I'm looking at aluminum houseboats - mostly Marinette & Kingscraft.
I found one that has been remodeled but hull was refurbished in an odd fashion.
The hull was completely sandblasted down to raw aluminum. The owner repaired what they call minor pitting along with a small hole into the water tank in the keel. They covered this with resin / fiberglass. They also left the hull unpainted - I suppose like some Somerset's that I've seen.
What are your thoughts regarding this method of repair?
I've often wandered about unpainted hulls on or Kingscrafts. What do you think?
Here are some pictures.
Aluminum houseboat hull
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John
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1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
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Re: Aluminum houseboat hull
Your photos are not a houseboat.
Your first photos I would NOT call "minor pitting"!
Proceed with caution: A professional surveyor with aluminum experience would be wise.
safe harbors,
dave
Your first photos I would NOT call "minor pitting"!
Proceed with caution: A professional surveyor with aluminum experience would be wise.
safe harbors,
dave
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Re: Aluminum houseboat hull
Thank you for the response.
Why do you say "Your photos are not a houseboat"?
Why do you say "Your photos are not a houseboat"?
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
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Re: Aluminum houseboat hull
I also have these pictures of the keel area before repair. This looks bad to me.
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
Re: Aluminum houseboat hull
There's pitting, and then there's so much local corrosion that structural failure is possible. Pitting damage can be repaired with epoxy putty; the other requires welding. Fiberglassing over aluminum--if not done correctly--will fall off!
Jeff
PS: My good neighbor has a Kingscraft "houseboat" and its a Vee type planning hull. Nice, spacious boat with everything on one level (after entering). Got damn sick of going up and down that ladder in mine.
Jeff
PS: My good neighbor has a Kingscraft "houseboat" and its a Vee type planning hull. Nice, spacious boat with everything on one level (after entering). Got damn sick of going up and down that ladder in mine.
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Re: Aluminum houseboat hull
Jeff,
We are looking at the one level concept as a big plus for our old bodies and dogs!
I haven't looked at this vessel yet, but may next month if it is still for sale. I will want to see it out of the water.
We are looking at the one level concept as a big plus for our old bodies and dogs!
I haven't looked at this vessel yet, but may next month if it is still for sale. I will want to see it out of the water.
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
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Re: Aluminum houseboat hull
Oops forgot about Kingscraft hybrid H.B./cruiser
What caused the corrosion? Could be some serious electrical and isolation issues
Dave
What caused the corrosion? Could be some serious electrical and isolation issues
Dave
1987 Marinette 29 FB Sedan
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Re: Aluminum houseboat hull
Most often it's simple neglect.
Jeff
PS: The Kingscraft in the photo has Vee drives which frees up a load of interior space.
Jeff
PS: The Kingscraft in the photo has Vee drives which frees up a load of interior space.
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Re: Aluminum houseboat hull
It sounds like this boat was neglected for many years according to the current owner. Over the past 5 years it has been completely gutted & the hull sandblasted. The interior & systems appear to be refurbished nicely.
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)