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by Challenge
Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: 23' Pacific Pine Island Sound
Replies: 3
Views: 13405

Re: 23' Pacific Pine Island Sound

Hey Alloy,

I was down there last week also :beer: , we fished with captain Frank, Had a great day!
by Challenge
Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Pacific Bilge Pumps
Replies: 1
Views: 3280

Pacific Bilge Pumps

I have a 2007 Pacific 20' the current bilge pump is a West Marine 800 Bilge Pro 800, Does anyone know if it's OEM. The pump is working, but not the auto switch is there a inline fuse on the Brown w/white tracer wire??? I can't crawl around the boat too much its still to cold... Thanks in advance Rick
by Challenge
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Rescue Boat in New Jersey
Replies: 0
Views: 3492

Rescue Boat in New Jersey

Hi Folks

Looks pretty interesting... I would guess it doesn't ride to smoothly with the flat bottom....

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=M ... cctid=8179

Cheers
by Challenge
Wed Nov 25, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Bow Eye Welding
Replies: 10
Views: 9974

Re: Bow Eye Welding

Thanks Alloy...However My boats is up in MA, :hammer:



HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL! :beer: :beer: :beer:
by Challenge
Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:21 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Bow Eye Welding
Replies: 10
Views: 9974

Re: Bow Eye Welding

Kevin the boat was kept on a mooring for 4+ years, w/a stainless hook through the bow eye which wore through the old cast bow eye, Last season I used two ropes up to each of my bow cleats, it worked well and I only really need/want the bow eye to put the boat on the trailer. I know that the cast cle...
by Challenge
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Bow Eye Welding
Replies: 10
Views: 9974

Re: Bow Eye Welding

Photos http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab255/Rick-W/IMG_0196_2.jpg http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab255/Rick-W/8ca115f8-e93b-46d1-b2bd-9148e873de0f.jpg It's 3/8" thick Now the Hull 1/8": http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab255/Rick-W/IMG_0197.jpg http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/...
by Challenge
Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Bow Eye Welding
Replies: 10
Views: 9974

Re: Bow Eye Welding

Thanks for the feedback, I ordered the eye and will post pictures when it comes in. Also when my prop is done I will speak with him about his welding experience, I know he welds outboard and I/O skegs...

Cheers

Rick
by Challenge
Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bottom Paint for Aluminum Alloy Boats in Salt Water
Replies: 11
Views: 15220

Re: Bottom Paint for Aluminum Alloy Boats in Salt Water

I just switched from Epaint to the Pettit Hydrocoat. After my first season I'm impressed, we will see how it holds up for next year!

I'm in RI and had very little growth even with not using the boat much in the fall.

Good luck :beer:

Rick
by Challenge
Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:03 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Bow Eye Welding
Replies: 10
Views: 9974

Bow Eye Welding

Hello Sorry about the basic question. I need to have a bow eye welded on. I have a good guy who does propeller repairs, am I crazy to have him weld the bow eye on for me? He is very convenient and does nice work on propellers. But I don't know enough about welding to know if there are different tech...
by Challenge
Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:24 am
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Interesting Boat
Replies: 4
Views: 13388

Interesting Boat

WOW 60 Knots from twin 300's in a 35' boat. I'm looking forward to hearing what Kevin says about the design.

http://www.neboatworks.com/news61-sea-blade-35.php

Video:

http://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/video ... fGDy_nBzGc


Looks like it rides smoothly!

Enjoy
by Challenge
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:38 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: 15' skiff plans, boston whaler like?
Replies: 8
Views: 7535

Re: 15' skiff plans, boston whaler like?

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for your insight on build difficulty.

I get immersed on Bill's site for an hour or two at least once a month, He designs some great boats :thumbsup:

Rick
by Challenge
Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: SE Coxes
Replies: 5
Views: 14574

Re: SE Coxes

NICE job John, :beer: sorry you didn't get any cod. the Mahi looks tasty.

It was nice to finally shake your hand a few weeks ago. :thumbsup: next time we will have to have some adult beverages!

Cheers

Rick
by Challenge
Fri Sep 04, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: 15' skiff plans, boston whaler like?
Replies: 8
Views: 7535

Re: 15' skiff plans, boston whaler like?

I have a boat that was designed by Bill Lincoln at Response Marine and built by Viking welding in New Hampshire. It rides better and is much more stable than any 15' whaler that I've been on. here is a link: http://www.responsemarine.com/images/223/index.htm I'm not sure if Bill would sell you the p...
by Challenge
Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Fluke
Replies: 1
Views: 9751

Re: Fluke

Nice Job :beer:

at least you had a great day with your son and a nice dinner catch. There is always next year for the $5K!
by Challenge
Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:41 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: LED Spreader Light
Replies: 4
Views: 6084

Re: LED Spreader Light

Hi John,

I've been looking for two to replace a couple of power hogs... which ones on ebay did you choose?

They look good! :thumbsup:

Cheers

Rick
by Challenge
Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: I Hope Pjay Wasn't involved
Replies: 1
Views: 2781

I Hope Pjay Wasn't involved

From WorkBoat Magazine :shocked: A bad day on the water Bruce Buls 4/9/2015 Until about noon on July 29, 2014, everything was working normally on the Tacoma, a Jumbo Mark II ferry owned by Washington State Ferries and carrying passengers and vehicles between Seattle and Bainbridge Island. At 11:59 ...
by Challenge
Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Pacific 2025V Auction east coast
Replies: 8
Views: 6511

Re: Pacific 2025V Auction east coast

Congrats! :beer: Where are you going to be keeping the boat? I hope that the trip goes well and the boat is in great shape. I have a 115 and if I were re-powering I would look at 135-150. Mine is a hard top so it has a little more weight. At this years boat show the evinrude guys were quoting $9500 ...
by Challenge
Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:14 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Pacific 2025V Auction east coast
Replies: 8
Views: 6511

Re: Pacific 2025V Auction east coast

SOLD!!! at a total price of $17,441.... :clap:

I guess there is a market for Pacific's on the East Coast.
by Challenge
Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Pacific 2025V Auction east coast
Replies: 8
Views: 6511

Pacific 2025V Auction east coast

Hey Guys,

I just came across this one in SC.

http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Ma ... cctid=1055

I know some folks have been looking!

Good Luck!

Rick
by Challenge
Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: RI Welder First Work Skiff
Replies: 2
Views: 4111

Re: RI Welder First Work Skiff

Looks good he's even making his own cleats... :thumbsup:

Is this the guy who is using Response for the designs?
by Challenge
Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 20ft pacific skiff
Replies: 21
Views: 14567

Re: 20ft pacific skiff

I have a 2007 20' which works very well for my family. I would have preferred a 23' or 26' but the deal and timing made sense. The ride is a little wet which I might be correcting soon with Alloys spray rails! :highfive: . Most people seeing the boat can't believe it is only 20' and they always comm...
by Challenge
Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: oyster divers and alloy boats
Replies: 2
Views: 3807

Re: oyster divers and alloy boats

Great Video Bob, thanks for sharing :thumbsup:
by Challenge
Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:25 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Historic Wooldridge Pictures
Replies: 184
Views: 156615

Re: Historic Wooldridge Pictures

Hi Glen

Thanks for sharing the great photos, they brought back some great memories of my trip up the Rouge in the late 80's with Jerry's Rouge Jets. Do you guys build their boats? I noticed that they mention your family on their site.

Please keep them coming!

Cheers

Rick
by Challenge
Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Lots of Alloy -- GSA Auction Virgina
Replies: 0
Views: 2630

Lots of Alloy -- GSA Auction Virgina

I just came across these :

http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/auci ... CI15037017

Sorry many of them close tomorrow.
by Challenge
Tue Dec 02, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Last Trip For Season
Replies: 10
Views: 17846

Re: Last Trip For Season

Nice Fish, Sad Day.... Time to head south and see Jettywolf and the MissHayden!