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by speedboats
Mon Jan 18, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: A couple of custom alloy jets
Replies: 5
Views: 15747

Re: A couple of custom alloy jets

Wow, those are sweet. What part of which island do you run? Love that place, trout in the morn, kingfish in the afternoon, tuna at sunset. Those are badass. What am I looking at there a LS3? Details please. We are in Tauranga, North Island. As the Island is sort of shaped like a Stingray our coast ...
by speedboats
Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: A couple of custom alloy jets
Replies: 5
Views: 15747

Re: A couple of custom alloy jets

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq218/rpmspeedboats/Mitchel%20Machines%20Rec%20Jet%2048%20MIT30/1009907_10153445611403719_1284752288830408562_n_zpsjsws0zc0.jpg http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq218/rpmspeedboats/Mitchel%20Machines%20Rec%20Jet%2048%20MIT30/12439516_10153445594018719_8251870751...
by speedboats
Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: A couple of custom alloy jets
Replies: 5
Views: 15747

A couple of custom alloy jets

Thought I'd share these custom jetboats I've recently built... http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq218/rpmspeedboats/Mitchell%20Machines%20Rec%20Jet%2052%20MIT28/IMG_0850_zpsipo0mj6c.jpg http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq218/rpmspeedboats/Mitchell%20Machines%20Rec%20Jet%2052%20MIT28/IMG_0848_zps...
by speedboats
Sun Jun 28, 2015 5:45 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Nomad marine kits ?
Replies: 14
Views: 10703

Re: Nomad marine kits ?

Kmorin, I was just poking you I the ribs champ. Not offended at all, I did understand what you meant. There is however a friendly (if not sometimes vehement) rivalry between the two nations. fishfulthinking, I would suggest; if they will allow, to get it cut in the US. As I said before, if your fabr...
by speedboats
Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Nomad marine kits ?
Replies: 14
Views: 10703

Re: Nomad marine kits ?

kmorin wrote:fishful', thanks for asking the question..

A couple things about the Aussie/OZ/NewZealand's designs.
Fair warning; not a good idea to term New Zealanders / Kiwis in with Aussies / Australians. It's like saying Canadians are Americans... :gunner2:
by speedboats
Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Nomad marine kits ?
Replies: 14
Views: 10703

Re: Nomad marine kits ?

Using 5083 or 5086 is a non-issue. Often 5086 will be 'dual certified' to 5083. From what I understand 5086 is a slightly more stringent alloying 'formula', that is to say the range of percentages of the alloying metals is tighter. This was in response to issues with 5083 in the 90's. Most of us her...
by speedboats
Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Powder Coated graphics - Success at Wooldridge
Replies: 6
Views: 5535

Re: Powder Coated graphics - Success at Wooldridge

I also wonder if powdercoat furnace heat will change (like anneal) typical alloy plate...anyone know? Just seems risky and unproven just to gain cosmetics. As stated above the Powder coat oven is brought up to 400F, while the re-crystallization temp of Alloy is between 660F and 775F (depending on w...
by speedboats
Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:52 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: FiberRubber: Amazing new hull system
Replies: 10
Views: 8578

Re: FiberRubber: Amazing new hull system

At first glance with a cursory read it would appear to be 'over-unity'.
by speedboats
Sat Dec 27, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: 24' DYI alloy remodel
Replies: 504
Views: 205281

Re: 24' DYI alloy remodel

Can you get those blades with a negative rake? My circular saw runs a 5* negative rake triple chip carbide setup, really reduces the likelihood of it grabbing. Did use a 5" meataxe on our grinders at one stage. 1/8" thick blade to reduce the chance of blade flex and the change of a tooth b...
by speedboats
Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Is this fixable and what should it cost
Replies: 31
Views: 17018

Re: Is this fixable and what should it cost

I wonder what the hourly rate is at Valley Marine? $1,875 to remove and install drivers side console. Even at $100/hour that is 18.75 hours to do this job. I wonder how much stuff is in the console. Drop the wiring and control cables then unbolt, 3-4 hours to remove. To re-install isn't like they ha...
by speedboats
Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Edge Marine Sport Offshore
Replies: 20
Views: 24095

Re: Edge Marine Sport Offshore

.... I'm tired of taking the beating a jetboat will give you in big water. ... Edge is known for their skiboat like looking jetboats and you can see some of that in the Sport OS. The waterjet isn't what gives you the harsh ride, it's all about hull design. As you have pointed out the Edge Sport OS ...
by speedboats
Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Info needed 43 feet catanaran catamaran
Replies: 2
Views: 2699

Re: Info needed 43 feet catanaran catamaran

Novelis and ALCOA Europe. These are generally where our alloy is sourced for the NZ market. Milled / rolled product from the US or Australia is comparatively expensive. From what I understand 5086 is a predominantly US product (feel free to correct), and is essentially 5083 with better / more strict...
by speedboats
Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:35 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Stern Arrangements: What's Best?
Replies: 16
Views: 10665

Re: Stern Arrangements: What's Best?

The problem with making the 'cantilever box' an extension of the keel line is that it moves the centre of lift forrard when on step, essentially negating the aforementioned advantage on moving the large mass of the engine aft. I guess what you are moving towards is that as more weight gets hung off ...
by speedboats
Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:21 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Russians invade Alaska in fleet of aluminum boats!
Replies: 18
Views: 9977

Re: Russians invade Alaska in fleet of aluminum boats!

All in all the 9th Circus court has damned these poor folks, without their even being aware to a hypocritical self loathing by usurping their real traditions and allowing them to indulge in privileges of civilization only possible if their entire way of stone age life was cast aside by those who wo...
by speedboats
Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: 24 Almar S/R
Replies: 86
Views: 76932

Re: 24 Almar S/R

Pity the shipping is uneconomic, otherwise I'd be keen on the jet drive. The motor is a whole different story... the distributor is at the wrong end! :mrgreen:

Redline have always done a tidy job with their marinising packaging
by speedboats
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: 24 Almar S/R
Replies: 86
Views: 76932

Re: 24 Almar S/R

While you may need to purchase the HJ213, you can sell the HJ212, so you are only out of pocket the difference. The HJ213 will indeed fit onto the same hole. How long is the boat to be moored for? The main differences between the two; -213 has a hydraulic reverse actuator, with the hydraulic pump mo...
by speedboats
Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Planning a small Jon boat build
Replies: 4
Views: 4259

Re: Planning a small Jon boat build

I wonder if the seat saddles are there so the seat is moveable? That way the whole contraption could be moved around the boat, ie; both seats on the aft thwart in a following sea, moved closer to the sides of the boat when fishing or using humans as ballast to correct for various loads. The saddles ...
by speedboats
Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:31 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Safeboat vs. Rock
Replies: 5
Views: 5599

Re: Safeboat vs. Rock

welderbob wrote: I wait 6 months to get paid.

welderbob
Tell 'em they can have the boat in 6 months
by speedboats
Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Aluminum Blow Boat Build
Replies: 1
Views: 2482

Re: Aluminum Blow Boat Build

Over 14 years! The wife must've been very tolerant, especially when some of the build (interior fitout) moved into the house!

Here are one of the companies building 'big' stuff here in NZ.

http://www.alloyyachts.co.nz/
by speedboats
Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Hauling Your Alloy Rig
Topic: Ford F150 to have aluminum body next year
Replies: 11
Views: 15678

Re: Ford F150 to have aluminum body next year

I wonder what Mag Chloride or salt brine will do to alum? Our roads are pretty nasty this time of year. What's been happening to all the Audi R8's? What about Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Aston Martin? How well are all those semi-trailers holding up after a million miles? The alloy will likely have no more...
by speedboats
Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Your ALL-u-minn-ee-yum boats
Replies: 12
Views: 7857

Re: Your ALL-u-minn-ee-yum boats

If they say; ALL-u-minn-ee-yum just a few more times, i'll buy some It's how it is spelt. I had this issue when working in NC and found it easier to drop the extra 'i'. Inside the US it is spelt and pronounced Aluminum, while everyone else adds an extra 'i' in there; Aluminium. Much like how we say...
by speedboats
Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: Hauling Your Alloy Rig
Topic: FINALLY....America wakes UP!
Replies: 6
Views: 12644

Re: FINALLY....America wakes UP!

I wonder if it really is the fault of the EPA. Toyota makes their own D4D motor, which is a 3.0L 4 cylinder disease-al that they put in their Hilux (built as a Tacoma in the US), to comply with the Euro-5 emissions laws. It is a high pressure common rail motor and even the smell is different. They p...
by speedboats
Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: Hauling Your Alloy Rig
Topic: FINALLY....America wakes UP!
Replies: 6
Views: 12644

Re: FINALLY....America wakes UP!

Doesn't Fiat own Ram now? so is it Italy that woke up? and most Ram trucks are built in Mexico. Funny to be making "rice burner" comments when Toyota and Nissan at least build their trucks in this country. When I get in it, it's American to me. My Ford's were built in Canada and Mexico. B...
by speedboats
Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: bending 5083 plate.
Replies: 7
Views: 17258

Re: bending 5083 plate.

For 5083 H321 the formula is punch radius = 2.5xT (where T is the thickness). I use a 20mm diameter punch for 4mm. (d=2r=2(2.5x4)). Bit of high school algebra for you! For the die we use 70mm wide (have used a 40mm gap when things are close, like double 90* folds on trailer chassis rails and cross m...
by speedboats
Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:00 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Aerohead guys are back in business...
Replies: 26
Views: 17523

Re: Aerohead guys are back in business...

It's 24' with the bracket and 28' from tip to back of the motors. I loathe the way Boatbuilders do this. The boat is ment to be measured without any apendages. I worked for a company that used to weld a longer bow-sprit to their 4.85m boat to claim it as a 5.1m boat to avoid taxes when exporting to...