Which One is Best? There are topics that are best left undiscussed unless you are ready to handle the fallout: politics at the family dinner, religion at the office, and, for boaters, aluminum vs.

The wooden hull by itself is weak, but the two layers of fiberglass make the canoe extremely strong, lightweight and waterproof. No ribs are needed, no canvas covering, and no caulking.

Despite the color, the fiberglass isn’t blue out of the gate — the boat is painted. Still, it looks nice with lines inspired by [Sonny Levi]’s Arcidiavolo design from 1973. MAMBO stands for ...