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by Fisherman
Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 20' Koffler Baybee NO LONGER FOR SALE!
Replies: 9
Views: 6294

Re: 20' Koffler Baybee

...if only it was 4 ft longer, more power and had more cabin....I'd snatch it up in a hurry! I'm in the market for a walkaround pilothouse right now.
by Fisherman
Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Cold Water 3500 Walk Around Build
Replies: 21
Views: 11413

Re: Cold Water 3500 Walk Around Build

Wow! That's a lot of chine too! What deadrise is the hull?
by Fisherman
Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Pacific was invaded ...
Replies: 122
Views: 50909

Re: Pacific was invaded ...

Too bad the camera couldn't post a lot more photos of what Pacific can do on their website. :mrgreen:
by Fisherman
Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Pacific was invaded ...
Replies: 122
Views: 50909

Re: Pacific was invaded ...

How many weeks/months does Pacific average to produce a boat start to finish?
by Fisherman
Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat for Bar Crossings
Replies: 33
Views: 16827

Re: Boat for Bar Crossings

I'm still trying to decide what beam to go with. If I go over 8.5', I will have permit issues when trailering. I am leaning towards 28' length. If I decide to go over 8.5 beam, I'll probably go up to 10' beam. I basically have several options: 1. 28' long x 8.5' beam x 7.5' chine width 2. 28' long x...
by Fisherman
Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat for Bar Crossings
Replies: 33
Views: 16827

Re: Boat for Bar Crossings

CTMD, in the picture above, why are there no lifting strakes on the boat? Is the chine doing everything and more that strakes would do?
by Fisherman
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat for Bar Crossings
Replies: 33
Views: 16827

Re: Boat for Bar Crossings

Fisherman, go to this link > http://www.pacificboats.com/pacboats_007.php And this one > http://www.pacificboats.com/pacboats_030.php Read everything on the pages , most of the pictures and colored words are links to other things , just run your mouse over everything on the page . :thumbsup: Yeah, ...
by Fisherman
Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat for Bar Crossings
Replies: 33
Views: 16827

Re: Boat for Bar Crossings

Thanks Welder. I was just looking at the Pacific website today. I couldn't find any specs on the boats, as far as deadrise, chine info, etc. I sent them an e-mail, but if any of you have info to share, I'm all ears.

That is a good-looking boat.
by Fisherman
Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat for Bar Crossings
Replies: 33
Views: 16827

Re: Boat for Bar Crossings

CMTD, thank you very much for your input. I really do appreciate it. I didn't understand this statement: - you don't want added "stability" above the waterline as this may cause the boat to auto correct in a way you don't expect. What do you mean by "added stability above the waterlin...
by Fisherman
Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat for Bar Crossings
Replies: 33
Views: 16827

Re: Boat for Bar Crossings

CTMD wrote:Stern, most these days have with a warped hull allows us to tweak the Volume to suit the layout. Keep the chines relative narrow 4-5 inches, 5-10 degrees reverse at the bow, flat at the back.
What deadrise would you suggest at the bow? 45-50*?
by Fisherman
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat for Bar Crossings
Replies: 33
Views: 16827

Re: Boat for Bar Crossings

Chris,

Thanks for the info...some things there I haven't thought of like baffles in the fuel tank, transom stuff, etc.

When you say 15* deadrise, is your suggestion for the stern, bow, both?? Or would a warped hull be of any benefit?
by Fisherman
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:11 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat for Bar Crossings
Replies: 33
Views: 16827

Boat for Bar Crossings

Hi all, I'm starting to put together a long list of features and designs I want built into my boat. It'll be 26-28' long, a walk-around pilothouse with forward leaning windshield and a cuddy for overnight stays in the harbor. I'm leaning towards outboard(s) power, maybe even on an extended transom (...
by Fisherman
Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Trim Tabs
Replies: 19
Views: 9402

Re: Trim Tabs

Chaps, cool post. How did they affect your top end speed? I presume the boat planed sooner?
by Fisherman
Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: New open sled build
Replies: 51
Views: 39347

Re: New open sled build

Reelsong - I really like your "fish" symbol design on the bow. Lookes nice and has good meaning.
by Fisherman
Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Trim Tabs
Replies: 19
Views: 9402

Re: Trim Tabs

Thanks for the input. You guys have confirmed my suspicion.
by Fisherman
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Trim Tabs
Replies: 19
Views: 9402

Trim Tabs

A boat salesman recently told me that if a boat has twin outboards, trim tabs are not necessary because you can trim the motors. Having never had a boat with twins or trim tabs, I'm coming to you guys to hear your advice and comments. I'm looking at 26-28' aluminum boats. Perhaps this discussion dep...
by Fisherman
Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:10 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: BOE Purchase
Replies: 25
Views: 26973

Re: BOE Purchase

I upgraded to a P66 improved version. I bought it from Simperfifishing on the Hull Truth. Currently the LCX I have now does not read the Water Temp. I will report back to you Bob cause I am headed back down to the Boat Show Friday. Nice day Forecasted Good. That is a good transducer. I had one with...
by Fisherman
Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: BOE Purchase
Replies: 25
Views: 26973

Re: BOE Purchase

Did you get the OEM transducer or did you upgrade?
by Fisherman
Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:45 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 5052 Should I look elsewhere
Replies: 24
Views: 13231

Re: 5052 Should I look elsewhere

Seems as if I have heard that 5052 is less "corrosion resistant" than 5086. Is this a myth?
by Fisherman
Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Diamond plate floor???
Replies: 28
Views: 16944

Re: Diamond plate floor???

Thanks guys....glad for the input. I found another thread on AAB from a while back that has helped me form my opionon on this issue. Where I'm located, I doubt if I'll ever fish barefoot. Boots and nonslip deck is important to me.
by Fisherman
Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Diamond plate floor???
Replies: 28
Views: 16944

Re: Diamond plate floor???

Gundog, how's your non skid holding up? I was going to ask some of the same questions in this thread, but found it doing a search.

If anyone has any other suggestions about nonskid vs. diamond plate, I'd be interested in hearing them.
by Fisherman
Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Aluminum Boat Depreciation
Replies: 7
Views: 5940

Aluminum Boat Depreciation

I was just thinking today how my 20' boat hasn't really seemed to drop much in value over the past 5 years. Similar boats that are for sale (used) are still being sold for about what I paid for it back in the day. That's a pretty good deal considering how rapidly boats are presumed to depreciate. He...
by Fisherman
Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Sweet 28' King Fisher
Replies: 9
Views: 4658

Re: Sweet 28' King Fisher

Is 300 HP enough for a 28 ft, 9'8" boat???
by Fisherman
Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Variable Deadrise
Replies: 10
Views: 6893

Variable Deadrise

I am looking at 25-28' alloy boats. I've noticed some alloy boats have variable deadrise from bow to stern, while others, after the bow portion of the boat, maintain constant deadrise to the stern. The Wooldridge pilot house, for example, is one that appears to have constant deadrise most of the len...
by Fisherman
Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Boat sides: vertical or slanted?
Replies: 13
Views: 7534

Re: Boat sides: vertical or slanted?

I think I'm actually understanding this! :beer:

Thanks to some good teachers onboard. :thumbsup: