aluminum mod

[island mike]

Re: aluminum mod

but he can still use the nidacore to build a wall and install a door, right? on his alyoumeeneeum boat?

Mike, I was thinking of your project when I saw Grank's.


~Fishy

Hi fish! Yeah sure, he could although I liked your idea of the nicor better, He would have to use inserts if using the nidacore you know,for attaching stuff.i think the alu would look better too on his boat.But Ill hang around here see...alyoumeeneeum
See ya I mike

 

[island mike]

Re: aluminum mod

I think "Coosa board" is another brand or option

Coosa board,Is it also not called plastic wood?
Yes,good option .

 

[island mike]

Re: aluminum mod

I just googled and yes I am mistaken,I now know that coosa and plastic wood are two different animals.
anyway,that plastic wood stuff is nice,the coosa too but again;one would have two work with inserts.Now the so called plastic wood handles like wood is rot,u.v proof.Meaning you would be able to screw it . It has its price tough that stuff is expensive...
i mike

 

[grank]

Re: aluminum mod

here is more pics -one shows what i would like-my side view -the one with the angle

grank

 

[island mike]

Re: aluminum mod

So,Have you decided what material?
Love to know about any progress...

 

[herefishy]

Re: aluminum mod

Here is the link to nidacore - marine applications. You can get the nidacore with metal (aluminum) skins.

http://nida-core.com/english/nidaapp_marine.htm

 

[grank]

Re: aluminum mod

So,Have you decided what material?
Love to know about any progress...

no progress yet it is cold here, good fishing, one could work because i have a heater -propane- but i must find out the best way to go about it. was reading on glass and
3/8 tempered glass seems to be good, although acrylic does not yellow and if one could make it easy to change then this could be the wy to go, also i dont want to screw the aluminum into my deck, so i could use 3m 5200.
these are my thoughts at the moment. it is nice of you all to take an interest and any advice will be duly noted.

 

[island mike]

Re: aluminum mod

Ahmmm, 5200 to join to the deck? No good.If you really dont want to screw(why not) use a adhesive filler.
I would strongly suggest though that you do screw first,5200 is good stuff but no good for your type of aplication.
its gotta be structual strong.

 

[grank]

Re: aluminum mod

your right just dont like holes in my deck, water seems to find its way in there must be something apart from drilling holes, what do you think about blind rivits??,i know its sill a hole.

 

[herefishy]

Re: aluminum mod

your right just dont like holes in my deck, water seems to find its way in there must be something apart from drilling holes, what do you think about blind rivits??,i know its sill a hole.

You can use "closed-end" blind rivets. The rivet hole is sealed:

http://www.rivetsonline.com/rivets-en/blind-rivets-en/closed-end-blind-rivets.html

But really - your boat has a bilge for a purpose.

It might be worth spending the energy to find a welder machine or a welder person with a machine. He might even look at the project and have the perfect solution and material. Thus, "mischeif managed".

 

[island mike]

Re: aluminum mod

You can use "closed-end" blind rivets. The rivet hole is sealed:

http://www.rivetsonline.com/rivets-en/blind-rivets-en/closed-end-blind-rivets.html

But really - your boat has a bilge for a purpose.
My idea also..You mentioned your boat was localy manufactured,I would contact this company and have them take alook,They might be able to construct what you want,
About any holes in boats,They can be sealed you know,Your whole boat is full of holes and rivets and they dont leak either..(Ihope)
Anyway good luck with whatever you choose.
I mike

It might be worth spending the energy to find a welder machine or a welder person with a machine. He might even look at the project and have the perfect solution and material. Thus, "mischeif managed".

Exactly what I was thinking also..
You mentioned that your boat was localy manufactured,I would contact this company and have them take a look,They might be able to manufacture whatever you want...
about any holes in boats,They can be sealed you know,Your whole boat is full of holes and rivets and they dont leak either.(I hope!)
Anyway good luck with whatever you choose.
I mike

 

[Cheetah 210es]

Re: aluminum mod

What is this new material you mentioned? alyoumeeneeum???
Is it any good?

 

[grank]

Re: aluminum mod

dont have a bilge it is self bailing the rest of the boat is sealed off- the cloed end rivits seem good though i will check on them when i say local made these boats were originally made for rcmp as patrol boats only a few of these were made they were made smaller for the rest of us am trying to find more info

 

[island mike]

Re: aluminum mod

Well dont leave us hanging!

 

[grank]

Re: aluminum mod

nothing to say for the moment Aluminum boat, built in Canada company no longer in business as far as i can see, want to put solid back on cuddy cabin -see pics- could use marine ply but the forum has made suggestions which i
will have to look into- will keep in touch but the project wont get started until spring.

 

[island mike]

Re: aluminum mod

Well untill then my friend.
Regards I mike.

 

[grank]

Re: aluminum mod

Well untill then my friend.
Regards I mike.

thanks Mike and have a good Christmas, and a good Christmas to you all

David