Help estimating cost of aluminum for build

[shikard]

I'm looking at two different hull designs of aluminum boats that I would like to build and I'm just trying to get a quick estimate of what I would pay per pound for aluminum plate. There is a difference of 1700 lbs between the two hulls and I wanted to know what that would equate to in $$$. Can anyone give me a rough estimate of the going rate for aluminum plate.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Help estimating cost of aluminum for build

GOOGLE it DUDE!!!!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Help estimating cost of aluminum for build

GOOGLE it DUDE!!!!

Ayuh,... The question is waaay to vague....
How much of what thickness's,..??
What grades,..??
Where,..??

Google is no doubt the place to start,...

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Help estimating cost of aluminum for build

Would have have killed you two jokers to just tell him to PM sschefer? Sheesh! I gotta do everything around here
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=414556

 

[shikard]

Re: Help estimating cost of aluminum for build

I did google it...not available...I also emailed four aluminum suppliers who won't give me a quote without knowing exaclty how much I require. Let's try this, can anyone please give the the price and weight for a 12' x 4' x 3/8" piece of aluminum plate in the 5000 seriers.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Help estimating cost of aluminum for build

12' x 4' x 3/8" piece of aluminum plate in the 5000 seriers.

Ayuh,... 3/8ths",..??? ya buildin' a Battleship,..??

My starcraft is .063"....

Last sheet stock I bought was from a local supply company,...
A few years ago, it was runnin' just over $100. for 4'x8', .090" 5000 series..
Semi-retail...