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Posted 2/13/2016 5:23 PM (#804647 - in reply to #803390)
Subject: Re: Welded vs Rivets.




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my 1648NCS alumacraft hull is 310 lbs, the allweld MV1650AW is 480lbs.

they have to use thicker material to make welding a viable alternative to rivets. welds also introduce stress in the material. hardens material making it prone to cracks, rivets will give and allow the hull to flex as needed.

if i was doing a longtail mudmotor boat id go allweld as the thicker hull is better for bouncing off stumps and what not.

YMMV.

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