I should clarify that the blocking under the keel and the jackstands will stay in place when the plate is removed. I was mainly wondering if the...
I am in the process of replating the bottom of a 28' V hull work boat. The steel is badly corroded 3' on either side of the keel due to sitting...
Thanks pdwiley. Discount steel lists there hot rolled mild sheet a being lightly oiled too so I assumed this was the way steel is commonly sold....
Thanks for the info. I'll stay away from it. Dave
Discount Steel sells commercial grade hot rolled pickled and oiled 10 gauge steel sheet. Is pickled steel suitable for boat building and doesn't...
Thanks for all the advice. I've decided to rent a plasma cutter to aid in removing the old plate. Should I remove all the bad plate before...
By 'working outdoors' I was referring to wind and shielding gas and not my inability to move a welder into my shop 30' away. Seriously
I have a 28' steel work boat that needs to have plating replaced. The boat is in very good shape except for the steel approx. 30" on either side...
