Sea King | Aluminum Boat & Jon/V Boat Discussion Forum
Oct 15, 2024 · I have a Sea King aluminum boat. It is a 1959. I have been told that Starcraft made it, and then badged as a Sea King. I'm trying to identify the model. I was directed to Fiberglassics.com and then to the Aluminum boat search. My boat appears to be a Speed Queen or a Seafarer, both 14' length 63" beam. There is a code called 'TYPE'.
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The Pros and Cons of an Aluminum Sailboat - Improve Sailing
Aluminum has a bad rep. That's because there are a lot of cheap, badly-built aluminum boats on the market. Its a shame: aluminum can be the ultimate boat building material. But you need to pay attention to details when building or buying one. If neglected, aluminum can corrode away quickly. Below I'll list all the pros and cons of this material.
Sears Aluminum Boat - any Research Resources?
Jun 19, 2019 · Seachoice Cast Aluminum “S” Dock Cleat, Corrosion Resistant Aluminum, 12 in. Amazon.com $58.99 ($29.50 / Count) KATUNA 3-6 Inch Industrial Heavy Duty Casters Set of 2, Maintenance-Free Polyurethane on Aluminum Wheels, Use for workbenches, Machines, U-Boats,and Equipment (6 inch 2 Swivel with Brake) Katuna Fastener
Bottom Painting Aluminum Boats
Jul 29, 2023 · Complete Aluminum Polishing and Sanding Kit for Wheels, Bumpers, Tanks and Any Other Aluminum Or Stainless Surface, 12 Piece Product Bundle Renegade Products USA $17.99 Sheffield 12671 13" Tackle Box, Fishing Gear Organizer for Fly Fishing, Flip-Up Lid, Lift-Out Tray, Stackable Storage, Made In USA Amazon.com
Solid Rivet Advice Needed - Aluminum Boat & Jon/V Boat …
Feb 25, 2011 · As an experiment I riveted two pieces of 3/16" angle aluminum together with a pop rivet. I was able to twist and pull, and basically rip the rivet out without damaging the aluminum. Then I did the same thing with a solid rivet. When I had a hard time even swiveling the metal around the rivet, I was already impressed.
Welded vs. Riveted - Aluminum Boat & Jon/V Boat Discussion Forum
Jul 27, 2011 · It should probably be noted that the reason welded boats are typically stronger is because they are thicker gauge aluminum. A riveted boat and a welded boat of the same gauge, well the riveted boat would actually be stronger. Think of it this way, a welded boat is basically taking two pieces of aluminum and welding them at the corner or seam.
Gluvit with no bottom paint? - Aluminum Boat & Jon/V Boat …
May 16, 2018 · Gluvit works fine on aluminum boats. The guys that restore old aluminum boats on another site use it all the time. Unless it's going to be exposed to the sun UV rays aren't an issue. I've used steel flex and it's ok. I wasn't impressed by the pigment, it faded pretty quick.
Help identifying Sears Boat - Aluminum Boat & Jon/V Boat …
Feb 20, 2013 · Hello. I know that sears made/offered several differnt models of aluminum boats in th e50-60-70's. I also know that hey farmed things out to different manufacturers. Is there a chart or a reference wher someone could look at the design of the boat to figure out who made it? The boat I have and the boat I am looking at have similar charcteristics.
Stainless Fasteners through Aluminum - Corrosion?
Aug 7, 2013 · Hey, all, new guy here. I've been boating a long time but mainly in FG boats. Just got a new alum jon boat (Lowe L1648) and I am rigging it, and I want to fabricate an aluminum box to attach the outboard control box to. The sides …