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by fatcow
Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bilge cleaning Tips?????
Replies: 4
Views: 6567

Re: Bilge cleaning Tips?????

Boats a pacific . 2 hatches need to pou something in to clean it out
by fatcow
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bilge cleaning Tips?????
Replies: 4
Views: 6567

Bilge cleaning Tips?????

What do all you guys use to clean the bilge out? All suggestions welcomed.
by fatcow
Fri Nov 27, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: help on a fix Gas tank?
Replies: 15
Views: 8907

Re: help on a fix Gas tank?

Sorry for the late update. After having the tank checked out by a couple of people it was found that the tank was solid except for the spot where the sending unit stainless, was put onto the aluminum tank. It had pitted around the sending unit. Instead of going with a all out remove the tank fix i o...
by fatcow
Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: help on a fix Gas tank?
Replies: 15
Views: 8907

Re: help on a fix Gas tank?

will bring it to my tech. This is on my pacific 23fter
by fatcow
Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: help on a fix Gas tank?
Replies: 15
Views: 8907

help on a fix Gas tank?

smelled gasoline in the bilge and had to take a closer look. Seems the gasket around this fixture has seen its days. Pic attached. Looked a little closer and it seems like it has oxides to the point that there might be small holes. i Don't want to remove the fixture to change the gasket as of now so...
by fatcow
Tue May 13, 2014 5:48 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 300HP SUZUKI
Replies: 26
Views: 13332

Re: 300HP SUZUKI

I haven't got the new digital tech down to give u guys the fuel burn #s yet
3300 rpms @ 24 knts
4300 rpms @ 34 knts
by fatcow
Tue May 06, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 300HP SUZUKI
Replies: 26
Views: 13332

Re: 300HP SUZUKI

Well I put a brand new 2014 250zuke and and it don't feel like no fluke!! Just breaking that bad boy in and can't wait to open it up!! :titanic:
by fatcow
Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 300HP SUZUKI
Replies: 26
Views: 13332

300HP SUZUKI

JUST WONDERING IF THE SPECS WILL ALLOW ME TO PUT A 300HP ENGINE ON A 23FT PACIFIC WITH A 30" SHAFT?
by fatcow
Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bilge Pump
Replies: 16
Views: 7769

Re: Bilge Pump

I put one in last year. Bent a c-shape out of aluminum. Attached bilge pump . Than self taped it to the hole thats already down there. I leave the hose in there and pull it out the deck hatch when i need to use it.
by fatcow
Mon May 14, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Armstrong brackets on Pacific??
Replies: 2
Views: 2529

Armstrong brackets on Pacific??

I think i got the right name. Its the covers that go over the bilge. Have anyone of you change them over to anything else or just replacing them every couple of years. Looking for a better product to hold the water out.
by fatcow
Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Bottom machine Chart Plotter
Replies: 15
Views: 18140

Re: Bottom machine Chart Plotter

I bought last year a furuno 585 with a tm 260 transducer. Couldn't of made a better purchase. "It works great at all speeds and marks fish like a champ. I also boat the furuno navnet 3d in a 12 inch screen. Compared to the garmin i had for the last 6 years what a difference. The best thing abou...
by fatcow
Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Tuna threw tuna door. Pacific 23'?
Replies: 6
Views: 6058

Tuna threw tuna door. Pacific 23'?

Just wondering if anyone has pulled a 500lb + tuna threw the tuna door. Does it put the scuppers and engine under water. What do u guys think is the best way to bring one aboard is. What else do u need to be able to go out after oct first, Epirb life raft survival suits? Just curios.
Thx Bobby
by fatcow
Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Swivel rod Holder ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4674

Swivel rod Holder ?

I own a pacific 23'. I want to install swivel rod holder. What do u guys recommend? I want 0 degree will that work Or do i need something with a degree. Any input would be great.
Thx Bobby
by fatcow
Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bottom Paint?
Replies: 4
Views: 2959

Bottom Paint?

Just curios what type of paint is Julie using on the boats. They look real nice. Do performance # change with or without.
Thx Bobby
by fatcow
Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Pacific Boat approx. cost?
Replies: 14
Views: 10081

Re: Pacific Boat approx. cost?

I'll say between $45000 - $55000 with motor
by fatcow
Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:18 pm
Forum: Guides and Outfitters in Action
Topic: Cod Bonanza
Replies: 4
Views: 11395

Re: Cod Bonanza

Capt G im the one who called u on the phone. Hit them hard again on easter biggest one was 35lbs. WHALE COD. Its been hot. :beer: Its like :gunner2: fish in a barrel.
by fatcow
Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:13 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Placement /Height of transom mount tranducer on Pacific.
Replies: 3
Views: 2534

Placement /Height of transom mount tranducer on Pacific.

Just bought the tm260 and been out twice and im losing bottom at high speeds over 10knt. I had it maybe an inch under the hull and than moved it about an 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch over. Do u guys like it even to the bottom or under a little. Looking for suggestion on what could help. Even pics would be g...
by fatcow
Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Mounting fire extinguisher
Replies: 3
Views: 2588

Mounting fire extinguisher

Just wondering where u guys mount your fire extinguisher on your boat, so that its not in your way when fishing?
by fatcow
Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bildge pump on pacific?
Replies: 15
Views: 8154

Re: Bildge pump on pacific?

Todd thx for the pix. I was hoping somebody had pix. Great job
by fatcow
Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:56 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bildge pump on pacific?
Replies: 15
Views: 8154

Re: Bildge pump on pacific?

pump2.jpg Here's what i got so far. There is a hole down on the center line. What i did was bend a piece of aluminum to bolt the bilge pump on. Then I'm going to bend it in the opposite direction and bolt it on the center line. Dan told me a rule 1500 fits in that hole. I had a 2000 laying around a...
by fatcow
Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bildge pump on pacific?
Replies: 15
Views: 8154

Re: Bildge pump on pacific?

talked to dan over at pacific. he told me on all new boats they weld a bracket down there and screw the bilge pump to it. i have a piece of aluminum they sent me years ago. im going to make a bracket and bolt it down there . I will post pics of my trial. Sjd will post pics as soon as i go to my boat.
by fatcow
Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bildge pump on pacific?
Replies: 15
Views: 8154

Re: Bildge pump on pacific?

I have A 2005 23' hardtop. 90% of the time no water in there. On ruff days 3-5 footers i get some water in there. I think it comes from the brackets on the back. Replaced them and it worked. I also have seen water in the back where the wash down pump is so i unscrewed the 1/4 screw so the water drai...
by fatcow
Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bildge pump on pacific?
Replies: 15
Views: 8154

Re: Bildge pump on pacific?

When u open the hatch theres a bracket w/hole cut out. Do u put the pump right inside the hole? How do u screw it in? Where do u run the hose? thanx
by fatcow
Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bildge pump on pacific?
Replies: 15
Views: 8154

Bildge pump on pacific?

Do anyone of u guys have one. Just wondering how u mounted it and if u have any pics or advice on how to install one down there. Never had an issue with lots of water in the bilge but would like to install one to be safe. Thx
by fatcow
Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:17 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Scuppers on Pacific
Replies: 5
Views: 3456

Re: Scuppers on Pacific

Just the flaps. Julie handled it all :clap: