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Boat Manufacturing: virtual tour

Aluminum Boat Manufacturing

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Aluminum Recreational Boats Surface CoatingAluminum boats

Aluminum is also used in manufacturing a large portion of smaller boats, such as rowboats, canoes, and freshwater utility and fishing boats. Aluminum is used because it is lightweight, durable, and low maintenance. Steps in manufacturing process may include:
  • Parts cutting and bending
  • Metal part assembly
  • Surface preparation
  • Surface coating
  • Flotation foam pouring
  • Carpet installation
  • Final assembly and rigging
Spray paintingAluminum recreational boat hull topsides and decks are painted with coatings applied with spray guns. These coatings may be high-gloss polyurethane coatings or low-gloss single-part coatings. These surface coatings often contain HAP solvents, such as toluene, xylenes, and isocyanates.

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