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by Napa Mike
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: New Riverhawk Family Boat Build
Replies: 32
Views: 38355

Re: New Riverhawk Family Boat Build

thanks Guys! I will keep the pics coming. we opted for no paint on the hull--just a narrow blue vinyl wrap just below the gunnel.
Mike
by Napa Mike
Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: New Riverhawk Family Boat Build
Replies: 32
Views: 38355

New Riverhawk Family Boat Build

Hi all: After looking around for nearly 5 years, we are finally getting our own Alloy Boat--a 24 foot Riverhawk Pro Cuddy. I boat and fish primarily with my Dad and brother Tony, so a new acquisition required a unanimous decision. It took me the first couple of years to convince them we were better ...
by Napa Mike
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Heaters
Replies: 14
Views: 10528

Re: Heaters

thanks Reelsong. My family is buying a boat and the builder offered us a wallas. but, based on site feed back, we are going to request a webasto.
Cheers,
Mike
by Napa Mike
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Heaters
Replies: 14
Views: 10528

Re: Heaters

Hey Reelsong--
Did you pick a heater yet? Just curious what you decided.
Mike
by Napa Mike
Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Ultimate tuna rig?
Replies: 1
Views: 3019

Re: Ultimate tuna rig?

it is tough to be the ultimate anything--it is a very high standard. Nonetheless, a very, very nice find. :-)
by Napa Mike
Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: life of pooh and baby bear
Replies: 3
Views: 4916

Re: life of pooh and baby bear

those are terrific boats Welder Bob. Congrats.
Mike
by Napa Mike
Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 4
Views: 5056

Re: Merry Christmas

Happy xmas and merry new year to everyone! Here is to hoping this is the year we finally get an alloy boat for the family and new boats for everyone else too!
Cheers!

Mike
by Napa Mike
Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Copper Paint on an Aluminium Hull...
Replies: 8
Views: 6594

Re: Copper Paint on an Aluminium Hull...

sorry for your loss Dwayne. that really is a shame. will you be able to replace it with another Stabi? the latest generation is looking pretty sweet.

Cheers,
Mike
by Napa Mike
Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Wooldridge Pilothouse's under construction photos
Replies: 197
Views: 121259

Re: Wooldridge Pilothouse's under construction photos

glen wooldridge wrote:This is the 23' Pilot from post #189. We've been waiting for the new Evinrude G2. We just got it. Glen
Image

With the integrated steering on the G2, how do you connect the trolling motor to the main?
Mike
by Napa Mike
Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: 58 foot Long Range Cruiser
Replies: 6
Views: 7271

Re: 58 foot Long Range Cruiser

Thanks Nabeela. I am still following the owner's facebook page. I think he is close to making some test runs. I get the impression he has been camping out at Dickey Boats as he works on it. It is fun to follow.

Mike
by Napa Mike
Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: The Journey Begins
Replies: 377
Views: 196408

Re: The Journey Begins

Hey John:
You must have some winter projects for your boat. what is the latest? (more rod holders?) :beer:

Cheers,
Mike
by Napa Mike
Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: 26' Seawolf repower/refinish
Replies: 36
Views: 27786

Re: 26' Seawolf repower/refinish

Cool project. Lots of atta boys in your direction.

Cheers,
Mike
by Napa Mike
Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: Non-Alloy boat Repower
Replies: 15
Views: 11567

Re: Non-Alloy boat Repower

we are looking forward to seeing your performance numbers. Thanks for sharing!
Mike
by Napa Mike
Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: what do yo guys think
Replies: 6
Views: 5723

Re: what do yo guys think

Ditto what Captain Adrian (Gypseas) said. She is pretty. But, where are you, and where was your boat built? Welcome!
Mike
by Napa Mike
Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: 26' Seawolf repower/refinish
Replies: 36
Views: 27786

Re: 26' Seawolf repower/refinish

That is a really cool project, thanks for sharing! What is your minimum speed for planing? , and minimum required RPM?
Mike
by Napa Mike
Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:27 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Johns new Wooldridge 21 pilothouse
Replies: 5
Views: 7046

Re: Johns new Wooldridge 21 pilothouse

Here is a photo that John sent to me. I like it!
by Napa Mike
Sat Nov 08, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Goldster turbo 951 radar manual
Replies: 3
Views: 3688

Re: Goldster turbo 951 radar manual

It might help to post a pic of the controls. it might help jog some memories. Moringman is a nice guy, so you might send him a PM, as apparently he had one too.
M
by Napa Mike
Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:08 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: NW Seafood Stew
Replies: 1
Views: 13025

NW Seafood Stew

I promised Gypseas (Capt. Adrian) that I would give him some family recipes. Here is the first. Grandma Carol’s Fisher Girl Stew 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large chopped onion 4 or more cloves of garlic 2 cans of crushed tomatoes with basil (28 oz) 1 cup of dry white wine 1 bottle of clam juice (8oz) ...
by Napa Mike
Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Some Edwing boats
Replies: 15
Views: 25220

Re: Some Edwing boats

this is the biggest Edwing I have seen. just found it on craigslist. It is for sale up in Alaska.
Mike
by Napa Mike
Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Edge Marine Sport Offshore
Replies: 20
Views: 24331

Re: Edge Marine Sport Offshore

it looks fast sitting in the water. have you figured out top speed yet? Have you had it out in rough water yet?
Mike
by Napa Mike
Fri Oct 10, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Johns new Wooldridge 21 pilothouse
Replies: 5
Views: 7046

Johns new Wooldridge 21 pilothouse

Congratulations to John (jj225) on his new 21 pilothouse. John was nice enough to let me and my Pops tag along for his test ride. John had a lot of ideas for tweaks to the boat to get it set up perfectly for his use. I will let John describe those. Grant Wooldridge was a super host, telling us every...
by Napa Mike
Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Edge Marine Sport Offshore
Replies: 20
Views: 24331

Re: Edge Marine Sport Offshore

Congrats on your new boat. she is a looker. Do they make a full hardtop ? Looking forward to pics in the water and performance numbers.

Cheers,
Mike
by Napa Mike
Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Keep America Working Boat
Replies: 5
Views: 6183

Re: Keep America Working Boat

I guess they did not use bumpers when they tied off at the dock!
by Napa Mike
Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Glacier Craft Boats
Replies: 5
Views: 5982

Re: Glacier Craft Boats

do a search for glacier craft on this site. one of our members has one and really likes it--but his boat was delivered very late . . .
by Napa Mike
Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: WTB 21'-26' with pilothouse
Replies: 4
Views: 3638

Re: WTB 21'-26' with pilothouse

keep checking craigslist and boat trader. the good ones go quick. A lot of folks (like myself) will repost interesting boats they see right here.
Mike