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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
77 Smoker-craft Bench Seat Mods
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<blockquote data-quote="Still Afloat" data-source="post: 512556" data-attributes="member: 32426"><p>I think 1/8” is plenty thick. Just weld a channel stiffener on the bottom side. This is the technique that I’ll be using for a 15x45” deck hatch. It’s lighter and less expensive than 1/4” plate. </p><p></p><p>Here’s an example from the TB Nation website.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119739[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>As I recall, TB Nation is using 5052 aluminum . It’s about half the price of 6061 and has better corrosion resistance. I have 6061 on hand so that is probably what I’ll use for deck lids on the little jon project. The 6061 is stronger and I expect it’s stiffer but, I haven’t compared the two alloys side by side.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Still Afloat, post: 512556, member: 32426"] I think 1/8” is plenty thick. Just weld a channel stiffener on the bottom side. This is the technique that I’ll be using for a 15x45” deck hatch. It’s lighter and less expensive than 1/4” plate. Here’s an example from the TB Nation website. [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_4502.png"]119739[/ATTACH] As I recall, TB Nation is using 5052 aluminum . It’s about half the price of 6061 and has better corrosion resistance. I have 6061 on hand so that is probably what I’ll use for deck lids on the little jon project. The 6061 is stronger and I expect it’s stiffer but, I haven’t compared the two alloys side by side. [/QUOTE]
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