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- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
You brought the Targa line of boats to me attention last year. Would that work in Alloy?
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
Mike
- 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...
- 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 $240 I think this past week on bloodydecks. Great for troll or standup if still available. Both Ebay and bloodydecks have occational bargains on penn international or shimano tiagra 2 speeds. Still that kind of combo will put ...
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:32 pm
- Forum: Rods, Reels, Line and Terminal Tackle
- Topic: My next rods part II
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3454
spiral wrap
I have a couple of spiral wraps and love them. Plan to get more. Positive feature is that they eliminate torque under load that a strong fish puts on you with 30# test and over. Negative. The guides are not on one side of the blank which makes me worry that they will be more vulnerable to damage, pa...
- Wed May 28, 2008 4:40 pm
- Forum: Welcome New Members
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10218
- Tue May 20, 2008 11:16 pm
- Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
- Topic: Skunked but What a Day.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4234
Mark it was great running into you at our not so secret fishing spot. Was really jelous of your boat. There were at least 50 boats in that zoo including a couple of tinnies but nothing as solid or handsome as your Pacific. I will have an alloy in the near future but am still not 100% sure what best ...
- Sat May 10, 2008 10:40 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Edwing Catamaran
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7329
Good observation Dave. Looks kinda haunted. I suspect that anything entering the tunnel never comes out again :lol: Scary part is that there is a hydrofoil in there somewhere :twisted: . But what the #%#$^ if it is built well, rides great, gets good fuel economy and I can almost afford it looking wi...
- Sat May 10, 2008 5:17 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Edwing Catamaran
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7329
- Fri May 09, 2008 1:45 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Edwing Catamaran
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7329
- Wed May 07, 2008 6:06 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Edwing Catamaran
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7329
- 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----...
- 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
Thanks Marty
- 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
Mike B
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:18 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Ironwoodtuna's Deck
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7655
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:20 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Securing Coolers & Fish Boxes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12457
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:12 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Securing Coolers & Fish Boxes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12457
- 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
Mike B
- 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...