Looking for a mailbox/propwash

[Whittman]

Anyone know where I could find a 32" diameter propwash/mailbox? Used is OK, if not, the contact information for someone who can fabricate one. Thanks.

 

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[Whittman]

Thanks for that link. Unfortunately I don't need a boat, just the mailbox.

 

[Whittman]

Ahh, yeah I missed that. Unfortunately it's too small, but thanks again.

 

[wreckdiver1715]

Whittman; welcome to the Forum. I have a welder over on the mainland in Melbourne Florida that may be able to help you with a mailbox. Drop me an email and I will connect you.

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[Whittman]

Thanks for the offer, I found I fabricator closer to home... Thanks anyway.

 

[lobsterman]

i once had a fiberglass x-mas tree wrapping funnel that had a stainless mounting bracket, i would have only had to make up the 90 angle on it for it to work perfectly, i know a boat company that makes these funnels they could probably set you up with one ... H+H boat shop ( Maine ), i think the hardest part of rigging one up would be the proper placement of the hinges so that it can be taken up easily and doesn't interfere with the rudder. also a mechanical flap could be added to the back of the 90 to give an option of manuverabilty without having to keep raising the mailbox just to move the boat a little bit. another option is to check out the couplings that may be available for those large plastic culvets... 90's, T's, or a cleanout trap, that could probably be made into one.

Pat.

 

[Whittman]

Thanks Pat, but I'd prefer stainless or aluminum. The main problem I'm having now is that most shops can't roll stainless thicker that 1/8". Another member pointed out that 1/8" may not hold up to the rigors of the job at hand. Any guidance here would be greatly appreciated. I'm from NJ so unless I'm looking at a great deal it doesn't seem to make sense to have it shipped from the south. Thanks again.

 

[submerged]

1/8" stainless rolled and seam welded with 1/8 bends to create the 90 deg leg along with stainless brackets will be more than strong enough. Aluminum 1/8" has far less tensile strength than stainless, weight is not the issue strength is.

 

[Whittman]

Thanks Submerged, I appreciate your input.

 

[Captain Dave]

1/8" stainless rolled and seam welded with 1/8 bends to create the 90 deg leg along with stainless brackets will be more than strong enough. Aluminum 1/8" has far less tensile strength than stainless, weight is not the issue strength is.

How thick would aluminum have to be to have comparable strength to 1/8" stainless? would 3/16 do it? or should we move up to 1/4" (weight might start to become an issue) any thoughts?