Houseboat exterior solutions

Discussion in 'Materials' started by bhenken08, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. bhenken08
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    Hello all I’m thinking of building a houseboat. I have already have decided to make the hull out of aluminum. But I’m stuck on what to use on the top and sides I’m thinking fiberglass but I’m worried about the moisture especially on the top and bottom where the fiberglass meets the aluminum. Any ideas on other materials? What about cost? Oh it’s going to be 60-65 feet long. I have some photos of a construction and im trying to figure out the wall materials I think it is fiberglass but I’m not sure.:confused:

    Thanks Bryan
     

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  3. tevhit
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    Dear Bhenken 08
    Is it possible to send me the rough drawings of the hull...
    Thanks in advance....
    Tevhit
     
    tevhit, Dec 22, 2007
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