Gorilla hull

cpacheco · October 25, 2010, 08:16:44 PM

Saw a topic on Gorilla Hulls in the Toledo Bend area and was wondering if anyone has one and how it affects the handling.

BassBUFF · October 26, 2010, 05:05:43 AM

I believe Papa has one on his boat. He should chime in soon.

Jared LeBlue · October 26, 2010, 08:42:54 AM

It shouldn't hurt the performance of your boat at all. I have heard in some cases it actually helped the boats performance. I have yet to hear one negative thing about Gorilla Hulls. Only one place does them and that guy holds the patent. I bet there are some boat manufactures that would love to get their hands on it.

BIG PAPA · October 26, 2010, 08:56:08 AM

Yep I have one on my boat, Smith Marine in Minden did mine.
Did not seem to effect performance at all, of course I cannot drive my boat as fast as it will go so I don't know about other boats

Seriously seems to be just about the same and sure is tough.

Jared LeBlue · October 26, 2010, 09:16:49 AM

Smith Marine $:-\$ I thought the guy at Toledo Bend was the only one that could do do them.

Wildcat26 · October 26, 2010, 09:34:34 AM

I tore up my boat at Toledo. The guy at Toledo town repaired it with a gorilla hull and did a great job. It no longer scratches or or gets stress fractures when I get on a stump. Top speed is about the same as before and it is guarenteed for the life of the boat. That was 2 years ago and I have not had a complaint yet. By the way dirty water lines wash off real easy.

BIG PAPA · October 26, 2010, 09:35:21 AM

Well it might be a little different or something but they put one on my boat

bassindago · October 26, 2010, 11:31:59 AM

what is this gorilla hull?

Jared LeBlue · October 26, 2010, 11:35:41 AM

It's some tough crap. Guaranteed for life. Don't know whats in it or what is made of but you have a boat for life once it is on there.

tsmith35 · October 26, 2010, 11:50:09 AM

Take a look at the Gorilla Hull page at Toledo Fiberglass. Looks pretty cool!

bassindago · October 27, 2010, 11:23:55 AM

thats pretty neat

cpacheco · October 27, 2010, 04:12:33 PM

I guess once my hull gets too dinged up for me to look at anymore, I'll consider one, I just worry about it affecting performance

cmegee · October 27, 2010, 08:35:20 PM

I'm planning on getting one on my boat this winter, if I can fit it into the budget..

Ron Fogelson · October 27, 2010, 09:03:15 PM

Quote from: cpacheco on October 27, 2010, 04:12:33 PM
I guess once my hull gets too dinged up for me to look at anymore, I'll consider one, I just worry about it affecting performance

Don't have one but have been told by a few folks that the performance of the boat gets better, the dimples from the new hull results in a reduction in drag = better top end.

Wildcat26 · October 28, 2010, 02:14:40 PM

When they put the Gorilla hull on my boat they told me they were adding 40 pounds to the weight of the boat. I got 40 pounds in lures in the boat. The weight does't not effect performance.

brobutch · October 28, 2010, 10:24:54 PM

What kind of price does this go for?

BIG PAPA · October 29, 2010, 09:58:03 AM

Around 4 grand for a 20 footer