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- Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:59 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Chasing corrosion around fittings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4568
Re: Chasing corrosion around fittings
Thank you for the insight. In unpainted areas of the boat (bilges, etc) it is clear to me that the mill scale was not removed. At the time of build, I was told that the entire boat (at least the area to be painted) was sanded and etched. An epoxy primer was used, followed by a BASF Diamont paint. In...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:18 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Chasing corrosion around fittings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4568
Chasing corrosion around fittings
I have a 28' boat from a well-known builder in Oregon which I had built in 2017. Unfortunately, I chose to have it mostly painted. At the time of building, I asked about protecting stainless fittings with something like Tef-gel, but was told that their method was to use silicone on each fastener. Of...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:31 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Pacific 2075, or is it 23?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16898
Re: Pacific 2075, or is it 23?
Sorry that no one has replied to your post...
Congrats on the boat and good luck with the modifications.
I'm an east coast welded boat owner, so don't see all too many others around me.
Keep us posted on the boat updates.
Ethan
Congrats on the boat and good luck with the modifications.
I'm an east coast welded boat owner, so don't see all too many others around me.
Keep us posted on the boat updates.
Ethan
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:31 am
- Forum: Your Alloy Boat
- Topic: Bottom Paint - Looking for Advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9023
Re: Bottom Paint - Looking for Advice
I've been unhappy with Trilux33 over the past few years on my alloy boat here in MA. I still get barnacles and quite a bit of "lettuce" on the boat. I spoke with the Sea Hawk rep and was told that Colorkote was ok to put over Trilux, so that's what I did recently. The boat just went in the...
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:52 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: shore landing and deep V
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9807
Re: shore landing and deep V
Gorgeous boat! Enjoy.
Ethan
North River 28' RAIV
Ethan
North River 28' RAIV
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:55 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Transducer inside hull
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6984
Re: Transducer inside hull
Great info. That midships transducer location did not work out so well.
I have to go back and try to get the transom transducer into better water flow.
I have to go back and try to get the transom transducer into better water flow.
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:11 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Transducer inside hull
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6984
Re: Transducer inside hull
Thanks for the info. I don't plan on worrying about the angle of the hull as I understand most transducers transmit a fairly wide beam. I guess that would effect the side-scanning features though, making the image lopsided. But, I don't really care. As you said, this is "bottom-only" usage...
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:00 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Transducer inside hull
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6984
Transducer inside hull
The transom-mount transducer on my 2018 North River RAIV loses bottom at any speed except slow ahead. I've lowered the transducer as far as it will go to try to reach clean water flow, without success. I've had a cheap transom-mount depth transducer siliconed INSIDE the hull of one of my fiber glass...
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:11 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Lubricant for rubber deck gaskets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6504
Re: Lubricant for rubber deck gaskets
I have one of those hatches on my North River RAIV. The gasket is clearish/opaque and feels like silicone to me but I guess it could be rubber. Couldn't it simply be lubricated with a little silicone grease?
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:11 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Corrosion on anode
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10730
Re: Corrosion on anode
Now THAT's interesting. I had thought some about how clean to make the interface from the anode to the tab on the transom. But now that you illustrate the issue better, I feel that I may need to put some extra effort into making sure that interface is as low-resistance (electrically) as possible.
- Wed Dec 25, 2019 2:09 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Corrosion on anode
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10730
Re: Corrosion on anode
Good question. I had to go back and check.
The anode in my photos is a 6x12 hull anode (A-24779 alloy?) which I purchased from BoatZincs.com and cut in half.
The anode in my photos is a 6x12 hull anode (A-24779 alloy?) which I purchased from BoatZincs.com and cut in half.
- Thu Dec 19, 2019 12:37 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Corrosion on anode
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10730
Re: Corrosion on anode
Thanks for commenting. The anode is aluminum (1/2" 6x12 plate I cut in half and drilled for mounting), and I think it's working wonderfully. Yes, it's protecting the whole boat, as I think intended by North River Boats. I replace the anode twice a year and it seems to be moderately active. The ...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 12:19 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Corrosion on anode
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10730
Corrosion on anode
I know my anodes are supposed to be sacrificial and all but, I haven't seen them look like this before.
Is this just funny looking corrosion or something else?
Ethan
2018 North River Boats Almar RAIV
Is this just funny looking corrosion or something else?
Ethan
2018 North River Boats Almar RAIV
- Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:41 am
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Heading sensor on alloy boat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 24381
Re: Heading sensor on alloy boat
Just because I haven't seen the addressed. Are you calibrating the compass on the water underway? Yes, underway calibration. I tried the calibration procedure again yesterday with no better results. At this point it's just an exercise in futility since the autopilot is working reasonably well even ...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:11 am
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Heading sensor on alloy boat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 24381
Re: Heading sensor on alloy boat
Here's the installation below the floor of the helm area, looking aft. I guess I have to admit that the course computer being only a few inches away from the bilge pump wires is probably not good.
Ethan
Ethan
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:48 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Heading sensor on alloy boat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 24381
Re: Heading sensor on alloy boat
Is it consistent or all over the place? I’m not sure, I’ll have to experiment some more. It’s primarily the Garmin autopilot Calibration Value in the Dealer Setup menu which concerns me. It’s gives a number from 0 to 100, with 100 being a magnetically perfect environment. Mine is somewhere around t...
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:18 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Heading sensor on alloy boat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 24381
Heading sensor on alloy boat
I have a Garmin GHP Reactor autopilot on my North River RAIV with the course computer (heading sensor) mounted below the deck, under the helm area. It works but I’m not able to get very good compass calibration values. Am I fighting a losing battle with a metal boat or should I be looking for other ...
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:25 am
- Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
- Topic: Happy 4th of July
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11045
Re: Happy 4th of July
Happy Independence Day.
It was a great day on the water. Took my kids (and wife) for a ride on the Almar (North River).
Ethan
It was a great day on the water. Took my kids (and wife) for a ride on the Almar (North River).
Ethan
- Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:29 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Winninghoff Boat Builders
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19490
Re: Winninghoff Boat Builders
Sweet looking davit!
Ethan
2018 28' North River (Almar) RAIV
Ethan
2018 28' North River (Almar) RAIV
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:03 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Recent Chine Extrusion Experience
- Replies: 28
- Views: 22521
Re: Recent Chine Extrusion Experience
Kevin,
Any chance you could draw a simple diagram of what you're referring? I'm trying to picture the joint you're describing.
Also, I sent you a private message on this site. Did you receive it?
Many thanks from a new metal boat owner.
Ethan
Any chance you could draw a simple diagram of what you're referring? I'm trying to picture the joint you're describing.
Also, I sent you a private message on this site. Did you receive it?
Many thanks from a new metal boat owner.
Ethan
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:04 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: RockSalt 34 Re-born
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6835
Re: RockSalt 34 Re-born
I spent some time drooling over the RockSalt that was for sale here in MA when it was at South Shore Dry Dock. Impressive boats!
I wish you the best in bringing plate boats to a wider audience here in the Northeast.
Will you be at the New England Boat Show?
Ethan
I wish you the best in bringing plate boats to a wider audience here in the Northeast.
Will you be at the New England Boat Show?
Ethan
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 3:58 pm
- Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
- Topic: 23’ Pacific
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15054
Re: 23’ Pacific
Looks like a great project starting point.
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:18 pm
- Forum: Welcome New Members
- Topic: Finally have my own aluminum boat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12541
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 1:15 pm
- Forum: Welcome New Members
- Topic: Finally have my own aluminum boat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12541
- Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:36 pm
- Forum: Welcome New Members
- Topic: Finally have my own aluminum boat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12541
Finally have my own aluminum boat
I've been thinking, and dreaming, about aluminum boats for a long time and, I've perused this forum for a long time, learning and gathering information from this vast knowledge base. I thank you all for helping me get to the point of having a plate aluminum boat. I recently took delivery of this 28'...