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Bought a 1955 Alumacraft FD, I have a question
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<blockquote data-quote="ericman" data-source="post: 464422" data-attributes="member: 11909"><p>2 things. It's probably crimped on and any screws or rivets just ensure that it won't rattle and fifty years of exposure to water probably has a mix of aluminum oxide (white corrosion) and a brown mix of dirt / microorganisms between the deck and the gunwhale. The deck looks incredible as-is and any fixes, (i.e. welding up the screw holes in the middle of the deck) can be done with it left in place. I wouldn't even try to take that thing off unless you absolutely don't want it there on the finished product. Alumacrafts, well most aluminum boats in general from the 40s thru the 60s had really tight fitting components and you might find that even the biggest rubber mallet won't pound it back into place when you want to put it back on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ericman, post: 464422, member: 11909"] 2 things. It's probably crimped on and any screws or rivets just ensure that it won't rattle and fifty years of exposure to water probably has a mix of aluminum oxide (white corrosion) and a brown mix of dirt / microorganisms between the deck and the gunwhale. The deck looks incredible as-is and any fixes, (i.e. welding up the screw holes in the middle of the deck) can be done with it left in place. I wouldn't even try to take that thing off unless you absolutely don't want it there on the finished product. Alumacrafts, well most aluminum boats in general from the 40s thru the 60s had really tight fitting components and you might find that even the biggest rubber mallet won't pound it back into place when you want to put it back on. [/QUOTE]
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