What's the diameter of the A.I. AKAS?

Hi guys,

A couple of simple ones:

1: What is the diameter (mm) of the AKAS bars?

2: What is the grade/type of alloy they're made from - and is it 'weldable'?

Cheers,

Mike.

the first one is simple

1. 50 mm.

I suppose the second one is easy too

2. havent got a clue! (sounds like one for Matt & Co.)

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The original akas are welded, so... yes, weldable. We usually use 6061 T-6

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Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

About 1 5/8" OD for you Yanks.

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Hmm...

So are they 50mm, or 41mm (1 5/8")?

I need the external diameter of the tubing, as I'm trying to design a mounting plate to fit a Scotty #241 deck mount... It'll be welded to the AKAS cross-member (behind the seat).

Cheers,

Mike.

My 2007 AI Aka tubes (not the crossbars) are 1 5/8" OD, therefore 41mm.

That's a center round reading, and due to stamping they will vary in shape as you move out toward the ends.

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