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I think we're going round and round in circles, but I'll bite. Nope, used in cold rolling to. https://www.innovaltec.com/downloads/tech%20paper57.pdf Yep, nailed it. Also, what I'm saying is that it doesn't matter what method you use to remove it. Whether chemically (hydroflouric acid...

You're exactly right, the methods aren't in the same zip code, but they both are very effective means of getting to the end result - removing the lubricating finish from the metal. I personally like the scotchbrite method better, as exposure to hydrofluoric acid does have greater health risks...

Mill finish is what I'm referring to. Tread Plate is available in mill finish and 'bright,' also known as 'tread brite,' though I think that may be one companies trade name (ie; Kleenex vs. facial tissue). Bright finish tread plate does not have the same surface coating as the mill finish...

5052 is the better choice of the two, but the corrosion resistance isn't the greatest deciding factor. Strength losses in the HAZ (Heat Affected Zone) also play a role, among other considerations. If you're concerned about corrosion resistance, you will need to remove all the mill finish...

It's pathetic, isn't it? The thing is, all of the production boat manufacturers are guilty of it. Not necessarily the console issue, each brand seems to choose their own shortcuts. And, 9 times out of 10, it's an interior fit and finish issue. These companies will build a very solid hull...

There's a lot of 'suspecting' going on, and I 'suspect' that the suspects haven't ever been around that particular model of boat.... :lol: That said, the 1860 G3 center console does and did come with a factory (flimsy) aluminum lower deck. The fact that they don't mention all aluminum...

Done!! Good luck!

Sorry guys. I came across this post while searching for something else, and realized I never posted the photos. A few before photos. The deck extension. Lower deck. Chase for livewell wiring/plumbing. Little carpet and some accessories, and she's ready to go...

Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door....

It will cost more than a sheet of plywood, but is still worth it for many. Not only do you have plywood that can rot, once a little moisture gets between it and the aluminum, it often turns into a breeding ground for poultice corrosion. I've quite literally pulled boats apart (the green one...

Not solid aluminum. Fabricated tubular structure is the ticket for a direct wood replacement. Once fabricated, it simply bolts in just like old wood was. Cost isn't really prohibitive, either. In some boats, it is feasible to do a welded in structure, but on most of the boats that had...

I think he's got a long way to go to get it into showrooms, but I believe it's a worthy goal. I've read some better specs on another board. On paper, I really like it. It should give all the benefits of the glass hulls (performance, looks, etc), while being incredibly durable, and very long...

I left the camera at the shop today, but I'll get some progress pictures posted sometime this week!

Ranchero has the right idea on aluminum lids, though I much prefer rivets to screws. That said, carpet, especially some of the thicker marine carpets do complicate things a little bit, as they often greatly interfere with the straight edge (actually, carpet can make some of them a royal PITA)...

Wait until the price of Lithium Ion marine batteries comes down. Your options for faster electric motors are going to open up significantly. Won't be but a few more years, at that.

The sonar, lights and engine starter need to be run on 12 volts. If you take a meter to your boat, you'd find that measuring from the negative of the first battery to the positive of the second (in other words, put your meter on the same posts the trolling motor leads are on), you'll have 24...

It needs a recessed pedal tray.... :D

These are kinda neat. Guy called me a while back. Said he needed a bracket to mount a transom mount trolling motor on the bow of his Nucanoe Frontier 12. The jon boat style mounts for sale on my website wouldn't work on his boat. No problem, we designed one, and I sent it up his way. Just...

Here are a couple small projects from the past couple months. In case no one can tell, tonight's when I'm cleaning out the camera. :shock: Let's start with some side rails. These were shipped halfway across the country, and were simply to be mounted on the bench seat of a vee hull (pictured...

Admittedly, the photos of this project aren't the greatest quality, but I still want to post the project for a little variety. Boat is an '80s vintage Bass Tracker TX-17. Owner purchased the boat for a song, and while the interior was, well, rough, the hull was still very sound, so it...