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by Adam
Mon Dec 26, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: 26' Center Console
Replies: 8
Views: 6600

Re: 26' Center Console

Kevin, Thanks for your observations. Learning from this forum has been one of my best resources so far in this build. I'll do my best to address some of your concerns. Diamond tread floor was my last choice... What I really wanted was Slip-Not. Ended up being about 1000$ per sheet and my bank accoun...
by Adam
Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: 26' Center Console
Replies: 8
Views: 6600

Re: 26' Center Console

I've pretty much finished up my first boat build... Unfortunately Michigan weather rolled in and stomped my plans of a December maiden voyage. I was able to get it in the water this summer and check out the water line so at least I know it floats :) I still need to mount the hard top and wire the mo...
by Adam
Tue Jul 05, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: aluminum suppliers?
Replies: 9
Views: 7199

Re: aluminum suppliers?

I ran into the same problem here in Michigan. I found one guy that could supply it. I think he was getting it cut off a coil from one of the larger steel suppliers. Here is his info: Kevin Cartwright 248-535-4465 ORION METAL PRODUCTS INC PO box 654 Lake Orion, MI 48361 I will warn you that the price...
by Adam
Sat May 21, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: 26' Center Console
Replies: 8
Views: 6600

Re: 26' Center Console

Thanks for the response Kevin! I tried to do a few things to help myself with heat distortion. To be honest, going with all 1/4" was my first step to minimizing wrinkles but as I got into the build I realized that weight was becoming a factor for the equipment I have. When the hull and sides we...
by Adam
Fri May 20, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: 26' Center Console
Replies: 8
Views: 6600

26' Center Console

I've started to build my first aluminum plate boat. Everything is being made from 1/4" plate. I've been in the metal working/ machining industry most of my life but this is the first time I have worked with aluminum like this before. Interesting to say the least. As I go through this process I ...