5086 5083 5052 and two alloys we recommend for extrusions such as flat bar tee bar and continue reading.
Aluminium boat floor thickness.
I ve put aluminum dp floors in several boats so lets get rid of some of the misconceptions.
Although it s a fibreglass boat it will still require a plywood floor that will need to be reinforced with fibreglass matting.
If i were to replace a plywood casting deck with an aluminum casting deck what thickness of aluminum would be.
Aluminum is generally offered as an option to ease customer fears of woods potential to decay.
And aluminum does offer peace of mind for the customer and has become a major marketing tool for those manufactures that offer it.
Is available as a deck material from various pontoon boat manufactures.
A guide to marine grade aluminum here s a handy comparison chart of marine grade aluminum alloys.
With help the engine has now been moved to the back of the boat in preparation for the rebuild of the boat s interior.
We often get asked which alloy to use and the answer is it depends.
Ondarvr mar 31 2008 4.
I ll be adding a cooler more better storage and livewell and also a rod locker to my 12 foot frp boat.
There are three alloys that we generally recommend for hull plating and frames.
In some applications you can eliminate structure by going 3 4.
It really depends on the boat design.
My aluminum jet boat has a honeycomb floor and is completely sealed but the cost is high for these products.
The boat is currently a ghostly empty shell with nothing but a loose bmc 1 5 engine.
I m doing a project now and the 3 4 ply doesn t need stiffeners like the 1 2 did.
It is not slippery the traction is very good and nothing is needed over it.
Aluminum diamond plate floors.
I am planning my winter boat project already and i am wanting to replace my rotten plywood deck with aluminum and i need some info.
It does not turn into a frying pan in the sun it will get warm but will be much cooler than dark gel coat.
