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Originally Posted by noelex77
Thanks for the chemistry lesson. I agree with everything, but I would point out that That an aluminium boat is less prone to abrasion problems than a fiberglass one. Many owners have commented how they have rubbed against a pier etc in a storm and done no damage in conditions that would have damaged a fiberglass boat. I guess the abrasion resistance of aluminium oxide might be low compared to other metals, but not gelcoat.
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I agree entirely. I guess I was just speculating as to the reasons for using "hard anodising" in certain applications. It probably doesn't apply in a marine environment.......
Stuart
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Leith (rhymes with teeth) is the port of the City of Edinburgh in Scotland. A Leither is someone who comes from that area.
I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky - I left my shoes and socks there, I wonder if they're dry?
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