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    catamaran building

    ok here goes im new here. Im wanting to build a 12'x32' catamaran out of aluminum and Id like some advise.
    what thickness wall and tube size should I use? not sure on strength.....

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    Principle Engineer Cragyon's Avatar
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    Don't think you're going to get everything you need from a forum...

    You are asking for alot.

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    Technical Fellow jboggs's Avatar
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    Thick enough and big enough to carry your anticipated loads. But not so big as to be too heavy.

    Solved.

    Next question?

    Seriously, maybe you thought you were asking a simple question. You were not. A little more definition, no, a LOT more definition would be required.

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    Ok sorry guys. Not sure what size and thickness of square tubing to use and thickness for skin on hull. 6-8 people so like 3000 lbs max .for people and gear.

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    Technical Fellow Kelly_Bramble's Avatar
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    I don't think you understand that your question does not have a simple answer. The hull and associated structural members of a boat is more complicated then "xxx" thickness.

    Really...
    Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

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