Steel plate for small steel boats

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Vineet, Dec 31, 2023.

  1. Vineet
    Joined: Apr 2021
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    Location: usa

    Vineet Junior Member

    Hey all,
    any tips for good suppliers of steel plate for smaller steel boat construction. I can't find any AH36 <6mm. Must I chose another option? What are other best options?

    thank you
     
  2. BlueBell
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    BlueBell . . . _ _ _ . . . _ _ _

    Surely someone in the "usa" has some.
    Steel is not the material of choice for "small boats".
    Wood/epoxy and aluminum are good options.

    What is the boat you're building?
     
  3. comfisherman
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    comfisherman Senior Member

    Location is set for USA, if on the west Far west steel has expanded from Eugene to locations from California to Alaska. We did a big steel project about 10 years ago and the salesman said if "they didn't have it, it didn't exist". Might be worth a call, it's an impressive set of facilities.
     

  4. RAraujo
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    RAraujo Senior Member - Naval Architect

    I'm curious... why do you need AH36 for a small boat?
     
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