jonj - 4/19/2014 9:01 AM
pklingen - 4/19/2014 7:07 AM
i've had my aluminum boat since 1988, on treated wooden bunks with carpet that gets wear tears. i have no corrosion issues or areas on the hull anywhere. never heard that before, but never say never.
They changed the chemicals that they treat wood w/ in 2004
(man, time flies
). The previous chemicals was CCA
(chromated copper arsenate
). It protected against rot and decay but was quite toxic to humans. The new chemicals are ACQ
(alkaline copper quat
). This is less toxic but is highly corrosive when in direct contact with aluminum. Flashings for a deck are usually now made of vinyl or rubber now because of this reason.
