Frankly, I'd think it's 10 gauge... 0.135". A far more appropriate thickness for a boat hull.
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I still have our original owners guide, said hull was made with .100 gauge aluminum..boat is a 1997 Legend 16.5 ft boat. Thats my best info to go on...boat was given to me be by my dad.Otto Nobedder wrote:Frankly, I'd think it's 10 gauge... 0.135". A far more appropriate thickness for a boat hull.
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Using 4043...yes i now realize its not the right filler..but it came with the gun. And im still learning this aluminum welding thing. Crap...way différent then reg steel mig or fluxcore..RamboBaby wrote:What filler are you using? I believe marine applications require 5356. Otherwise the weld will corrode rapidly.
Make sure that you check it good before you take it out for a ride. I've seen a lot of leaky aluminum mig welds come into the shop in the past. Tig is a much better process when you need something sealed up tight.
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