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Aluminum Deck

Posted:
Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:13 am
by kalmic
Since I am not a sheet metal worker or have I put an aluminum Deck in a boat. What thickness do I need for the aluminum? It will be one piece 4' x 93".
Re: Aluminum Deck

Posted:
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:22 pm
by kalmic
For sealing my new riveted boat. Anyone have a preference on 5200 vs using Gluvit?
Re: Aluminum Deck

Posted:
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:38 pm
by 3legged_lab
.100 or .125 should be good.
Re: Aluminum Deck

Posted:
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:43 pm
by assateague
Probably cheaper to go with.100 and throw an extra brace under there. I've never worked with aluminum before, but that is a pretty standard way to save some money on most things.
Re: Aluminum Deck

Posted:
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:47 pm
by 3legged_lab
When I bought my boat i think .100 was standard hull thickness and .125 was the extra charge upgrade.