I worked out the design with Kevin Morin and it was designed by him on a CAD program. I did the layout and cutting myself rather than having it CNC cut. It was something I am glad to have experienced but will have it CNC cut if I do another.
Much of this was tig welded with Everlast 325EXT. All internal gunnel pipe supports and pipe rub rail was tig welded. The skiff is 18 ft 1 in long and beam is 6 ft at the chine. Aluminum sheet and plate is 5086 and Supergaze 5356 wire and rod used on plate and on the 6061 pipe. This is my first skiff and I was tutored and mentored by Kevin Morin of Kenai AK. He is a true artist and simply the best at what he does in aluminum skiff building. I am 70 yrs old tomorrow and took my first welding course at Lincoln's school in Ohio when I was 65. My plate welding certification is as precious to me as my college degree. I appreciate the quality of the Everlast tig equipment and the help they provided in getting set up was invaluable. I am just getting started.
Originally Posted by downline
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