Bracket modification

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Originally Posted by FishStretcher

If you want a bracket, I wouldn't suggest 6061. You won't be re heat treating it after welding, so the welds will be quite weak compared to the rest of the sheet. Use 5086 instead with much higher "as welded" yield and ultimate strength, and it will have better corrosion resistance, too. Make sure you use the right filler rod. I think it is 5183.

If you were closer, I would say buy my bracket made of 5086. I think it is 125 lb with platform.

You got a good point there about the heat treating, Im not sure what grade would be best but I will be looking into it and doing some research before buying a sheet when I get ready to do the bracket for the race boat. I will check on the 5086 and see if that will be best. I know I want something strong and know that some of the high grade aluminum will work better than others, thanks for the help. I need to study up on it a little better so I go the right direction.