tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post7960155883118209873..comments2024-03-20T01:52:50.895-07:00Comments on Building Koloa (Kama Hele): Interior Pictures.Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074046315219284398noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-86371610444755591722013-04-15T08:50:39.919-07:002013-04-15T08:50:39.919-07:00Hi Terry,
As an aluminum boat owner, I'm sure ...Hi Terry,<br />As an aluminum boat owner, I'm sure you've learned the pros and cons of aluminum construction. It's great stuff if you follow the rules.<br />I'm definitely no expert on dissimilar metals in marine environments but we have made some observations over the years...<br />On the aluminum ferries that I've worked on, it seems that stainless can live with aluminum in certain situations without too much fallout. Where we have seen problems, it's when there are areas that are not allowed to naturally oxidize in the open air (like when the metals are painted over or always damp. Usually if the aluminum is painted, and the hardware is not very well isolated, the paint will fail around the fasteners and radiating outward. When damp and closed off to fresh air, the aluminum will also eventually start corroding away. We've had our best luck with these two metals by isolating the hardware as best we can and keeping the surfaces unfinished and free to naturally oxidize.<br /><br />I'd be happy to give you a tour sometime. Shoot me a message via this blog next time you are in town.<br /><br />Regards,<br />PeterPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074046315219284398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-76307777235948635802013-04-13T20:42:56.721-07:002013-04-13T20:42:56.721-07:00Great information Peter. Many thanks for your tim...Great information Peter. Many thanks for your time to answer my questions. These doors look like very well engineered products. A good source. My doors will be installed in wood walls but I do understand the need to prevent the aluminum parts coming in contact with any stainless steel components. I would like to arrange for a visit to see your boat first hand when I next get down to San Francisco. Our boat is in the Emeryville Marina so it's not too far to drive up for a visit. We moved there from Bozeman, Montana. Our boat is a 63 foot aluminum Chris Craft so I have gained some experience with metal boats and the issues that are unique to them. Thanks again. Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882295332950484927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-63231847492932809002013-04-12T15:35:42.907-07:002013-04-12T15:35:42.907-07:00Thanks Terry.
The wheelhouse doors came pre-hung...Thanks Terry. <br /><br />The wheelhouse doors came pre-hung in welded aluminum door frames with an overlay type flange. For our install, we just drilled the flange and bolted them directly into the opening with 316 stainless bolts. We found that it was critical to keep the doors dogged down tight and shimmed in the door frame during install. This keeps everything in alignment when tightening the bolts. We also took some care to try to isolate the aluminum doors from the stainless hardware and steel house using a butyl rubber bedding compound.<br /><br />PeterPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074046315219284398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-16437519103655583802013-04-11T21:38:58.513-07:002013-04-11T21:38:58.513-07:00Great job Peter. Did your doors come complete wit...Great job Peter. Did your doors come complete with jambs? I need to replace a couple of wing doors on our boat and really like the doors you chose. Watching for more updates and pictures.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882295332950484927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-54001193150757186562013-03-24T21:59:03.714-07:002013-03-24T21:59:03.714-07:00Oh, and yes... Doors are great. Good commercial gr...Oh, and yes... Doors are great. Good commercial grade stuff with excellent hardware. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074046315219284398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-82545937222487375572013-03-24T21:53:13.458-07:002013-03-24T21:53:13.458-07:00Hi Conall. Sorry for the late reply, I missed your...Hi Conall. Sorry for the late reply, I missed your comment. If you are still looking for wheelhouse doors, check out Diamond Seaglaze. On their home page, click on "in stock doors and windows". This is all their demos, mis-cuts, etc. If you are a little flexible on your sizes (or lucky to find exactly what you want) you can find some smoking deals.<br /><br />PeterPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074046315219284398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-5475180185665977592013-03-10T04:40:55.569-07:002013-03-10T04:40:55.569-07:00Nice find on the Mahogany. Who/where are the wheel...Nice find on the Mahogany. Who/where are the wheel house doors from? Are you happy with them? My two doors are creeping up the to do list.<br /><br />Conall Conallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15574962551492148648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-91711370589845926922013-03-09T16:29:13.351-08:002013-03-09T16:29:13.351-08:00Thanks Bill!
PeterThanks Bill!<br /><br />PeterPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074046315219284398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370225832728915298.post-31671632054219977532013-03-09T04:50:09.806-08:002013-03-09T04:50:09.806-08:00Looking really good. :))
Bill KelleherLooking really good. :))<br /><br />Bill KelleherBill Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912599099774634267noreply@blogger.com