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by longranger
Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:28 am
Forum: Rods, Reels, Line and Terminal Tackle
Topic: Before the Market tanked.
Replies: 32
Views: 25786

Re: Before the Market tanked.

Spectra to mono/flouro connections is an important topic that is appropriately being rediscussed multiple times a year on every major fishing forums. Always here a lot of strong opinions but the most experienced ones such as captains and crews running successful charter operations recognize that the...
by longranger
Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:33 am
Forum: Rods, Reels, Line and Terminal Tackle
Topic: Before the Market tanked.
Replies: 32
Views: 25786

Re: Before the Market tanked.

I have been using Sato crimps for anything heavier than 40# for about 3 years now. I use 2 crimps of the smallest size that will fit without damaging the line spaced about 1" apart. Have used the usual two step glues and even crazy glue with zero failures to date. The Bimini to albright takes m...
by longranger
Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:41 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 2000 Valco Baja 19ft center console 50 hp Honda 4 stroke
Replies: 16
Views: 13113

Re: 2000 Valco Baja 19ft center console 50 hp Honda 4 stroke

Very Nice. Not sure what she is worth. Try a search of the classifieds on Bloodydecks.com. Have seen them some up from with some regularity.
by longranger
Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Meet & Greet
Topic: Who's going to Fred Hall?????
Replies: 8
Views: 5605

Re: Who's going to Fred Hall?????

I will go just not sure what day yet. May go tomorrow if I can escape work early enough. We will see.
by longranger
Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Rock Salt 26' Pilothouse - Thoughts?
Replies: 54
Views: 23048

Re: Rock Salt 26' Pilothouse - Thoughts?

Hi Jay,

You brought the Targa line of boats to me attention last year. Would that work in Alloy?
by longranger
Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: ACB 30' DIESEL
Replies: 3
Views: 3129

ACB 30' DIESEL

This one looks too good to be true. Listed on EBAY. 3 days to go. 2005 ACB 30' with single D6-350. 486 hours, trailer, full walk around and decent electronics. Took one ride on a similar outboard model and it was fast stable and sweet. These are as close to unsinkable as any recreational alloy out t...
by longranger
Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Cost of aluminum boats coming down?
Replies: 13
Views: 6658

Re: Cost of aluminum boats coming down?

Between the high cost of materials and deceptively large amount of labor involved in building an alloy fishing machine most builders run a very narrow margin. That said prices will come down a little as the cost of materials comes down and some of the smaller builders have to close shop. Bigger oper...
by longranger
Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Norvelle boats
Replies: 4
Views: 6793

Norvelle boats

Anyone on this board have experience with the Norvelle brand. If so what were your impressions.

Mike
by longranger
Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:32 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Alloy Vice President
Replies: 31
Views: 13970

My god all the republican party needs to do is promise an alloy boat in every driveway and the democratic party will cease to exist. :lol: :lol: . Seriously though she is easy on the eyes but I for one will take some time to size her up. First, her extremely conservative positions on hotbutton moral...
by longranger
Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:23 pm
Forum: Rods, Reels, Line and Terminal Tackle
Topic: Inexpensive trolling gear thoughts?
Replies: 11
Views: 7040

rod and reel

Hi Dave, Have seen some xxh and xxxh graphighters with wind on guides for $240 I think this past week on bloodydecks. Great for troll or standup if still available. Both Ebay and bloodydecks have occational bargains on penn international or shimano tiagra 2 speeds. Still that kind of combo will put ...
by longranger
Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: Rods, Reels, Line and Terminal Tackle
Topic: My next rods part II
Replies: 2
Views: 3454

spiral wrap

I have a couple of spiral wraps and love them. Plan to get more. Positive feature is that they eliminate torque under load that a strong fish puts on you with 30# test and over. Negative. The guides are not on one side of the blank which makes me worry that they will be more vulnerable to damage, pa...
by longranger
Wed May 28, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hello
Replies: 20
Views: 10218

Welcome. You have some really impressive skills there. Can see why people are beating a path to your door.

Mike B
by longranger
Tue May 20, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Skunked but What a Day.
Replies: 7
Views: 4234

Mark it was great running into you at our not so secret fishing spot. Was really jelous of your boat. There were at least 50 boats in that zoo including a couple of tinnies but nothing as solid or handsome as your Pacific. I will have an alloy in the near future but am still not 100% sure what best ...
by longranger
Sat May 10, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Edwing Catamaran
Replies: 13
Views: 7329

Good observation Dave. Looks kinda haunted. I suspect that anything entering the tunnel never comes out again :lol: Scary part is that there is a hydrofoil in there somewhere :twisted: . But what the #%#$^ if it is built well, rides great, gets good fuel economy and I can almost afford it looking wi...
by longranger
Sat May 10, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Edwing Catamaran
Replies: 13
Views: 7329

Yes. His email is edwing@wwestsky.net.

MB
by longranger
Fri May 09, 2008 1:45 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Edwing Catamaran
Replies: 13
Views: 7329

Well so far only received a rough schematic of the boat plans. Not much help. Will report anything else later.

MB
by longranger
Wed May 07, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Edwing Catamaran
Replies: 13
Views: 7329

Link is not working. Just go to craigslist alaska boats and its there for today.

MB
by longranger
Wed May 07, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Edwing Catamaran
Replies: 13
Views: 7329

Edwing Catamaran

Saw a listing for an Edwing Cat today on the Alaska craigslist http://anchorage.craigslist.org/boa/671445362.html. Very interesting. Interesting enough that I talked to Ed today and will get more info for sure. Hull is usual 5086 with 5052 cabin. The hull is designed with an adjustable hydrofoil----...
by longranger
Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: SWORD MARINE DIESEL JETDRIVE SETUP-ANYONE SEEN THIS???
Replies: 3
Views: 3656

That is too cool. If they are the fuel efficient easy to retrofit drive system they claim to be they should sell like hotcakes, particularly in diesel. Will have to contact them this week for some objective data and specifics at to which manufacturers engines they are using warranty etc.

Thanks Marty
by longranger
Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: The most beautiful rods I have ever seen.........
Replies: 4
Views: 3134

Rods

I have one of his rods, an acid wraped 130# stick for standup giant yellowfin. Every bit as beautiful in person as in pics. Remarkably his prices are about the same or LESS than the price of a stock rod with less desirable guides, grips etc.. He is a true artist. Only uses the best blanks.

Mike B
by longranger
Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:18 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Ironwoodtuna's Deck
Replies: 12
Views: 7655

Are the two products priced about the same?

Mike B
by longranger
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Securing Coolers & Fish Boxes
Replies: 24
Views: 12457

One additional note. For tuna over 75 pounds or so it is a good idea to take the minute or two to gill and gut prior to chill. This increases the surface area being cooled and particularly helps cooling the core of the fish.
by longranger
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Securing Coolers & Fish Boxes
Replies: 24
Views: 12457

I like Reliable kill bags. Come in sizes from 18x 36" up to 34x 90". Suspect they would make any size bag you need if you ask. I am sure most people on this board are aware but for tuna getting them bled and cooled down fast is critical if you want sushi grade. Faster the better. Minutes m...
by longranger
Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Island boats
Replies: 0
Views: 2430

Island boats

Saw a listing for a 30' 2000 alloy cat made by Island Boats in Louisiana. Anyone know anything about them? Currently build larger cats and monos for cruise line tenders and sightseeing.

Mike B
by longranger
Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Securing Coolers & Fish Boxes
Replies: 24
Views: 12457

If you don't have in deck fish boxes for have coolers that will be used as seating I am a big advocate of high quality kill bags. Unless you have an exceptionally well insulated box or cooler a good kill bag will provide more bang for the buck. Are great on a swimstep just tied to a cleat or two. Ke...