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by Chaps
Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:15 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Inside of 1979 aluminum diesel tank
Replies: 2
Views: 9636

Re: Inside of 1979 aluminum diesel tank

That diesel gets nasty!
by Chaps
Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:11 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New member. Need help on sanding a hull
Replies: 4
Views: 10984

Re: New member. Need help on sanding a hull

Philippe, media blasting can create a uniform appearance very quickly but most products are gritty and will leave the surface profiled (resembling sandpaper in roughness). If you can find a blasting contractor that offers a process called sponge blasting they have a media that can put a dull satin t...
by Chaps
Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:31 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Zinc Chromate Primer
Replies: 11
Views: 12266

Re: Zinc Chromate Primer

I'd switch over to aluminum anodes and call it good. How'd you end up with an Edwing bowpicker way back there? Outdrives?
by Chaps
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:39 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Anyone knowledgeable in concrete removal?
Replies: 3
Views: 9057

Re: Anyone knowledgeable in concrete removal?

That is a neat device. Only thing I can think of is to use concrete anchor bolts. drill holes, pound them in, thread on a lift ring and lift out with a forklift. 18" thick slab is scary heavy per sq ft, have to find pretty strong anchors. you could sell them with the rings for mooring ball anch...
by Chaps
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:23 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Zinc Chromate Primer
Replies: 11
Views: 12266

Re: Zinc Chromate Primer

Couple of questions . . . Are you experiencing any corrosion or pitting on your hull that has you concerned? If yes, is it a recent problem? Are you using a zinc hull anode? Do you ever plug into shore power? Is the anode on your engine getting used up rapidly?
by Chaps
Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:56 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: 24 foot boat build for Northwest
Replies: 6
Views: 12106

Re: 24 foot boat build for Northwest

Crozier might be a good fit, they do semi-custom walk around sleeper cabins with beach access doors
by Chaps
Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:29 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Corrosion on anode
Replies: 9
Views: 10546

Re: Corrosion on anode

That's the right anode, looks like it lost its connection to the hull. Clean it to bright metal, clean the mount hardware & clean the mount location. Make sure everything is tight when you put it back on.
by Chaps
Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:21 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: How to repair areas of corrosion & electrolysis
Replies: 3
Views: 10269

Re: How to repair areas of corrosion & electrolysis

Well electrolysis is far to serious a malady to describe anything you have got going there. After 40 years not surprising to have a few spots of corrosion from some ownership issues. Any of these areas actual below waterline hull plating or just inner structure?
by Chaps
Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:54 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Corrosion on anode
Replies: 9
Views: 10546

Re: Corrosion on anode

Agree with Kevin, typical flat stock won’t be reactive enough to work properly. Get 6x6 alum anode plates from boatzincs.com just drill holes they have the right alloy specs and won’t get that growth
by Chaps
Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:11 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Corrosion on anode
Replies: 9
Views: 10546

Re: Corrosion on anode

Well it certainly needs to be removed and cleaned (acid dipped or sand blasted) to see its true condition and to evaluate why it is not performing properly. If it is zinc (and it looks like it probably is) toss it and replace it with an aluminum anode. Is the outboard anode wasting away kind of rapi...
by Chaps
Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:14 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Garden hose spray nozzle-
Replies: 7
Views: 12488

Re: Garden hose spray nozzle-

The problem with most of them is the handles snap off easily if you drop them or if you hook them on something and jerk on the hose they break. This one I found at home depot and it has a thumb actuated lever that doesn't get caught on anything, so far so good, it's pretty tough. orbit-nozzles-wands...
by Chaps
Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:16 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 1991 22 foot Bayrunner $12,000
Replies: 4
Views: 11301

Re: 1991 22 foot Bayrunner $12,000

post is almost 10 years old, I bet he sold it!
by Chaps
Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Building floors from larch wood
Replies: 7
Views: 11387

Re: Building floors from larch wood

kudos Kevin
by Chaps
Tue Jul 16, 2019 4:32 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Building floors from larch wood
Replies: 7
Views: 11387

Re: Building floors from larch wood

Kevin . . . why so rough? It's not like we are swamped with new members on this forum.
by Chaps
Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: New to aluminum boats
Replies: 4
Views: 5997

Re: New to aluminum boats

Clean it with whatever you like, can't hurt it. Depends on type of growth you get but typically dawn detergent with a shot of bleach works good. If you get hard scale then try Mary Kate On-Off acidic cleaner (don't mix that with anything other than water)
by Chaps
Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:06 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 26’ Cat or 28’Monohull
Replies: 14
Views: 11683

Re: 26’ Cat or 28’Monohull

The roll and ride are not similar, cats don't roll which is nice but they also lean out in turns which I didn't care for in the 27 cat I once owned. The mono will have more storage space and more useable interior space than the cat which would be more practical for cruising. The cat will be very man...
by Chaps
Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Fixing severe pitting and holes on alu boat
Replies: 24
Views: 41121

Re: Fixing severe pitting and holes on alu boat

John
All that sand in your bilge came from my futile attempt to sandblast your decks! Needless to say I have not ever done that again in spite of several clients insisting they would pay any price . . .
by Chaps
Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:17 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: welding aluminum
Replies: 5
Views: 9062

Re: welding aluminum

A member here, Goatram, does quite a bit of welding (mods and repairs) on fully equipped boats and likely has some thoughts on this. On the occasions I have had hot work done on mine I pull the CPU off the engine, disconnect all cables from the batteries and ensure all breakers are off on the panel....
by Chaps
Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Fixing severe pitting and holes on alu boat
Replies: 24
Views: 41121

Re: Fixing severe pitting and holes on alu boat

give it a light sandblast and fill with epoxy paste, about all you can do
by Chaps
Fri May 24, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration
Replies: 23
Views: 18681

Re: Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration

I work on Safe Boats, I can't say I've ever seen anything on them yet that has been powder coated. The topsides are typically bare with some vinyl graphics, the collars are hard foam coated with polyurea and the bottoms are epoxy overcoated with bottom paint. What are they powder coating?
by Chaps
Mon May 20, 2019 8:51 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration
Replies: 23
Views: 18681

Re: Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration

Couldn't agree more when talking difference between blasting and chemical etch for any type of coating on aluminum however the video test procedure doesn't take into account the effects of time and exposure to UV and moisture that eventually takes its toll on the typical powder coat bond.
by Chaps
Fri May 17, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration
Replies: 23
Views: 18681

Re: Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration

For what it's worth I get quite a few fibrglass boats in for bottom painting that have powder coated aluminum engine pods that show coating failure (peeling). I don't think powder adheres very well to aluminum, particularly in a moist or submerged application. IMO its an oversold technology, either ...
by Chaps
Fri May 03, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: DC Wiring Connection Issue With Large Conductors
Replies: 1
Views: 4032

Re: DC Wiring Connection Issue With Large Conductors

You'll be ok doing that
by Chaps
Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: heavy metal
Replies: 11
Views: 11868

Re: heavy metal

no clue, certainly possible . . .
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by Chaps
Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: heavy metal
Replies: 11
Views: 11868

Re: heavy metal

Ian, Bainbridge Island, you can check us out at

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