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by dave
Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Annual Rant by K Morin
Replies: 9
Views: 7231

Re: Annual Rant by K Morin

kmorin well said

Done
by dave
Sun May 10, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: 1956 Duracraft 16 1/2ft.
Replies: 6
Views: 9793

Re: 1956 Duracraft 16 1/2ft.

That is in great shape for a 60+ year old boat. It looks like you can have a captain piloting the boat with the crew or cargo in the middle. It has a nice sharply angled bow but a pretty low deadrise. It should stay on plane at a nice low speed. A really good find.
by dave
Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:46 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Custom build in China....Does this look like right..?
Replies: 6
Views: 7223

Re: Custom build in China....Does this look like right..?

It should be very inexpensive, because it is going to cost a lot to ship a 20 ft boat.
Good luck with any warranty issues.
by dave
Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: unknown Alloy boat
Replies: 33
Views: 33508

Re: unknown Alloy boat

Those are both really interesting designs. What are their LOAs? What is the purpose of the dual keels? I would also like to see the interior of the JCC.
by dave
Mon Jan 01, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 13401

Re: Merry Christmas

A belated Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year.
Thanks for the great site, Welder.
by dave
Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 6703

Re: Stabicraft 759 SuperCab 2008

I have been on this boat. This is a really well outfitted beauty. I don't need another boat, I have my little Alumaweld, otherwise this would be mine. I bought a 23ft Cape Cruiser for retirement, and paid way more for a nice used one. We sold it because of health reasons for a lot more than this boa...
by dave
Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Why is the windshield tilted that way
Replies: 7
Views: 8500

Re: Why is the windshield tilted that way

Parkers windshields have the normal front slope.
They also open outward from the bottom.
Very pleasant in warm weather.
by dave
Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19098

Re: Need help from the gurus...

I don't see major dents in the pics, just some love bumps. The blue paint would probably come off with a chemical paint stripper but unless it is peeling I'd just give it a light sanding and repaint. The other boat is way better cosmetically and if that ranks pretty high with you then that might be...
by dave
Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Time and Tide wait for no man.
Replies: 2
Views: 4279

Re: Time and Tide wait for no man.

Tom

I'm sorry to see your beautiful boat go. We never did get out for a cruise.
I hope you survived Irma OK.
by dave
Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Time and Tide wait for no man.
Replies: 2
Views: 4279

Re: Time and Tide wait for no man.

Tom

I'm sorry to see your beautiful boat go. We never did get out for a cruise.
by dave
Sat Jul 23, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: My new job
Replies: 4
Views: 6641

Re: My new job

Very nice. You get to have your cake and eat it, too. Have fun!
by dave
Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Just joined so HELLO!
Replies: 6
Views: 5940

Re: Just joined so HELLO!

Anything that gets you out on the water is good. The simpler, the better. Enjoy your family heirloom.
by dave
Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: How long?
Replies: 7
Views: 6731

Re: How long?

welder wrote:And I'm at that age now that if I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself. :doh:
AMEN on that, and I'm a few years older.
by dave
Sun Sep 27, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: How long?
Replies: 7
Views: 6731

Re: How long?

I'm sorry to hear that. It is true. It is a lifestyle change. Things certainly changed for us after my wife's first heart attack.
by dave
Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: High speed alloy craft
Replies: 4
Views: 12119

Re: High speed alloy craft

I'm looking forward to pics of that rooster tail!
by dave
Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Support AAB
Replies: 13
Views: 10550

Re: Support AAB

Haven't been on in a long time. Just put my 2 cents in.
by dave
Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: More electrolysis
Replies: 21
Views: 12142

Re: More electrolysis

Katoh

I didn't know about that jumper wire from the motor to the hull. When I spoke to the guy at Alumaweld, he didn't mention that. I will call him back and ask him about the grounding wire. Thanks.
by dave
Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: More electrolysis
Replies: 21
Views: 12142

Re: More electrolysis

Hi Dave Great to see you have your issues sorted. Here in Oz most smaller boats don't actually have zinc's on the hull, that I have noticed. I did ask about this once and was told that the motor zinc's are enough for the hull also. just be careful as you can over zinc a boat also. I had originally ...
by dave
Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: More electrolysis
Replies: 21
Views: 12142

Re: More electrolysis

Took the boat out today with a new drain plug. No more leaks at all.
by dave
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: More electrolysis
Replies: 21
Views: 12142

Re: More electrolysis

capesteve wrote:wow no zincs on hull in salt is crazy

Yea! The zinks were my idea. I had been working with the people at Alumaweld, and they never said one word about putting zinks on the hull.
by dave
Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: More electrolysis
Replies: 21
Views: 12142

Re: More electrolysis

Hopefully everything is solved. The electrical system was gone over by the Yamaha mechanic who has serviced the boat since it was new. All OK. And , no. The hull did not have zinks on it before. I just put on two zinks on the hull. There were zinks on the motor, and I just ASSUMED that that was all ...
by dave
Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: More electrolysis
Replies: 21
Views: 12142

Re: More electrolysis

Well I finally had the holes welded and put two zinks on the hull. I haven't had time to take it out yet. Hopefully all the holes are filled. We just had a house built, so the next time I take her out, I will be taking her to the new house. We have a 3 car garage, so she will have her own spot inside.
by dave
Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Video links
Topic: ...and she ain't pretty.
Replies: 5
Views: 11044

Re: ...and she ain't pretty.

It looks pretty good to me. Good foul weather boat. What kind is it?
by dave
Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: More electrolysis
Replies: 21
Views: 12142

Re: More electrolysis

goatram, the bilge pump is a Rule. Alumaweld has been no help at all. They sent me a short infomercial from Yamaha that had nothing to do with my problem when I asked if any other boats with Yamahas were having similar problems. They finally checked and told me the motor was installed at Alumaweld. ...
by dave
Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: More electrolysis
Replies: 21
Views: 12142

Re: More electrolysis

capesteve wrote:Can you post some pictures of these holes?
Send me your email address so I can send you the pictures.