We often get asked which alloy to use and the answer is it depends.
Aluminium boat floor thickness.
It does not turn into a frying pan in the sun it will get warm but will be much cooler than dark gel coat.
If i were to replace a plywood casting deck with an aluminum casting deck what thickness of aluminum would be.
I ll be adding a cooler more better storage and livewell and also a rod locker to my 12 foot frp boat.
A guide to marine grade aluminum here s a handy comparison chart of marine grade aluminum alloys.
I ve put aluminum dp floors in several boats so lets get rid of some of the misconceptions.
It can save both labor and material compared to 1 2 installations while giving a major increase in strength.
Ondarvr mar 31 2008 4.
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.
There are three alloys that we generally recommend for hull plating and frames.
Aluminum diamond plate floors.
Any plywood that was as strong as boards 3 4 thick would be the same thickness and the cost would be about 1 50 per square foot.
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.
5086 5083 5052 and two alloys we recommend for extrusions such as flat bar tee bar and continue reading.
It is not slippery the traction is very good and nothing is needed over it.
Although it s a fibreglass boat it will still require a plywood floor that will need to be reinforced with fibreglass matting.
It really depends on the boat design.
In some applications you can eliminate structure by going 3 4.
And aluminum does offer peace of mind for the customer and has become a major marketing tool for those manufactures that offer it.
The boards would appear more expensive until you consider.
