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by welderbob
Mon May 04, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Metal Shark 40 Fearless Photoshoot in Rhode Island
Replies: 4
Views: 9069

Re: Metal Shark 40 Fearless Photoshoot in Rhode Island

And the asking price is ???????????
by welderbob
Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 2000 MonArk Knight 160 structural
Replies: 17
Views: 9490

Re: 2000 MonArk Knight 160 structural

Local guy has Zep-a- lume and a no name aluminum brite..
Bob
by welderbob
Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:40 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 2000 MonArk Knight 160 structural
Replies: 17
Views: 9490

Re: 2000 MonArk Knight 160 structural

Try looking for a local truck supply. The acid etch is used to clean the aluminum dump trucks. We buy it here in NY for $20/ gallon.

Bob
by welderbob
Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:12 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: How to remove thru-hull transducer from aluminium boat?
Replies: 2
Views: 2592

Re: How to remove thru-hull transducer from aluminium boat?

there are a few products out there that will release the bond of the sealant. One of them is DE Bond. there may be more.

welderbob
by welderbob
Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Thomas Garvey
Replies: 21
Views: 23879

Re: Thomas Garvey

Tom retired in 2003. The early models of these Garvey"s are now about 40 years old. They started out as a cheap durable boat for the local clam diggers. Most had 3/16 bottoms and wooden deck to keep the cost low. As they evolved they got 1/4 bottoms and welded aluminum decks,which made them mor...
by welderbob
Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:06 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 26' Thomas marine
Replies: 7
Views: 7845

Re: 26' Thomas marine

I worked at Thomas Marine when this boat was built. I kind of remember the boat but not the console. I would bet that the boat is selling for more than it was built for new. The hull is a a modified twist bottom. Shallow deadrise in the stern, makes for a very stable platform. Tom Carney retired in ...
by welderbob
Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: aluminumizing a non alloy boat
Replies: 0
Views: 4540

aluminumizing a non alloy boat

I can't always sell someone a new aluminum boat ,but we can make there non-alloy one more functional. For what the customer end up paying for this "custom clam boat ,we could have built him a nice alloy one.
welderbob
by welderbob
Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 20ft pacific skiff
Replies: 21
Views: 14362

Re: 20ft pacific skiff

You could take the ferry over to Long Island and talk to Sound Marine about a custom aluminum boat.

welderbob
by welderbob
Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: oyster divers and alloy boats
Replies: 2
Views: 3746

oyster divers and alloy boats

Our 29 RockSalt boat was sold to a local oyster diver, The boat and customer is shown about 6:30 min in. Well done video, it would have been nice if there was more boat.
enjoy.

http://www.eater.com/2015/1/23/7879997/ ... and-baymen

Welderbob
by welderbob
Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:29 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Workskiff for Auction in NY
Replies: 10
Views: 7557

Re: Workskiff for Auction in NY

So it looks like this turned into a good buy for someone. Our local Yamaha dealer called and asked if we could raise the transom 5". The 90 Honda which was on the boat was removed and a used 250hp Yamaha 4 stroke was installed. I think its a little heavy and over-kill. I never got to meet the n...
by welderbob
Fri Jan 09, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Workskiff for Auction in NY
Replies: 10
Views: 7557

Re: Workskiff for Auction in NY

Some one here on Long Island bought the boat. Got a quick look at it today. It will be in our shop next week . The boat looks like it was never used.

Welderbob
by welderbob
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: life of pooh and baby bear
Replies: 3
Views: 4886

life of pooh and baby bear

A strange subject line for AAB. Shortly after Sound Marine ventured out on it own we built one of our earlier flat bottom work boats for a local dredge company. The owner of Disch Construction wanted a 20' model with a little extra rubber here and there. The other requirement was it need to be paint...
by welderbob
Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Copper Paint on an Aluminium Hull...
Replies: 8
Views: 6554

Re: Copper Paint on an Aluminium Hull...

we have been getting .55/lb for scrap. The bad news is it went up to .60/lb. This means that it's only a matter of time before the supplier raises the prices.

welderbob
by welderbob
Mon Dec 08, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Anchors
Replies: 9
Views: 6465

Re: Anchors

Aluminum anchors are a preference. The vinyl coats chain lasts a few years. I use stainless hardware when possible. I don't think a zinc would solve any problems. First the anchor isn't in the water that long. Its a small mass a number of feet away from the boat. The bottom of the boat should be bar...
by welderbob
Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:36 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Anchors
Replies: 9
Views: 6465

Re: Anchors

No the chain wouldn't be aluminum, but a nice length of vinyl chain works well.

Welderbob
by welderbob
Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Last Trip For Season
Replies: 10
Views: 16592

Re: Last Trip For Season

Challenge wrote:Nice Fish, Sad Day.... Time to head south and see Jettywolf and the MissHayden!
Somebody should head down and visit Dave. There is a great seafood place were he launches the boat. They'll cook up your fish or make you a killer oyster poor boy.

Welderbob
by welderbob
Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 27' Sea Ark Commander CC $10,000
Replies: 8
Views: 5889

Re: 27' Sea Ark Commander CC $10,000

Were all of the guys on here looking for a deal on a aluminum boat. If it wasn't so far away (and I have a boat ) I be giving it a hard look.
Good Luck

Welderbob
by welderbob
Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Where's Jettywolf
Replies: 5
Views: 5313

Re: Where's Jettywolf

Leta hope that Dave is busy catching fish. He'll be back when his life slows down a little.

welderbob
by welderbob
Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Aluminum Skiff Build
Replies: 10
Views: 7112

Re: Aluminum Skiff Build

I guess then first thing that needs to be defined is "what is considered overly costly to build". Your asking for a pretty detailed list of options, all of which needs to figured in to the price. The walkable deck means that your looking for a watertight deck. This could easily add 500+ lb...
by welderbob
Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Aluminum Skiff Build
Replies: 10
Views: 7112

Re: Aluminum Skiff Build

we can do something like this, with a sharper bow. 200hp would push it along nicely.

http://www.responsemarine.com/images/So ... ME24-4.jpg
by welderbob
Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:44 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Workskiff for Auction in NY
Replies: 10
Views: 7557

Re: Workskiff for Auction in NY

My thresh hold was about 10k. If it ends much above 15k its to much
welderbob
by welderbob
Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Workskiff for Auction in NY
Replies: 10
Views: 7557

Re: Workskiff for Auction in NY

Bid is at $12,740. with 20 hrs left to bid. we'll know what it was worth tomorrow.

welderbob
by welderbob
Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: RockSalt 275
Replies: 64
Views: 38806

Re: RockSalt 275

The boat was turn over to the customer who uses the boat for commercial diving.. I get random phone call from Keith with thew message" have I told you lately I love my boat" The boat works on the northshore of Long Island and a ride can usually be arranged. I have encouraged Keith to post ...
by welderbob
Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Big new SAFE boat
Replies: 2
Views: 4078

Re: Big new SAFE boat

The boat looks very similar the the 65' ers they built for the NYC fire dept. The wiring job on the FDNY boats was incredible .
welderbob