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So I'm seeing several temper designations on 5086. I intend to form/ bend the rise on the bow with ratchet straps and turn buckles, and I'm looking at 3/16" thickness. So I'm wondering what temper best suits the ability to work with it in this manner, and which one will be the best for welded...

I'm considering building a 18ft mod V boat. Roughly 7 ft chine to chine, 5052 H32 bottom plates (3/16) and 1/8 sides. I know a good number of manufacturers use 5052, but it seems they mostly use H34, H36, variants of 5052. I understand they are somewhat stiffer, but also not as readily...