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Xsbank · 10-09-2013, 12:40 PM

I posted this in the wrong category so apologies, please remove/ignore the wrong one...

I have put an offer on an ex-workboat that is entirely aluminum. She has a single Cummins and I will post a photo when the sale is complete.

I am interested in talking to others who have aluminum boats and who might provide some insight into what my future holds. I know there will be no more varnishing nor teak deck seams and bungs nor canvas and I might have to learn to weld, but what pearls of wisdom are out there? She needs a good scrub and some of the lines need replacing but so far she will probably be good to go for a few months as I get to know her and prioritize the transition to "my boat."

10-09-2013, 12:40 PM	#1
Xsbank Guru City: Pender Harbour, BC Vessel Name: Gwaii Haanas Vessel Model: Custom Aluminum 52 Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,791	Aluminum Boat I posted this in the wrong category so apologies, please remove/ignore the wrong one... I have put an offer on an ex-workboat that is entirely aluminum. She has a single Cummins and I will post a photo when the sale is complete. I am interested in talking to others who have aluminum boats and who might provide some insight into what my future holds. I know there will be no more varnishing nor teak deck seams and bungs nor canvas and I might have to learn to weld, but what pearls of wisdom are out there? She needs a good scrub and some of the lines need replacing but so far she will probably be good to go for a few months as I get to know her and prioritize the transition to "my boat."