Larger boats so equipped can trim the engine all the way in and deploy the trim tabs to help ­attain plane. Changing to a lower-­pitched propeller, or one with a larger diameter, can also help to get ...

The process transforms billets made from postconsumer aluminum into low-carbon extruded parts. ShAPE leverages the combination of shear and axial forces to refine the grain structure of aluminum, ...

Folks who want to enjoy the local lake or coastline or just like to fish on a budget can easily do so with an aluminum boat. Even though aluminum boats are quick to register and relatively simple to ...

T-slot extrusion, a modular framing system consisting of aluminum profiles, is popular in various engineering applications, from automation to medical laboratories. A popular toy throughout the ...

From small dinghies to bowriders, the recreational boating world is filled with all types and sizes of watercraft. The hulls of these boats are made up of an internal network of frames that extend ...

Extrusion machines force or pull unformed material into alignment guides and shaped dies to produce lengths of stock forms and cross-sectional shapes. They are used mainly in the plastics, metals, and ...

Boating’s Tech Team of editors tested some 120 boats during 2024. Represented were boats from many categories, powered by all kinds of engines and motors. From this pool of boats, and after careful ...

Aluminum and aluminum alloys are lightweight, non-ferrous metals with good corrosion resistance, ductility, and strength. Products differ in terms of composition, grade, shape, dimensions, and ...

Southeast Financial connects you with a specialized boat lender through its network. Not only does Southeast Financial offer loan amounts from $15,000 to $4 million, but it also has options for ...

A 3.3 m flat-bottomed aluminum boat has used a base, and an aluminum frame was bolted on for the motor and propeller. The motor is an 18 kW brushless motor, with a 160 cm/63-inch carbon fiber ...

[Ted Yapo] shared a method of easily and conveniently soldering to aluminum, which depends on a little prep work to end up only slightly more complex than soldering to copper. A typical way to ...

When comparing antiperspirants to some of the best aluminum-free deodorants, experts say there’s one clear difference. Though studies indicate there’s no direct link between aluminum-based ...