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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1989 17' tracker pro 17 mod
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 105832" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>I think you are right. Looking back at your first images there isn't very much support to keep those sides from flexing out; looks like the cracks are right where the support ends as well which is another indication. Easily solved with good decking, you can anchor the decking from side to side to create a structural member if the decking is high enough. I'm not an engineer but I think anything above the center would be good enough if properly anchored. </p><p></p><p>You don't need to TIG it either (but there's nothing wrong with TIG); you can use a rod called HTS 2000, it's a brazing rod and you can use a MAPP Gas or Propane torch to apply it, quick and easy, works great. I have used it on boats and Alu evaporator coils (HVAC by trade) with good results. If you can silver solder there is almost no learning curve, otherwise a little practice is required to get it down, but nothing major. It will work on your rivets as well; the main thing is to clean the base material well with a good stainless brush just prior to using the HTS 2000. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.aluminumrepair.com/" target="_blank">HTS 2000</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 105832, member: 1914"] I think you are right. Looking back at your first images there isn't very much support to keep those sides from flexing out; looks like the cracks are right where the support ends as well which is another indication. Easily solved with good decking, you can anchor the decking from side to side to create a structural member if the decking is high enough. I'm not an engineer but I think anything above the center would be good enough if properly anchored. You don't need to TIG it either (but there's nothing wrong with TIG); you can use a rod called HTS 2000, it's a brazing rod and you can use a MAPP Gas or Propane torch to apply it, quick and easy, works great. I have used it on boats and Alu evaporator coils (HVAC by trade) with good results. If you can silver solder there is almost no learning curve, otherwise a little practice is required to get it down, but nothing major. It will work on your rivets as well; the main thing is to clean the base material well with a good stainless brush just prior to using the HTS 2000. [url=https://www.aluminumrepair.com/]HTS 2000[/url] [/QUOTE]
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