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by Skiff of knowledge
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Hull Corrosion
Replies: 11
Views: 8841

Re: Hull Corrosion

Thank you so much for the helpful information,Chaps. I have done some investigation on the wiring.I found the only place the wiring is grounded to the hull is through the outboard.The wiring grounding bus bar is isolated from the hull. I am going to get a hold of the manufacturer to see how they wir...
by Skiff of knowledge
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Hull Corrosion
Replies: 11
Views: 8841

Re: Hull Corrosion

Thanks again Kevin, I wish I could take the boat to Chaps.I looked at the mileage to boat there and it is about 110 miles by water.The trouble for me is the border.With covid it is very much more complex. Sorry I wasn't very clear with the airplane sites.I was trying to source the strontium chromate...
by Skiff of knowledge
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Hull Corrosion
Replies: 11
Views: 8841

Re: Hull Corrosion

Thank you Kevin for sharing your expertise. I am going to check and see if the ground is isolated or bounded to the boat.A simple continuity test should tell me,between the hull and the ground buss bar,I am guessing. There is no noticeable pitting around through hull.I have the boat at my buddies pl...
by Skiff of knowledge
Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Hull Corrosion
Replies: 11
Views: 8841

Re: Hull Corrosion

Thank you again, Kevin, for your informative reply. I appreciate the vote of confidence for the do it myself blasting, and that my preference. I was thinking of lying some boards down underneath boat and tipping it on its side blasting one side at a time?Holding over by tying to a pickup or tree. Th...
by Skiff of knowledge
Sat Jul 31, 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Hull Corrosion
Replies: 11
Views: 8841

Re: Hull Corrosion

Thank you so much for the reply, I read a rather in depth post you had written on prepping an aluminum boat with corrosion and I found it excellent in both clarity and information. Chaps had also contributed with his expertise.It was excellent as well.I am following both your advice in my applicatio...
by Skiff of knowledge
Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Hull Corrosion
Replies: 11
Views: 8841

Hull Corrosion

Hello everyone, Thanks to those who contribute to the greater knowledge of all.I have found a wealth of information on how to deal with my issue and am very grateful. I have a 17ft aluminum boat with a large area that has pits from corrosion.I have read many hrs of threads on this site dealing with ...