Recent content by harrywbrown

Is there an issue with using stainless steel fasteners to attach to the aluminum hull? I plan to install cedar decking and need to attach the cedar planks to an aluminum substructure. However, I am concerned about using stainless steel fasteners for the simple reason that it may corrode the...

Yes, I plan to moor the boat in saltwater.

I plan to use 1x6 cedar fence board. Its dry weight is 22 lbs/ft3 vs. plywood which is 37 lbs/ft3. The substructure will be aluminum angle. Overall, the floor should be lighter than plywood, just as sturdy and longer lasting.

Another question: the former plywood deck was laid on top of foam blown in on the port and starboard sides with no fasteners used along the deck edge where it meets the interior hull wall (fasteners were used further in of course). I want to lay the cedar deck boards lengthwise across lateral...

Epaint makes a bottom paint for aluminum boats: https://www.epaint.com/index.php?id=19&prod_id=19. Its pricey but worth it for multi season uses.

Hello, I just bought a 2003 Starcraft Starfire and have gutted it down to the hull. I plan to build her back up as a sea going vessel. Yep, I'll need to apply an ablative bottom paint to the hull and would welcome suggestions for brands and types to use. I also plan to put in cedar fence decking...