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Two articles on corrosion in steel and aluminum boats, one for the beginner, the second with much more of the scientific details.
[Kasten Marine Design, Inc., Port Townsend, WA, USA]
A sidebar describing a recommended process for protecting steel boats from rust - flame spraying. This involved sandblasting and immediately blowing molten zinc onto all steel surfaces.
[Cruising World, November 1996]
An enthusiast enumerates the many reasons why long-distance cruisers should consider steel boats.
[Cruising World, November 1996]
The advantages of steel boats, now that epoxy coatings and closed-cell foam laminations have all but eliminated rust, are many, including competitive costs. 8 pages.
[PassageMaker, March 2001]
Which metal? Steel, aluminum, stainless, copper nickel, Monel, titanium? Learn about the differences in cost, aesthetics, constraints on design, keel configuration, integral tanks, NC cutting, and framing systems among these metals.
[Kasten Marine Design, Inc., Port Townsend, WA, USA]
Brief discussion of sprayed urethane foam during the building process, especially for metal boats. Ceiling planking is an alternative for an owner who wants all surfaces to be wood.
[Bruce Roberts Yacht Design, Spain]
Short but illuminating history and description of stainless steel, with a comparison of the various varieties.
[Fleming Marine Engineering, Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia]
Pithy summary answers to questions about the advantages and drawbacks of building in steel, including construction techniques and electrical properties of steel hulls.
[Fay Marine, USA]
About 80 percent of all stainless steel used everywhere is either 302, 304 or 316. These alloys have serious weaknesses, however. The author recommends a better but slightly more expensive alloy for chainplates and other fittings.
[Ocean Navigator, July 2002]
Ed Rutherford and Waterline Yachts have built lightweight steel boats that are fast cruisers. A good introduction to modern steel boatbuilding methods. 7 pages with photos and a vendor list.
[Professional BoatBuilder, June 2003]
Electrolysis, Grounding and Corrosion
Before next you stroll the marinas, put a fridge magnet in your pocket. Slide it on to some really pretty boats - you might just get a surprise.
Geoff Payne
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