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by Chtucker
Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Unintentional Ground Returns to Hull?
Replies: 8
Views: 5985

Re: Unintentional Ground Returns to Hull?

The electrons will always flow via the path of least resistance. We have an obvious difference of opinion here. With multiple paths to a common ground, the ground return current will be divided between multiple return paths, inversely-proportionally to their resistance. To complicate the situation,...
by Chtucker
Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Unintentional Ground Returns to Hull?
Replies: 8
Views: 5985

Re: Unintentional Ground Returns to Hull?

The only two items that I see this on are my radar and my VHF radios. I do know for a fact that they are chassis grounded. I did not chassis ground any of my navigation equipment (Furuno has the provision on most the system components. There is only ONE bond to my hull. The DC system and AC system a...
by Chtucker
Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: WTB 7500 lb capacity boat trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 4466

Re: WTB 7500 lb capacity boat trailer

I don't know-going to give it a whirl and see what happens.
by Chtucker
Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: WTB 7500 lb capacity boat trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 4466

Re: WTB 7500 lb capacity boat trailer

Howard, who is we? Will it be a kit or are you building from scratch? I met a CAD guru on BD. I have looked at buying a trailer locally, shipping a trailer from Florida. The prices were insane and I wasn't sure what I was getting. Even without the drawings, I figured how hard could it be. All of th...
by Chtucker
Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: WTB 7500 lb capacity boat trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 4466

Re: WTB 7500 lb capacity boat trailer

We are figuring out to build them.. If you want to help and get involved, we are building 3 in January/February.
by Chtucker
Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: WTB Crozier, Pacific, or similar. 23-28 LOA.
Replies: 7
Views: 6239

Re: WTB Crozier, Pacific, or similar. 23-28 LOA.

Come check out the 22' swiftsure . It is down at the docks in Port Angeles. We can setup a test drive if you would like :thumbsup: What about joy rides for advertising your Craigslist post? Just kidding! The PA contingent of Armstrong, Crozier and Lee Shore are all great builders. I saw a 22' Crozi...
by Chtucker
Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

This is the trailer that I am modeling after (well at least a sketch)
by Chtucker
Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

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Too bad this is so far away.. But is a good reference for how the the tongue is done.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/5315396000.html
by Chtucker
Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

Here are two JPEGs, I will email the Sketchup file, 30'x 8"x5" I beams and I believe 4"x3" cross member. I wouldn't go with straight cross members, this was just to learn Sketchup
by Chtucker
Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

Chtucker, do you want a trailer SkUP tutorial? I'll put one up for your if that is helpful ?.... start with main beams, then add some 'stuff'? I've got time if you've got the interest....but if my posts (images of the steps) are not of any use, I won't take time. Any interface will take some effort...
by Chtucker
Sat Nov 14, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

Here is an interesting take on bolting vs welding cross members McClain Trailers fields a lot of questions: - Why doesn't McClain Trailers weld their cross members onto the I-Beams? Below is a good example why McClain has chosen to bolt their cross member onto the I-Beam. Another reason bolting the ...
by Chtucker
Sat Nov 14, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

Struggling with Sketchup.. was able to import the I beams and rotate them around, get them parallel and spaced properly.. It is something I wish I could master quicker. I will keep plugging away.

Kevin, I think you were referring ReelSongs MYCO trailer. Here are some images of their trailers:
by Chtucker
Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

Kevin, can you recommend a "light" CAD program for a hobbyist?
by Chtucker
Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

Chtucker, seems like you'd be in the absolute middle aluminum supply-land there in the Redmond WA area? Ak. Copper and Brass is a major supplier, and may even have some "trailer beam" extrusions. Just a little background for your consideration- not trying to say which way to go in your de...
by Chtucker
Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Re: Anyone build a trailer?

Seriously doesn't look that hard..R&D (Ripoff and Duplicate as mister Goat would say) a few 15-18k trailers. I have the CG and measurements from Armstrong for my axle placement.

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by Chtucker
Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone build a trailer?
Replies: 21
Views: 16368

Anyone build a trailer?

I have been pricing aluminum I beam trailers. Locally built, for what I want is insane $$$. With the same specifications, a trailer built in Florida is 40-50% less. I have looked into shipping from Florida and it still would be cheaper. But..... I am not going to take a whole boat build, but a trail...
by Chtucker
Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Crozier Craft For Sale on YW - WA
Replies: 11
Views: 9268

Re: Crozier Craft For Sale on YW - WA

Kevin, there are many more pictures on Yachtworld.
Chad Crozier learned the trade at Armstrong. That is why there is such a design similarity. I am curious to know what you didn't like as well. It looks like a really nice salmon/sound boat
by Chtucker
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Bay Welding 30' Cuddy
Replies: 16
Views: 21456

Re: Bay Welding 30' Cuddy

Without ever seeing a Bayweld in person, but looking at your pictures and build story, I think they are second to none!

Unbelievable attention to detail and a stout build for sure.
by Chtucker
Fri Sep 04, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Seattle area cnc cutting/aluminum supplier?
Replies: 6
Views: 9109

Re: Seattle area cnc cutting/aluminum supplier?

When I looked into it, it was covered with a legal agreement and handshake that the design was copyrighted. Any business that wanted to stay in the NC business and have repeat customers kept up with their end of the deal. It bothered me that as a customer that I can commission a design, pay for the ...
by Chtucker
Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: A question for you all.
Replies: 17
Views: 15437

Re: A question for you all.

You are describing a downeast style boat in my mind. http://www.wesmac.com/Inventory/Category/1006/ Cruises at 15-20 knots. Big industrial style diesel inboard. Don't know of any built out of aluminum. Fuel cost is the least of your worries when buying a boat. If I put a single 350hp outboard on my ...
by Chtucker
Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Just needs fdinishing
Replies: 8
Views: 6913

Re: Just needs fdinishing

I do like the boat as well.. Unsure about if aluminum would be heavier than wood or other materials. I just am recalling the head door on the Aerohead. As for diesel inboards... Anything but a sterndrive would be fine by me. It is just a difficult situation. Not many would take this project on thems...
by Chtucker
Wed Aug 19, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Just needs fdinishing
Replies: 8
Views: 6913

Re: Just needs fdinishing

Conrad Yachts is Jarek Kronois the designer of the Aerohead and Xtaero boats. I don't know who welded the boat or if this was an Aerohead hull that has been sitting. I didn't think there was anymore of those around. Other than the sterndrive I really like the Aerohead. I like that the interior is al...
by Chtucker
Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Just needs fdinishing
Replies: 8
Views: 6913

Just needs fdinishing

http://bellingham.craigslist.org/boa/5144722629.html

Big project and probably still needs $100k at least ($50k for D6/Drive/controls)