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by ratherbefishin
Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:42 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Lengthening a hull?
Replies: 6
Views: 5764

Re: Lengthening a hull?

Cool. Sorry for the duplicate.
by ratherbefishin
Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Lengthening a hull?
Replies: 6
Views: 5764

Re: Lengthening a hull?

by ratherbefishin
Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: Rods, Reels, Line and Terminal Tackle
Topic: Albacore Tuna tackle
Replies: 28
Views: 33562

Re: Albacore Tuna tackle

I have been using Shimano TLD's and Toriums for the Albies. Haven't had a bit of trouble with either one of the setups. I use the Torium for trolling and the TLD's for live bait. As for line, I use the Jerry Brown hollow core and then put a knotless loop in it and top it off with a wind-on leader.
by ratherbefishin
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Motors: OB's, IB's, Diesel and Gas
Topic: 225 Honda runners?
Replies: 21
Views: 9922

Re: 225 Honda runners?

I can get mine to 5850.
by ratherbefishin
Mon May 16, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Welding Suppliers
Replies: 8
Views: 5385

Re: Welding Suppliers

Not sure if they carry the brand you are looking for, but I have had good luck with the following:
arc-zone.com
cyberweld.com

Good luck.
by ratherbefishin
Wed May 04, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: May 7th WA shrimp or halibut?
Replies: 15
Views: 7217

Re: May 7th WA shrimp or halibut?

I'll see you on the water then. Have you programmed any of the MMSI numbers in your radio? I just got yours and some others in and want to try it out.
by ratherbefishin
Wed May 04, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: May 7th WA shrimp or halibut?
Replies: 15
Views: 7217

Re: May 7th WA shrimp or halibut?

John,
What time are you going to be launching this weekend?
by ratherbefishin
Mon May 02, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: May 7th WA shrimp or halibut?
Replies: 15
Views: 7217

Re: May 7th WA shrimp or halibut?

I will be out in in Area 6 and 7 myself on May 6th and 7th. I will more than likely launching at Cornet Bay.
by ratherbefishin
Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Self Bailing Deck
Replies: 23
Views: 14328

Re: Self Bailing Deck

John,
I will be on dock D-44. Give me call and stop on by. I will be around on Friday.
by ratherbefishin
Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Self Bailing Deck
Replies: 23
Views: 14328

Re: Self Bailing Deck

Well, I am mostly done except for the paint. It will have to wait until later because it's FISHING TIME. I have a business trip tomorrow until Thursday, then fishing in the Anacortes Salmon Derby on Saturday and Sunday. One last think left is to finish cutting out the old fish box. I'm going to have...
by ratherbefishin
Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Sliding Door
Replies: 12
Views: 7407

Re: Sliding Door

Here are the best pictures I could get of the track.
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by ratherbefishin
Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Sliding Door
Replies: 12
Views: 7407

Re: Sliding Door

Looks good Dale. Got pictures of the internals? Slides and track? You cut your old door down? I'll get some pictures later. I had to cut 5 inches off the old door and weld in some panels to cover up where the old hardware was. I used 2x2 channel for the 3 sides. Then welded on a 1.5x1.5 angle aroun...
by ratherbefishin
Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Sliding Door
Replies: 12
Views: 7407

Re: Sliding Door

Okay, I finished converting my swinging door to a sliding door.
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All that's left is to mount it.
by ratherbefishin
Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Trailer ladder
Replies: 4
Views: 3014

Re: Trailer ladder

Yep, that is what prompted me to ask about pictures. He's got some big-ass letters on his boat there! :thumbsup:
by ratherbefishin
Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Trailer ladder
Replies: 4
Views: 3014

Trailer ladder

Anyone have pictures of their trailer ladders they would like to post? I would love to see some ideas. When I am out alone, I need a better method of climbing off the bow, down to the trailer.

Thanks!
by ratherbefishin
Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: My finished Chum Chopper mod:
Replies: 24
Views: 12286

Re: My finished Chum Chopper mod:

Wow, that's awesome looking. Great job! :clap:
by ratherbefishin
Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Towing your boat pics
Replies: 33
Views: 16643

Re: Towing your boat pics

Hmm, I don't usually stop when heading out for fishing to take pictures. This is the closest I have. This was getting ready for the first saltwater dunk.
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by ratherbefishin
Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Tm260 on a pacific?
Replies: 7
Views: 5909

Re: Tm260 on a pacific?

I have a 22ft Hewescraft and mounted the TM260 on it last year. It works awesome. When all is quiet on the water, you can hear it pinging. :shocked:
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by ratherbefishin
Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Trailering cover
Replies: 10
Views: 7307

Re: Trailering cover

pjay9 wrote:THX! You been out lately, any fish?
Not yet, but getting close. I'm hoping to wrap up my deck project in the next couple weeks then hit the water in full force.
by ratherbefishin
Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Trailering cover
Replies: 10
Views: 7307

Re: Trailering cover

pjay9 wrote:You got a link to those pole vent devices...sounds like the ticket! THX Capt PJ
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... 52208&BASE
by ratherbefishin
Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Trailering cover
Replies: 10
Views: 7307

Re: Trailering cover

That's a very nice and well made cover.
by ratherbefishin
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Sliding Door
Replies: 12
Views: 7407

Sliding Door

I have a nice hinged door. The hinge can be removed and I would be left with a nice door. I have been mulling over how to make it into a sliding door. Any thoughts on what to use for a frame? I have been looking for "h" extrusion, but can't really find what I was wanting. I really can't ju...
by ratherbefishin
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Self Bailing Deck
Replies: 23
Views: 14328

Re: Self Bailing Deck

PM CWB there is a shop they use right across the street in Marysville. They bent my Hull Extension. I think It looks good. Did you raise the Floor about six inches? How is the hatch cover trough draining? I already stuck a block of wood in the boat for a look See. I would also be able to add the af...
by ratherbefishin
Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Self Bailing Deck
Replies: 23
Views: 14328

Re: Self Bailing Deck

John, I used .190 plate for the deck. The structure below is 1x2 channel ( the type with the inside corners radius). From what I figured, it's a little lighter than the wood. I probably went a little overboard on the supports. Do you know anyone that can bend the .16 material? I need to have a floor...
by ratherbefishin
Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Self Bailing Deck
Replies: 23
Views: 14328

Re: Self Bailing Deck

Jon, I have done all the work so far. I am going to hire someone to do the final welding that shows. I already have rails on the boat, so with those I will have 30" from the top of the rail to the new deck.