Both 6063-T832 and 6061-T6 tubing are used to construct the kayaks in this manual. Both grades are used by commercial builders, though 6063-T832 has a higher corrosion resistance. Both have a 40,000psi tensile strength. See Contacts page for suppliers.

 

Stringers are .750 ( 3/4") (19mm) X .049 (1.25mm) or .058 (1.47mm) wall tubing.
144ft. required = (8 tubes X 18ft) Includes Inwales
Inserts are .625 ( 5/8") ( 15.9mm) X .049 or .058 wall tubing. (18ft required)
Forward Deck Stringers (optional) .5 (1/2") X .049 or .058 wall tubing (6ft required)

 

Tools

Pipe Cutter
Rivet Puller - 1/8 aluminum rivets ( short, medium, and long reach)
Drill Press - 1/16" - 5/8" bits
Hand Drill - 1/16 - 5/8" bits
Vice