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by azzdoc
Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:08 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New AK/BC member
Replies: 8
Views: 5811

Re: New AK/BC member

Still looking and getting advice. I am hearing from quite a few people that it makes sense to try as many boats as possible. How does one do that? Rentals? Friends?
by azzdoc
Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Center Console - T-Top or Not
Replies: 14
Views: 21437

Re: Center Console - T-Top or Not

Thanks for all the advice Kevin !

Nice looking skiff. Is that a Bay Weld? I saw some of their stuff at the Anchorage Sportsman's show last week.
by azzdoc
Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New AK/BC member
Replies: 8
Views: 5811

Re: New AK/BC member

Welcome! Ironwood makes some really nice boats. Unfortunately, he does not update his website much, so you will only find old photos there. You can more or less date the photos by looking at the outboard motors. There are some more recent pics of Ironwood boats if you surf around on this site. A bu...
by azzdoc
Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 20 ft center console
Replies: 7
Views: 4963

Re: 20 ft center console

Those Langara lodge Ironwood boats look like the type of thing I am looking for. Any experience with them? Looks like they have single 75hp. I was thinking 150hp and a kicker. ? Overkill
by azzdoc
Fri Mar 28, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Center Console - T-Top or Not
Replies: 14
Views: 21437

Center Console - T-Top or Not

I am preparing to buy a center console (20ft) for multi-purpose BC coastal cruising with a heavy emphasis on fishing. I can think of benefits of a T-top including rain and sun protection, but can also think of hassles when fighting fish or trying to load awkward cargo etc. I would like to ask experi...
by azzdoc
Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New AK/BC member
Replies: 8
Views: 5811

Re: New AK/BC member

Thanks for the info about the Langara boats Chaps

Also thanks for recognizing the Seinfeld reference in my username Jettywolf.
by azzdoc
Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:09 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 20 ft center console
Replies: 7
Views: 4963

20 ft center console

I am new to the forum and am starting to research 20ft center consoles. Lots of good boat builders out there, but am leaning toward Daigle/Eaglecraft, LifeTimer, or Ironwood as they are all located in the general area of southern BC where the boat will get most use, and make tough boats for multi-pu...
by azzdoc
Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:51 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New AK/BC member
Replies: 8
Views: 5811

New AK/BC member

Part time Alaskan, part time British Columbian starting to look into options for 20ft center console aluminum boat for coastal cruising and fishing in BC. Starting to do some research. Quick question: Does anyone know who makes the custom aluminum boats for Langara Lodge on North end of Queen Charlo...