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Aluminum boat hull flexing/twisting
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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 493416" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p><strong><em>Simple </em></strong>... while OK, whereas you already have bolt holes holding the seats, some 1" wide by 1/8" thick aluminum (most hardware stores carry such stock) would make nice brackets. Bend 1" flat on an end and determine how much 'span' you need to get up near the gunnel and then bend a 1" flat on that end too. </p><p></p><p>A simple carboard model would help you size them correctly. You'd be done in 1 beer-time +/-.</p><p></p><p>If using SS hardware, use nylon washers underneath SS bolt head and SS washers, or tape the 1" flat end with duct tape ... anything to insulate the aluminum from the SS hardware. These simple brackets would <strong>add </strong>strength and rigidity back into your hull, if crossing a lot of boat wakes or in any chop and they are actually copied from other tin hulls! Many open skiffs use similar brackets.</p><p></p><p>With some creativity, one can also mount oar, paddle or rod holders to them, etc. Have fun![ATTACH=full]113098[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 493416, member: 15636"] [B][I]Simple [/I][/B]... while OK, whereas you already have bolt holes holding the seats, some 1" wide by 1/8" thick aluminum (most hardware stores carry such stock) would make nice brackets. Bend 1" flat on an end and determine how much 'span' you need to get up near the gunnel and then bend a 1" flat on that end too. A simple carboard model would help you size them correctly. You'd be done in 1 beer-time +/-. If using SS hardware, use nylon washers underneath SS bolt head and SS washers, or tape the 1" flat end with duct tape ... anything to insulate the aluminum from the SS hardware. These simple brackets would [B]add [/B]strength and rigidity back into your hull, if crossing a lot of boat wakes or in any chop and they are actually copied from other tin hulls! Many open skiffs use similar brackets. With some creativity, one can also mount oar, paddle or rod holders to them, etc. Have fun![ATTACH type="full" alt="Brackets.jpg"]113098[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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