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by Voyageur
Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: Bow Thruster 40'
Replies: 4
Views: 9812

Re: Bow Thruster 40'

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Welcome.

Great first post, thank you for sharing.

I look forward to more videos of your project.

Kind regards,

Voyageur


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by Voyageur
Mon Oct 06, 2014 12:18 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Small, shallow-draft l/c?
Replies: 18
Views: 11383

Re: Small, shallow-draft l/c?

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Wantry,

PM me your email address, I may have something you'd be interested in.


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by Voyageur
Fri Oct 03, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Small, shallow-draft l/c?
Replies: 18
Views: 11383

Re: Small, shallow-draft l/c?

What are the collective thoughts of the forum on the merits, drawbacks, and leading builders of the small (20' class, 115hp o/b propulsion) landing crafts and similar open skiffs, like the Stanley Predator/Pulsecraft series, Metalcraft bullnose series, etc.? Who else is making them in the NE US? As...
by Voyageur
Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Choosing a builder
Replies: 20
Views: 17126

Re: Choosing a builder

Thanks for all your help/thoughts Howard! It is greatly appreciated!
by Voyageur
Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Choosing a builder
Replies: 20
Views: 17126

Re: Choosing a builder

Thanks Howard. That all makes sense.

Do you know much does your boat weighs just boat and motors - dry? And wet?


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by Voyageur
Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Choosing a builder
Replies: 20
Views: 17126

Re: Choosing a builder

I see about the same as the sister ship to mine. My boat has 250s his 200s. I see 1.8mpg, he sees 1.9mpg. His cruise is 22 knots. mine is 24 knots to start, my fuel mileage really doesn't change till I start pushing 28-29 knots. I get up on plane at 3100 rpm with no tabs and he is at 3900 rpm. I ca...
by Voyageur
Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Choosing a builder
Replies: 20
Views: 17126

Re: Choosing a builder

A friend of mine has been on a few sea trials on Baywelds powered with the new F200s and they are an impressive motor. The 28x9.5 was getting 2.0 mpg at 30 mph and would hit the mid to upper 40s WOT. I do not believe you can achieve that kind of economy with the 250s. With the price of fuel, this i...
by Voyageur
Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Choosing a builder
Replies: 20
Views: 17126

Re: Choosing a builder

We didn't discuss your needs on the phone, just the process and some,about the builders. That's a lot of stuff in a small space. All of the builders have done drop bows. Some more than others. John's suggestion of Munson is probably the most prolific drop bow builder. Armstrong only does drop bows ...
by Voyageur
Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Choosing a builder
Replies: 20
Views: 17126

Re: Choosing a builder

So, is this boat a Lake boat and what do you want it to do for you? 3 or 4 day weekends at a time, a day boat, Cabin, pilot house or open boat. These answers may help with choosing a builder. It would remain in lake water almost all of the time. Large lakes in the Midwest, Rainy Lake, Lake of the w...
by Voyageur
Thu Sep 11, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Choosing a builder
Replies: 20
Views: 17126

Re: Choosing a builder

I have spoken to almost all of those. The are very different size/type/customization level builders. I chose Armstrong... and would be happy to tell you why. There are few others your missing that you might want to consider as well. I will PM my phone number... It was very nice talking with you thi...
by Voyageur
Thu Sep 11, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Choosing a builder
Replies: 20
Views: 17126

Choosing a builder

. Hello everyone, Long time lurker - what a great site with a lot of knowledge. This post isn't meant to be about 'the build', but how you choose a builder. I'll post a different thread on the build and things to consider on my build when that time comes. Looking to pull the trigger on a build in th...
by Voyageur
Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: wanted 26-30 ' walkaround aluminum
Replies: 4
Views: 3768

Re: wanted 26-30 ' walkaround aluminum

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Heres a used 30' walk around for sale at/made by Bay Welding.

Price just lowered from 165k to 145k.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Weld ... 3812849085

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by Voyageur
Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 3 AK tough work/commuter skiffs
Replies: 9
Views: 7169

Re: 3 AK tough work/commuter skiffs

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Have you considered this model modified to suit you?

http://bayweldboats.com/services/new-bo ... rettyPhoto

Good luck.

-Voyageur

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by Voyageur
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: A mighty big Halibut and limit of Chinook from BC.
Replies: 3
Views: 3961

Re: A mighty big Halibut and limit of Chinook from BC.

Glen,

Very nice!

Please tell us about the boat.

Regards,

Kevin
by Voyageur
Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Wooldridge 23' Super Sport Offshore Build
Replies: 12
Views: 7287

Re: Wooldridge 23' Super Sport Offshore Build

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Glen:

Great looking boat! Does this boat have 28" sides? If so, are the taller side rails the dead giveaway?

I can hardly wait until you build me another awesome Wooly. In the mean time - I really love the build threads you post. Thank you.

Kevin in Litchfield, Minnesota

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