Rotomoulded Polyethylene
Tough plastic for small boats that get dragged up beaches
A single shell of thermoplastic polyethylene formed in a rotating mould. It is used for training dinghies and some beach catamarans. It is very tough and cheap, but heavy for its size and hard to repair.
Strengths
- Very resistant to knocks and scrapes
- Almost zero maintenance
- Cheapest boats to buy
Weaknesses
- Heavy and flexible, so slower
- Difficult to repair if cracked
- UV ageing over the years
Ratings
1
1
8
3
2
4
Buying used: what to check
Look for cracks around fittings, deformation from poor storage, and UV chalking or brittleness on the deck.