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by NIGHTHAWK
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bottom Paint: Best Brand and Application
Replies: 7
Views: 6622

Re: Bottom Paint: Best Brand and Application

Hi Bob! Thanks for the reply. We used Trilux before and it seemed to work ok. It held up for two years. We used Mission Bay from SeaHawk for the last year. What are your thoughts on repairing small barrier coat failures? And, if we do another complete bottom job, should we do an acid wash and conver...
by NIGHTHAWK
Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:47 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bottom Paint: Best Brand and Application
Replies: 7
Views: 6622

Bottom Paint: Best Brand and Application

Looking to have bottom paint done on NIGHTHAWK. Please recommend best brands of bottom paint and best application for, an existing bottom paint that just needs repaint, a partial barrier coat repair where there are small failures, and a completely new barrier coat and bottom paint job. I'm looking f...
by NIGHTHAWK
Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Motors: OB's, IB's, Diesel and Gas
Topic: 225 Honda runners?
Replies: 21
Views: 9922

Re: 225 Honda runners?

Had a similar problem. It was a fuel line impingement/restriction because our fuel line ran through a rubber grommet that had individual holes for different lines (including fuel) where the umbilical hose meets the motor and at wide open throttle we had a slight impingement that caused enough of a f...
by NIGHTHAWK
Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Is there a US market for this boat?
Replies: 33
Views: 15182

Re: Is there a US market for this boat?

Well,

Not interested in Chinese built, but keep us posted when your US division gets going. Good luck. Be nice to have a ballpark number on on an unrigged finished 19' hull. I have been interested in a smaller Cat for some time, but I am not in that big of a hurry.
Thanks,

Roger.
by NIGHTHAWK
Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Is there a US market for this boat?
Replies: 33
Views: 15182

Re: Is there a US market for this boat?

I like it. How much?

What's the cost for a 5.8m version?
by NIGHTHAWK
Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Armstrong Boats in the news
Replies: 6
Views: 5657

Re: Armstrong Boats in the news

Boy did Andy screw the pooch :skillet:

Good for Armstrong-I looked at their boats and they are good boats.

I am really glad I got a Maxweld when I did. It's just too bad they are no longer in Business. :banghead:
by NIGHTHAWK
Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: My new Wooldridge is born!!!
Replies: 80
Views: 50146

Re: My new Wooldridge is born!!!

Nice boat! Sure enjoyed the post.

I am looking for a better door lock and dead bolt combo, can you tell me what you have and maybe post a couple of close ups of the door lock and handle?

Thanks,
-Roger
by NIGHTHAWK
Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: Personal items For Sale or Trade
Topic: PacNW bottom jobs
Replies: 12
Views: 16474

Re: PacNW bottom jobs

Roger The machine shoots a crystallized mineral (not sand). When the mineral grains hit a surface they shatter which is what does the paint removal. Also, it goes on damp so there isn't any dust plumes like you get from soda blasting and dry sand blasting. Did you ever get Nighthawk stripped? This ...
by NIGHTHAWK
Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: Personal items For Sale or Trade
Topic: PacNW bottom jobs
Replies: 12
Views: 16474

Re: PacNW bottom jobs

Hey guys, the good weather has everyone's juices flowing early. I'm booking (and doing) bottom jobs already. Trailer boats at my shop, big boats at the yards. I finally got a Farrow blasting machine that strips and preps bottoms without the big mess of wet or dry sandblasting, soda blasting, chemic...
by NIGHTHAWK
Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: What size outboard?
Replies: 17
Views: 8335

Re: What size outboard?

225 Honda- Work Horse
by NIGHTHAWK
Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: Guides and Outfitters in Action
Topic: Fish Alaska Charters
Replies: 22
Views: 32691

Re: Fish Alaska Charters

Nighthawk, yeah I know who that was . . . good friend of mine. Glad you had a good time, come on back sometime and give me a holler when you're up there. Capt PJ I posted a reply on here but it didn't work. That was not me you're talking about . . . but nonetheless it's such a small town I bet we w...
by NIGHTHAWK
Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Guides and Outfitters in Action
Topic: Fish Alaska Charters
Replies: 22
Views: 32691

Re: Fish Alaska Charters

Fished Gustavus and Glacier Bay in 2007 6 days (5 fishing) with another outfit. Won't mention their name (with due respect). Beautiful place,great fishing, and nice people. Halibut fishing was awesome with limits coming easily. Not much Salmon while we were there, but that didn't trouble me that muc...
by NIGHTHAWK
Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Here Kitty Kitty
Replies: 25
Views: 10782

Re: Here Kitty Kitty

Night Hawk....would love to hear any of the pros and cons with a "Cat" style boat that you may care to share..... :beer: Cons- Not much of a V-berth. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Not very pretty Pros- Big list. I'll get back to you when I have some more time. Things that come to mind a...
by NIGHTHAWK
Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Here Kitty Kitty
Replies: 25
Views: 10782

Re: Here Kitty Kitty

What does that boat cost? My guess is $175K the way it sits. I looked at them (Cats) at their shop. Great guys up there and a good builder of cats. A 25’ Cat at the time (2004) was about $150K. Too bad Andy is out of business. :banghead: No way it cost $175,000. We built one a year ago ( 30'x11') a...
by NIGHTHAWK
Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Here Kitty Kitty
Replies: 25
Views: 10782

Re: Here Kitty Kitty

What does that boat cost? My guess is $175K the way it sits. I looked at them (Cats) at their shop. Great guys up there and a good builder of cats. A 25’ Cat at the time (2004) was about $150K. Too bad Andy is out of business. :banghead: No way it cost $175,000. We built one a year ago ( 30'x11') a...
by NIGHTHAWK
Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Welding machines...............
Replies: 6
Views: 6965

Welding machines...............

I am setting up a small fab shop for personal projects and one of the items I was looking at was a Millermatic® 252 to take care of my Alloy work. It is supposed to: "Welds material from 22 gauge to 1/2 in thick in a single pass. Highest output in its class." Highest output in its class (2...
by NIGHTHAWK
Thu Feb 11, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Here Kitty Kitty
Replies: 25
Views: 10782

Re: Here Kitty Kitty

MacCTD wrote:What does that boat cost?
My guess is $175K the way it sits.

I looked at them (Cats) at their shop. Great guys up there and a good builder of cats. A 25’ Cat at the time (2004) was about $150K.

Too bad Andy is out of business. :banghead:
by NIGHTHAWK
Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Seattle Boat Show Pix
Replies: 34
Views: 15241

Re: Seattle Boat Show Pix

Seeing those ACB boats in person has really made me appreciate my decision on a MAXCAT. They were one of many boats I looked at before buying a MAXWELD. Small inside and not very attractive outside. Not sure how they ride, but I have seen them in passing :mrgreen: out in the ocean. I also looked at ...
by NIGHTHAWK
Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Whatta ya think?
Replies: 11
Views: 6269

Re: Whatta ya think?

trouty wrote:So - what do you think?

A 30 foot saltwater fly fishing boat?

Image

Cheers.
Whats "fly fishing"?

Nice boat! Build it! Hurry!
by NIGHTHAWK
Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Winter Storm Warning Starting Sunday
Replies: 2
Views: 2563

Winter Storm Warning Starting Sunday

Winter Storm Warning Starting Sunday To: UCEPS-L@LISTSERV.UCOP.EDU Subject: Winter Storm Warning starting Sunday Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern Pacific, and now finally appears to be exerting an influence on our weather. The strong jet has been apparent for quite s...
by NIGHTHAWK
Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Winter Projects on NIGHTHAWK............
Replies: 7
Views: 4604

Re: Winter Projects on NIGHTHAWK............

Roger, I knew about the Honda's of course, its the Optima batteries that surprise me. They are good but thats a long time for any batteries. You might be seeing more of me soon. Looks like my youngest may go to college down there (Santa Clara). I take it Honda took care of your engine problem satis...
by NIGHTHAWK
Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Winter Projects on NIGHTHAWK............
Replies: 7
Views: 4604

Re: Winter Projects on NIGHTHAWK............

Honda's With only 1,300 hours. We are very religious about service and maintenance. That would include your original (thorough list) and the aid of one of the guys on our regular fishing crew line up who happens to be a Honda service mechanic. There are really only a couple of private boats that wil...
by NIGHTHAWK
Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:36 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Winter Projects on NIGHTHAWK............
Replies: 7
Views: 4604

Re: Winter Projects on NIGHTHAWK............

Hey Bob, Thanks for the concern. :beer: Total weight addition will be about 700 lbs with the bait tank using about 45 gallons. Aux fuel tank will be close to 50 gallons of fuel and this fuel will get burned first. This additional fuel will be used for offshore trips of 80 miles one way. Think Tuna. ...
by NIGHTHAWK
Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:29 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Winter Projects on NIGHTHAWK............
Replies: 7
Views: 4604

Winter Projects on NIGHTHAWK............

Well, I have several (in no specific order) and I am sure this list will grow: 1. Sandblast off old paint above Gunwales. -Non-skid and Zolatone are failing 2.Have LineX (Bedliner sprayed on at 150 degrees) on all walking surfaces including roof and transom swim deck. 3.New paint on cabin. 4.Have cu...
by NIGHTHAWK
Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Do you know where I can find one of these...................
Replies: 8
Views: 4595

Re: Do you know where I can find one of these...................

mojomizer wrote:Looks your doing alot of winter boat work and maintenance. McMaster Carr is my toy store.......

Is this it?????: http://www.mcmaster.com/#push/pull-togg ... ps/=5ckk8a Item #10.

Have Fun :thumbsup:

Mark
2325 Wa Pacificskiff
Awesome! Thanks. :beer: