Aug 22, 2011· Re: Is foam insulation below deck of aluminum boat necessary? ".of my 16 foot aluminum flat boat" Most 16 foot aluminum flat boats that I am familiar with (especially with bench seat) already have foam insulation under the seats in a sufficient volume to keep the boat upright should it be swamped. If this is the case with your hull, I see no reason to retain the additional foam other
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Apr 24, 2012· A regular 4x8 sheet of 0.063" should only weigh 28 lbs. or so if my math is correct. Seems like I remember reading that a 4x8 sheet of plywood weighs about 25 lbs. per quarter inch of thickness. (i.e. a 3/4" sheet weighs 75 lbs.) My 1648 consists of two different thicknesses of aluminum. Everything is .063" except for the ribs which are .090".
Oct 23, 2009· To build small aluminium boats - Need advice. Discussion in 'Metal Boat Building' started by ronyt, Jun 5 Usually when working with .05 or .10 aluminum in boats you'll rivet the hull; or weld if you use 3/16" or thicker. don't get involved with boats that don't have 'flat sheet' hull panels.
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Oct 21, 2010· Reflectix insulation Reflectix insulation (reflectixinc) has two layers of 96 percent reflective metalized aluminum separated by a 5/16-inch enclosed air space. Reflectix is effective as a radiant barrier; but, preventing heat loss is nullified if the material is applied directly to the interior surface of a hull, or deck, with high
I have seen my share of aluminum gas tanks foamed into glass boats that corrode from trapped water in the foam. I was wondering about how to prep a aluminum boat that was to be foamed to insulate/sound deaden/add floatation so as to not create the same problems the gas tanks in sea rays had?
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May 06, 2009· What a mess but that is a different topic. This winter my boat cover failed and allowed quite a bit of water to get into the boat without draining. The result of this is water logged flotation foam. Where can I get replacement foam. I was going to use the 2 inch pink foam sheets at Home Depot but my foam is only 1 3/4".
A foam board is usually constructed as insulation panels, which are used to insulate the home. They can be used to insulate everything from the roof to even the foundation of the home. Foam board insulation can also be backed with aluminum foil. This will provide a great deal of thermal resistance
Oct 23, 2009· To build small aluminium boats - Need advice. Discussion in 'Metal Boat Building' started by ronyt, Jun 5 Usually when working with .05 or .10 aluminum in boats you'll rivet the hull; or weld if you use 3/16" or thicker. don't get involved with boats that don't have 'flat sheet' hull panels.
Apr 20, 2012· Is this a bad idea or should I definitely rivet or screw the aluminum sheet down to the ribs, even if the foam sticks up above the ribs? I will be cutting out notches in the sides of the aluminum sheets for the ribs on the side of the boat so the floor fits tight against the sides of the boat.
Jun 13, 2017· 2. Sheet foam. BOTH have to be sealed cell foam or you will be right back where you started. The 2 part is commonly referred to as MARINE foam. If you go sheet foam, you use foam sheet glues to hold the sheets in position with each other for cutting (electric turkey knife is fine). Fine shaping with a band sander/coarse (40-50 grit) works well.
Mar 31, 2012· Re: Polyurethane Spray Foam in Aluminum Hull Mike, I would be concerned about condensation finding it's way into the foam and eventually finding it's way to the hull.but a barrier coating before putting the foam in should eliminate that issue.
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Because our time-tested foams for boats do not absorb water, General Plastics’ marine polyurethane products do not rot, warp, bow or delaminate. Our HDU marine-grade foam serves as core material for building transoms, hulls and bulkheads. Learn more or request a quote today!
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Apr 12, 2006· Thinking of putting an aluminum floor in my new jon boat but I'm not sure what thickness of aluminum sheet to get. The hull is .100 but I would think the floor would not need to be as thick. The ribs of the boat are spaced every 12". Any idea what I should look for? .080,.063???
Apr 20, 2012· Is this a bad idea or should I definitely rivet or screw the aluminum sheet down to the ribs, even if the foam sticks up above the ribs? I will be cutting out notches in the sides of the aluminum sheets for the ribs on the side of the boat so the floor fits tight against the sides of the boat.
Feb 06, 2006· aluminum interior insulation. Discussion in 'Metal Boat Building' started by Guest, Oct 1, 2002. I am looking into building a 26 foot aluminum cuddy cabin fishing boat and weekend plus cruiser. I boat in alaska most of the time but hope to take trips further afield some day. But when you glue the sheet foam or other material, the proper
Sep 25, 2011· 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. I'll be adding a cooler, more/better storage and livewell and also a rod locker to my 12 foot FRP boat. If I were to replace a plywood casting deck with an aluminum casting deck, what thickness of aluminum would be
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5052-H32 Aluminum Sheet - (ASTM B209, QQ-A-250/8) Superior corrosion resistance, good weldability, with excellent formability, makes 5052 Aluminum Sheet a common choice for chemical, marine or saltwater applications. 5052 Aluminum Sheet applications include: tanks, marine hardware, boat hulls, etc. Mill Finish - Not Polished
MD Building Products provides a full assortment of MD Building Products provides a full assortment of aluminum shapes and sheets for any project you may encounter. Easy to cut form and fabricate. Aluminum material will not rust or corrode. Perforated decorative design is great for door and window security plumbing heating and ventilation projects radiator heater enclosures craft
Because our time-tested foams for boats do not absorb water, General Plastics’ marine polyurethane products do not rot, warp, bow or delaminate. Our HDU marine-grade foam serves as core material for building transoms, hulls and bulkheads. Learn more or request a quote today!
When building a boat using flat sheet material, it makes the most sense to think in terms of sheet material and how one may optimize a hull design to suit the materials, without incurring extra labor. I am attracted to the single chine shape for metal boats. In my view the single chine shape represents the most "honest" use of the material.
Nov 02, 2007· I know some of you members are into modding/building boats. I built a plywood/carpet floor in my 16 tracker jon.but I am thinking of re-doing it this winter. Where do you get the sheet metal/aluminum for the floor? Some type of specialty shop I would imagine. Also, do
Apr 12, 2006· Thinking of putting an aluminum floor in my new jon boat but I'm not sure what thickness of aluminum sheet to get. The hull is .100 but I would think the floor would not need to be as thick. The ribs of the boat are spaced every 12". Any idea what I should look for? .080,.063???
Aug 30, 2004· Structural Foam for Aluminum Hulls. Discussion in 'Metal Boat Building' started by jprev, Aug 27, 2004. Joined: May 2003 If this is accurate there are tons of aluminum boats on the market that use this methodology and would be subject to this. Foam insulation and aluminium. Robbo, Aug 5, 2010, in forum: Metal Boat
Nov 02, 2007· I know some of you members are into modding/building boats. I built a plywood/carpet floor in my 16 tracker jon.but I am thinking of re-doing it this winter. Where do you get the sheet metal/aluminum for the floor? Some type of specialty shop I would imagine. Also, do
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Feb 13, 2009· Ice Fishing ; How is aluminum sheet siding attached? GUESTS Houses like the Grand Lodge and now Ice Castle are using aluminum sheets for siding. On enclosed trailers and Semi's, I've seen it attached with solid rivets. However, on the fish houses, I don't see any fasteners. New Old Boat. By swamptiger ·
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Dec 16, 2007· Considering installing flotation foam under floorboards in my 20ft Wooldridge Sport. I want this boat to absolutely not sink even if fully swamped in the ocean. Basic idea is use screwed in place aluminum channel or rectangular tube to raise floor boards 3" and then fill all voids with extruded polystyrene boardstock insulation (does not absorb water).
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User rating: 4.6/5May 07, 2011· Understand of course that 2-part closed cell foam is best for boats given that some very odd spaces are common and this fills them so nicely. But most boats also have long runs of relatively square spaces- think between hull and hull liner. 2-part is really expensive so I'm wondering if 4" thick styrofoam might be used in this instance? It would not be exposed to water- excepting if the boat