Threading aluminium rod?

[floatingkiwi]

Is it possible to thread aluminium rod to take a nut and washer and subject it to loads similar to that of steel or brass and copper etc?
I don't think I have seen it used as such but it puzzles me why not.

[thud]

There are some Aluminum Alloys that are as strong as steel.
What use are you needing.

[floatingkiwi]

Drilling down through mahogany cabin and trunk sides to pull together and give a good mechanical bond to cockpit sole and carlings etc.

[floatingkiwi]

Thanks TerryLL. That was actually my primary concern on the matter; cevice corrosion, so I have heard it called.
I was thinking aluminium would corrode in such a way only if starved from air in an environment similar to that of below the waterline only. I didn't think it would hurt it being up in the topsides, so thanks for the advice.
That will explain why I have not seen it used in such a way.

[wizbang 13]

1" of steel equals 7" of rust. (go bronze) aCTUALLY,best is MONEL!