, and the myths — so you can decide whether a plastic boat could be the future of canal cruising… or whether you’d stick with trusty steel.

👉 Would YOU buy a plastic canal boat? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — we’ll be following this story as the first collaboration build gets fitted out.

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