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    Aluminum Primer Type

    hi - I've got a 12' aluminum boat that sanded Down and wire wheeled. I plan on prepping the surface w/ alumiprep or some other Zinc Chromate but I am wondering, can i use a non marine primer if I'm going to be throwing a marine paint on top? I'm trying to save a few $$ but not sure if this is...
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    Rivets Everywhere....

    Hi There - Is there a standard type & Size of rivet that is used on aluminum boats? I'm dealing with a 12' that i need to re-rivet in spots but i'm not sure of the rivet size i need to buy. Are these things pretty standard?
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    JB Weld Technique....

    Hi Guys - I'm refurbing a 12' tinny and, after removing the transom today, found 2 cracks along the weld where each gunwale meets the back aluminum plate. So - since I'm not handy welding aluminum, I'm opting for JB weld (dumb idea?) I'm also using it to repair a hole or two here and there as...
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    Replacing Wood Transom with Aluminum

    Hi There - I'm knee deep in a 12' aluminum restoration and after taking off the wooden transom, I can't help but think why I can't use a sheet of aluminum of the same thickness as a replacement. I've got a a close friend who owns a fab shop that can do this for me for next to nothing but I'm...
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    Aluminum Boat - Increase Hull Weight Capcity?

    This might be a dumb question but is there a way to increase the weight capacity of an aluminum boat? Reason I ask is because i have a little 12' boat that I would like to be able to run 800 - 1000lbs but it is rated at 600lbs. I see there is foam below the aluminum bench seats and I keep...
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    Gluvit vs Herculiner - Aluminum Boat

    Well, I did what i told myself I'd never do, but i've grown tired of bank fishing, so bought a little 12ft aluminum that's in decent shape but I'm looking to class it up a tad before slay bass. I'll start a restoration thread as I start but in support of that project, i have a general question...
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