1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

[Kismet]

As I posted earlier:

I've worked on some old boats in recent years and daily I felt like I'd been beaten by sticks.

You are doing a great job. Persevere. =D>

 

[Lanakila]

Mahalo guys for your support! I can't wait to get her in the water. Working on bracing the frame up, and ill do some pour foam and an aluminum subfloor. I also ordered some Hydroturf to top it off with

 

[Lanakila]

Getting the subfloor finalized. Using sheet aluminum, I am making each section a compartment of its own, to ensure safety and strength. I am going to add 1/8 angle in cross sections (orange) and i made leg braces using 1/8" flatbar (blue). I just got the trailer hitch installed on my Jeep, and going to work on wiring that as well. Hope everyone is safe!

 

[Lanakila]

Finally found transom end caps!! I found these zinc cover pieces for just $2.50 each. Super stoked.
Any opinions on Zinc with aluminum? Does all zinc offer oxidation protection?

 

[samuelh1987]

Finally found transom end caps!! I found these zinc cover pieces for just $2.50 each. Super stoked.
Any opinions on Zinc with aluminum? Does all zinc offer oxidation protection?

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Where'd you find those? I've been searching for a set to put on my 12' V. Are they just corner braces like sold here: https://www.grainger.com/product/1WDD3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz6j4-eip6wIVR9bACh1F_A3hEAQYASABEgLctfD_BwE&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIz6j4-eip6wIVR9bACh1F_A3hEAQYASABEgLctfD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!264955915892!!!g!439969404635!&gucid=N:NSaid:GGL:CSM-2295:LA9F1Y:20500731

 

[Lanakila]

Here ya go bud. Yes. They look the same as the ones I got, but this place is cheaper. $1.48 + tax and shipping

https://www.zoro.com/zoro-select-heavy-duty-corner-brace-4-wx4-in-l-1wdd3/i/G1478215/?q=G1478215

 

[DaleH]

Finally found transom end caps!! I found these zinc cover pieces for just $2.50 each. Super stoked.
Any opinions on Zinc with aluminum? Does all zinc offer oxidation protection?

They are close to each other on the metal nobility scale, but whereas still dissimilar metals just put a layer of duct tape over the tin where the zinc sits.

 

[DaleH]

Any opinions on Zinc with aluminum? Does all zinc offer oxidation protection?

They are close to each other on the metal nobility scale, but whereas still dissimilar metals just put a layer of duct tape over the tin where the zinc sits.

 

[Lanakila]

Any opinions on Zinc with aluminum? Does all zinc offer oxidation protection?

They are close to each other on the metal nobility scale, but whereas still dissimilar metals just put a layer of duct tape over the tin where the zinc sits.

Is having this part zinc or zinc coated similar to a zinc anode they sell to protect from oxidation when using the boat in salt water?

Ty for your input!

 

[Ddawg562]

Hey brother hope you are well!

i was following your thread as I am redoing an aluminum boat myself. how did the flex steal work? any leaks? not sure if my boat leaks or not but for some due diligence wanted to do a nice thick layer under the boat just to be safe. did it hold up well? any leaks? and did you use it in saltwater? thank you in advance