Aluminium Extrusions

[Aussie123]

Hi Guys
I am going to build a casting deck into my boat so can anyone tell me where the best place is to buy marine grade alloy extrusions from on the south side of brissy,Logan area preferred.
Thanks
Lance

[shubeej]

lance ,try this link they have a branch CAROLE PARK & NORTHGATE http://www.ullrich.com.au/pdfs/extrusion/5-1-2-3-4.pdf
cheers shubeej

[Aussie123]

Thanks shubeej
I was more after just standard extrusions like 25x50 rectangle box,50x50 c-channel ect.
Lance

[suzygs1000]

Hi, Lnace'

Marine grade al (5000 series) is too hard to be extruded .

Dave.

[banksmister]

Try Alspec aluminun
I dont think they are the cheapest

[boatie_72]

Places like caparal aluminium, apple aluminium, onesteel aluminium. all sell it.

The main sizes you need is either 40mmx 20 x 3 for a light weight or if you want it heavier then use 60mmx32x3

The grade of extrusion is 6060 which is marine grade for extrusions.

Hope that helps

[White Pointer]

G'day,

Be careful. Not all extrusions are available in H321. And neither are all plate sizes.

I suggest you talk to a boat builder about what you have in mind and be guided. It might save you heaps.

Regards,

White Pointer

[Aussie123]

I am just putting a raised casting deck into a 4.4m stacer tinny.

[Nobites]

I work for an aluminium extrusion company in Brissy.

You want 6082 Alloy T6 Temper. This is structural marine grade. (This refers to Extrusions only. You will need 7000 series for the plate/sheet)

If you do not need structural grade then 6063 alloy will be fine

I dont work for Capral however they would probably be your best bet as holding stock of marine Grade alloys is not something we do or is that common.

[Jarrah Jack]

I just visit the friendly local boat builder and get off cuts off him for small jobs then I would take him a template for the plate and get him to cut it. I'm not in your area but there may be a local builder who can help. I figure its always good getting to know those guys as you never know when you may need them. If there like my builder a slab can go a long way on a friday arvo.:)

[Aussie123]

Thanks everyone for the help.
I only just found out Aquamaster Boats are just down the road from me so I will be going to see the tomorrow and talk to them.
Thanks
Lance