Aluminum and foam core construction

[thaynes]

Does anyone know if foam cores can be used in aluminum boat construction?
Are there any potential bonding issues or other issues that one should be aware of?

[AVMan]

I know aluminum skinned PVC foam core sandwich panels have been done before for some modular housing units, so I would think it would be possible for a boat.

I can't remember all the details, but the aluminum will have to be treated well before you can bond it to the foam. Try DIAB (www.diabgroup.com) for some information

[thaynes]

Thanks, I'll check it out