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by gandrfab
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:50 am
Forum: Hauling Your Alloy Rig
Topic: Crack in aluminum I beam Trailer - Fixable?
Replies: 5
Views: 319

Re: Crack in aluminum I beam Trailer - Fixable?

This seems a silly question.
Are those independent bolt on torsional stub axles or a complete axel from port to starboard?
by gandrfab
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:34 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 59
Views: 12825

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

Weld out sequence is part of the design plans? I think I would start in the middle of hull and weld seams, backstep welding out. Each individual 4" to 6" weld, welding towards the center  Skipping around welding all longitudinal seams simultaneously from center out. Hope kmorin chimes in. ...
by gandrfab
Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 59
Views: 12825

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

If we had a like button I'd hit it.

:thumbsup:
 

 
by gandrfab
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 59
Views: 12825

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

:thumbsup:
 
by gandrfab
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:20 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Journey to the GoDu 10.5
Replies: 1
Views: 822

Re: Journey to the GoDu 10.5

Very nice, thanks for sharing.
by gandrfab
Sat Jan 06, 2024 5:47 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Lost a GOOD Friend today
Replies: 2
Views: 902

Re: Lost a GOOD Friend today

Sorry for the loss, may he rest in peace. 
 
by gandrfab
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:38 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: As seen on FB
Replies: 0
Views: 639

As seen on FB

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=932849184991780&set=a.586919909584711 https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/414953299_932849181658447_8230433986322019975_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=DYESesT_Tw8AX_5XDvf&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00...
by gandrfab
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: See ya next year
Replies: 1
Views: 642

See ya next year

Happy New Year to all.  :shocked:
 
by gandrfab
Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:39 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Labor Hours
Replies: 9
Views: 3101

Re: Labor Hours

The theory that everything is going to fit (pop into place and go as planned) is almost never how it works out.
Maybe approach the task with a value cost and not a time cost.

Agree on a value of job complete and let the shop work out their hours.

Just an idea.
by gandrfab
Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:12 am
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: ID old gulf coast boat and ideas on refurb
Replies: 3
Views: 4023

Re: ID old gulf coast boat and ideas on refurb

Below this field click Full Editor & Preview

Below that field click Attachments

 Then click Add Files - pick file 
 Click Place inline   :thumbsup:
 




 
 
 
by gandrfab
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:22 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment
Replies: 3
Views: 3559

Re: 28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment

The pictures didn't show for me

and good luck
by gandrfab
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:21 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment
Replies: 3
Views: 3559

Re: 28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment

So your buddy that welds doesn't surprise you. He may or may not be surprised himself. Old corroded aluminum does not weld the same as nice clean aluminum. If it is not cleaned properly (ground out, sanded, solvent and cleaners will not get this cleaning job done) every little nook and cranny of cor...
by gandrfab
Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:42 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 59
Views: 12825

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

:thumbsup:
  :beer:
 
 
by gandrfab
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 59
Views: 12825

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

:thumbsup:
 
by gandrfab
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:56 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 59
Views: 12825

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

Looks like fun.  :thumbsup:
 https://www.microskiff.com/threads/new- ... st-1049080

Is this a build of the hull you are interested in?
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by gandrfab
Fri Jun 30, 2023 4:48 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Crack inside transom
Replies: 15
Views: 6400

Re: Crack inside transom

I have known 'the “basin” as the splash well.
by gandrfab
Sat Jun 24, 2023 4:56 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Crack inside transom
Replies: 15
Views: 6400

Re: Crack inside transom

Thank you for the update.
as always, more pictures, please.
by gandrfab
Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Sharrow Marine Propellers
Replies: 5
Views: 3644

Re: Sharrow Marine Propellers

Not kidding. Has anyone seen these?
by gandrfab
Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Sharrow Marine Propellers
Replies: 5
Views: 3644

Re: Sharrow Marine Propellers

I'm thinking elaborate gimmick   or at least a cavitation mess. 
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by gandrfab
Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Sharrow Marine Propellers
Replies: 5
Views: 3644

Sharrow Marine Propellers

Have you seen these?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNnB_50Z20I

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by gandrfab
Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes
Replies: 10
Views: 5576

Re: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes

The action activity has faded. 
 
by gandrfab
Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:08 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes
Replies: 10
Views: 5576

Re: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes

'was'
by gandrfab
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:54 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes
Replies: 10
Views: 5576

Re: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes

This was the premier forum for all things aluminum plate boats.
by gandrfab
Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:20 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 2
Views: 2755

Re: Merry Christmas

And a happy new year  :shocked: