Thread: Fish city boats

From memory these hulls are made by Kingfisher Boats under contract. Kingfisher (AKA Alloy Cats NZ @ The Mount) build quality stuff.

Originally Posted by Mathias

From memory these hulls are made by Kingfisher Boats under contract. Kingfisher (AKA Alloy Cats NZ @ The Mount) build quality stuff.

Correct I used to build these at kingfisher and they are a great design and use quality aluminium.


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Originally Posted by pepper123

Correct I used to build these at kingfisher and they are a great design and use quality aluminium.


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What grades for what parts?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

What grades for what parts?

Marine grade for the hull obviously and extrusion for rub rails , . All nz aluminium. They are not made there anymore. Made in Hamilton now.


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Originally Posted by pepper123

Marine grade for the hull obviously and extrusion for rub rails , . All nz aluminium. They are not made there anymore. Made in Hamilton now.


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There are many grades of "marine" 5052 5083 5086 5251 etc

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

There are many grades of "marine" 5052 5083 5086 5251 etc

Different grades for each size model mr Vietnam, they all resist the salt water and they all weld like crap once been used in the ocean for a year or two ,


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Originally Posted by pepper123

Different grades for each size model mr Vietnam, they all resist the salt water and they all weld like crap once been used in the ocean for a year or two ,


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Yes and there is very significant differences in both strength and corrosion resistance between the grades, boat manufactures should state what grades are used on their websites so buyers can make informed decisions IMO