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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1976 Mirrocraft Deep Fisherman project
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<blockquote data-quote="Masmas" data-source="post: 490133" data-attributes="member: 31825"><p>Not a builder but have had and worked on my boats since the 70s.</p><p>Presently have 1975 and 78 starcraft holidays</p><p></p><p>If considering costs and time, marine plywood and </p><p>Fiberglass/expoxy in todays market are at highest cost and most time.</p><p>Lumber and resins costs are thru the roof.</p><p></p><p>5052 and 5086 alumimum alloy are used in shipbuilding for their corrosion resistance. However domestic alloy cost has tripled the last 2 years. China metal slighty cheaper.</p><p>My opinion is .50 or .062 thickness will work for framing. You could double up in areas requiring additional support.</p><p>Tinyboatnation has plenty of video on building with aluminum L channel and sheet. Also if you use AL sheet stock for finish surfaces, powder coating with textured urethane w/ added aluminum oxide grit is a durable option.</p><p></p><p>Hdpe sheet is a good option. Can be used for framing and finish materials.</p><p>Cuts easily and has all the boxes checked for marine applications.</p><p></p><p>You can also combine all three into your project.</p><p></p><p>All above cut with basic power tools.</p><p>Aluminum requires a specific tooth design to evacuate chips away from blade or bit to help prevent galling.</p><p></p><p>Regards</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Masmas, post: 490133, member: 31825"] Not a builder but have had and worked on my boats since the 70s. Presently have 1975 and 78 starcraft holidays If considering costs and time, marine plywood and Fiberglass/expoxy in todays market are at highest cost and most time. Lumber and resins costs are thru the roof. 5052 and 5086 alumimum alloy are used in shipbuilding for their corrosion resistance. However domestic alloy cost has tripled the last 2 years. China metal slighty cheaper. My opinion is .50 or .062 thickness will work for framing. You could double up in areas requiring additional support. Tinyboatnation has plenty of video on building with aluminum L channel and sheet. Also if you use AL sheet stock for finish surfaces, powder coating with textured urethane w/ added aluminum oxide grit is a durable option. Hdpe sheet is a good option. Can be used for framing and finish materials. Cuts easily and has all the boxes checked for marine applications. You can also combine all three into your project. All above cut with basic power tools. Aluminum requires a specific tooth design to evacuate chips away from blade or bit to help prevent galling. Regards [/QUOTE]
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