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by amfboats
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:30 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Dirty Boat Photos
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Re: Dirty Boat Photos

Sure does beat work, the fish are all white flesh, there is an endless argument on the best fish, some swear by Snapper and others by Bluecod. Personally I cant go past Snapper ohhhh laa laa but all three in fish bin are good eating fish. Yeah great kids Maggie is full of energy and will give anythi...
by amfboats
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Props are not Safe.
Replies: 35
Views: 17290

Re: Props are not Safe.

I also feel sorry for the young guy that was run over by the prop, every time I here of an incident like this I cringe. I think it has always being water skiers that I hear it happening to. We are seeing more and more people that haven't grown up around boats come into boating, and boating suppliers...
by amfboats
Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Dirty Boat Photos
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Re: Dirty Boat Photos

We took Henry fishing on a wharf while on holiday when he was two, he caught a fish and was stoked so much so that every time in the last two years we drive past people fishing he wants to go fishing, So we bought Maggie a cheap little wharf rod too and shot down to the town marina to go fishing in ...
by amfboats
Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Dirty Boat Photos
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Dirty Boat Photos

I am always showing clean boats, here are some photos from a couple of months ago when we got the demo boat dirty, unfortunately we don't do this nearly enough! We got off to a late start as there wasn't any plan to go fishing this day. The weather was fantastic so I rang my mate and my brother in l...
by amfboats
Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Multiuse alloy continued
Replies: 12
Views: 4736

Re: Multiuse alloy continued

I'm Jealous, I know I shouldn't be, I live a good life in a Magic country. we have areas in NZ that are similar areas to boat, less snow, no bears (just Deer and Pigs), no Shrimp( just crayfish). But wow one day I want to visit Alaska and do that stuff. Your trip reports are always fantastic. Don't ...
by amfboats
Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Multiuse alloy continued
Replies: 12
Views: 4736

Re: Multiuse alloy continued

Fantastic photos. Love it
by amfboats
Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Incredible Storms
Replies: 11
Views: 6215

Re: Incredible Storms

Stay safe you guys, I keep watching the news and hoping the weather isn't hitting anyone I know on here. The world seems to be dishing out some crazy weather.
by amfboats
Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:01 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Multi use Alloy
Replies: 17
Views: 5683

Re: Multi use Alloy

Happy Birthday Maggiemizer! hope you have a great Birthday. I will have to post you an updated photo of our Maggie.
by amfboats
Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:13 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Props are not Safe.
Replies: 35
Views: 17290

Props are not Safe.

http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/home/5141 ... p-accident

What do you all think of this story?

Maybe they should sue the boat salesman for selling the boat to incompetent boaters?
by amfboats
Mon May 30, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Multi use Alloy
Replies: 17
Views: 5683

Re: Multi use Alloy

Looks like the Dingy's have lost their Mojo
by amfboats
Sun May 29, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Multi use Alloy
Replies: 17
Views: 5683

Re: Multi use Alloy

:mrgreen: But some of us here resemble TWO of the three.................... :rotfl:
Going by the forum stats the average user is in his 40's in my books (Being in my 30's) that is not old. so If you reckon two out three apply I am only picking which two apply ;-) :clap:
by amfboats
Thu May 26, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Welding a fuel tank?
Replies: 7
Views: 7650

Re: Welding a fuel tank?

Found out the guy was only drilling a hole with electric drill BOOM!

Make sure your ear muffs fit over your welding helmet.
by amfboats
Thu May 26, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Welding a fuel tank?
Replies: 7
Views: 7650

Re: Welding a fuel tank?

And just to add to Welderbob's coments, when it does explode and expand by a couple inch's it could shatter ever bone in you hand. I have heard of that happening.

What about just making a new tank?
by amfboats
Thu May 26, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Tallon Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 3610

Re: Tallon Systems

Good stuff Dave cant wait to hear your thoughts.
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Tallon Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 3610

Re: Tallon Systems

What a great simple way to show the product - good post
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin
Replies: 15
Views: 9380

Re: AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin

Hey Tim no worries on filling up the thread, it not mine, I don't own it its a forum! I will let Brian know to look out for you. I look forward to catching up some where some time, Ive noticed you popping up around the place in the social media facebook twitter etc. Testing boats, unfortunately some...
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Multi use Alloy
Replies: 17
Views: 5683

Re: Multi use Alloy

Haha edit disclaimer

Disclaimer
I am not calling anybody here old.

I am not calling in one here dinghy.

I am not implying any one has a little dinghy.
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Tallon Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 3610

Tallon Systems

Checkout this accessory mounting System by Tallon.

http://www.tallonsystems.com/
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin
Replies: 15
Views: 9380

Re: AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin

Gday Tim

No my dad Brian is going to the Melbourne boatshow this time, how about yourself?

This will be our first time at this show.

Cheers Bevan
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin
Replies: 15
Views: 9380

Re: AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin

Water/Air testing one of the latest 660 Vee Berth Cabin builds
AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin Wave Jump.jpg
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AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin Wave Jumpo 02.jpg
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by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Multi use Alloy
Replies: 17
Views: 5683

Re: Multi use Alloy

I think I might have said before fishman don't get old they just get a little Dinghy.

Disclaimer
I am not calling anybody here old.

I am not calling in one here dinghy.
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Custom seats
Replies: 3
Views: 2858

Re: Custom seats

And just when you thought surly not.....there is more. :-) He has a steep ramp at his holiday home and often is boating by him self, or alternativly to be able have his wife or kids safley and quickly secure the boat to the trailer was the criteria. So just beside the drivers position these guide po...
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Custom seats
Replies: 3
Views: 2858

Re: Custom seats

but wait there is more...... he also wanted to be able to waterski 360 Deg around the boat, so we made this ski pole that attaches to the rocket launcher, the front wire strop is a fixed length and teh rear wires are attached to the rear quarters with ratchet tiedowns so the tension can be adjusted ...
by amfboats
Wed May 25, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Custom seats
Replies: 3
Views: 2858

Re: Custom seats

Ahhh but that's not all.......
This ice bin was tied to under the transom shelf with bungy loops, this way it is easily let loose to be positioned on the deck where it is needed while fishing, and fastened for travelling.
This ice bin was tied to under the transom shelf with bungy loops, this way it is easily let loose to be positioned on the deck where it is needed while fishing, and fastened for travelling.
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