Aluminium Boat Interior Construction

[sequent]

Hi all,

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm trying to find out how, for example, carpet or material and/or wood panelling and linings, as well as cabinets are fixed to the cabin sides, specifically in the case of aluminium boats? Are they glued-in, screwed-in, or is some other methodology used? I basically want to know the process to go from a bare alloy hull and cabin to the finished interior.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Dave.

[gonzo]

There can be a variety of methods. It depends on the materials you are using, if they are structural members, design characteristics, etc.

[sequent]

Are there any good references (books, links etc) you could recommend where information about the various methods can be found?

[SolomonGrundy]

There are a number of resources available such as: Boatbuilding with Aluminum by S. Pollard, Colvin's book Steel Boatbuilding is worth looking at too, even if your boat won't be steel.
A common method of installing interior joinery is to weld "tabs" of either bar stock or an extrusion (angle) and just screw into the tabs.

[Lyle Creffield]

Hi

i believe that welding angle say 50x50x8 and self tappers (screws) to fix ply would be the simplest interior fit out

[FAST FRED]

To make an aluminum cruising boat more habitable many are foamed inside , insulates temp & noise.

Unfortunatly most spray foam is REALLY FLAMABLE so a "Cieling" (a full interior lining) is a requirement .

You will need to weld the tabs on before spraying the foam.

FAST FRED

[Lyle Creffield]

Hi

i do appoligise

i am thinking 10mm alloy hull so as to weld direct to hull

lyle

Originally Posted by sequent

Hi all,

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm trying to find out how, for example, carpet or material and/or wood panelling and linings, as well as cabinets are fixed to the cabin sides, specifically in the case of aluminium boats? Are they glued-in, screwed-in, or is some other methodology used? I basically want to know the process to go from a bare alloy hull and cabin to the finished interior.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Dave.