Garmin Software: Aluminum Boats

Thursday, 1 November 2012

Aluminum Boats

Lund boats are made from marine-grade 5052 H34 aluminum, which is not rated for continuous salt water use. I think 5086 is the only marine-grade aluminum rated for continous salt-water use. That said I wouldn't leave it in the salt water between uses and it will probably last forever. Keep your sacrificial anodes in good shape (use a wire brush to knock the white powdery corrosion off and replace as needed). Lund is a very impressive aluminum boat, we don't see many in my area but I have ridden in one before(in the gulf) and found the ride to be impressive for the size boat. Hull was very solid and seemed to be well built.