Looking for good books on aluminum hull construction

[stonebreaker]

Just like the title says. I know the shape I want to make the boat, now I need to learn how to put it together correctly. I've never built a boat before, so I need everything - what alloy(s) to use, what filler metal(s), interior hull structure, engine mounts, fuel tank standards, all that stuff. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I'm building a 24' pontoon boat in the USA, if that helps.

[SeaQuiCk]

A good start is to read Aluminium and the Sea from Alcan, it's all in there, here's the link
http://www.alcan-marine.com, select Library - download Aluminium and the Sea, you have to download each chapter separately, it's a bit off a hassle, but very well worth it, I've put them into a downloadable zip file, so if you would like to go the easy way, you can download it from my website in once, I think(hope) Alcan don't mind...
http://www.seaquick.com/downloads/Al...mandtheSea.zip
another good book is "Boatbuilding with Aluminum" by Steve Pollard, ISBN 0-07-050426-1
I also attached some pdf's on wire selection in another thread, you can find that through my profile
Good luck with your project!

[stonebreaker]

Thank you, Sir!

I've downloaded it and look forward to reading it.

[sal's Dad]

Three vital sources, I find myself going back to them again and again:

Boatbuilding with Aluminum
by Stephen F. Pollard
http://www.glen-l.com/books/442bb-alum.html
http://www.specmar.com/company.html

The Elements of Boat Strength
by Dave Gerr
http://www.gerrmarine.com/books.html

Also, look in on the Metal Boat Society Forum,
http://www.metalboatsociety.org/

Have fun!
Sal's Dad

[stonebreaker]

Thanks, SD.

[PHAUSSMANN]

Helo
I have the chance to buy an Old Starcraft boat, it is near a 22 feet long, locks good but need some repair.
How can I now the year of this nice boat. In a plate is writen that the maximun HP is 150.
I need more information, please if you now more about this kind of boats write to me.
Thanks
PEDRO HAUSSMANN