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    Default Turtle Deck Strakes

    Looking for some help with the turtle deck strakes. I'm sure they are aluminum. If anyone could provide the dimensions along with the thickness and type of aluminum needed I would appreciate it.

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    Bob

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    Default Re: Turtle Deck Strakes

    Can anyone provide a (educated) guess on what guage aluminun is used on the turtle deck strakes?

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    Default Re: Turtle Deck Strakes

    Can't remember for sure, but 0.016" to 0.020" (or even 0.025") would probably be fine. 6061-T6 or 2024-T3.
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    Default Re: Turtle Deck Strakes

    Mine - Model IV - .025" including both sides primer plus both sides two coats finish paint.
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    Default Re: Turtle Deck Strakes

    Mine have been primed but show .021. So I'd go with John @ .020 and either alloy.
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    Default Re: Turtle Deck Strakes

    Thanks to all who responded. I really appreciate the help!

    Bob

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    Default Re: Turtle Deck Strakes

    Bob - see PM sent earlier this evening.

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