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by Sculpin
Sun Jun 08, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Battery switch ticking
Replies: 6
Views: 5216

Battery switch ticking

Another mystery to solve. Everytime I turn on the cockpit depth sounder my battery switch starts ticking. I have to turn off the engines and turn off the batteries and turn on the batteries again to make the ticking stop. Any one know what might be causing this?
by Sculpin
Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:32 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: Edwing for sale in Alaska
Replies: 2
Views: 3563

Edwing for sale in Alaska

I came across this larger Edwing for sale in Alaska. Nice looking boat. A lot bigger than my 23. Beamy.

http://www.alaskaboatbrokers.com/listin ... sp?key=589
by Sculpin
Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:54 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Dream Catcher - Splash!!
Replies: 32
Views: 16242

Re: Update?

jrogers wrote:Sharkbait,

Do you have an update for us on your boat? Did you get it up to AK yet, and what do you think about it now that you (presumably) have some hours on it?

Jim
I second that. You picked a great builder. That is one nice boat. We would love to see more pic's
by Sculpin
Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:17 am
Forum: Hauling Your Alloy Rig
Topic: That time of year to.........
Replies: 4
Views: 4146

AlloyToy wrote:Grease the bearings???
Good one AlloyToy. How many times have you seen someone driving down the road with a smoking wheel :D . Very important.
by Sculpin
Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Pacific 23
Replies: 6
Views: 4425

I like a single with a kicker myself. Up here we have alot of debris in the water (i.e. logs :shock: and drift wood) and guys say twins have twice the chance of hitting something. So if you have lot's of debris in waters that is something to consider as well.
by Sculpin
Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:02 am
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: ALUMINUM FLATS FISHERMAN ???
Replies: 16
Views: 8969

Welder....Bay, Flats. It all depends of the user. Bay boats were supposed to go over the nasty bay, were deeper freeboard and still could go shallow enough. But there's "typical" Flats boats, that I don't want to be in either going 25 miles thru the "bay" Here's one...un typical...
by Sculpin
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:59 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Looking for The best stainless steel latch
Replies: 3
Views: 3005

Good pic's Bevan. I have seen those rubber latches on other boats before and really like them. The Fisheries guys up here have them on their storm window boxes and other boxes on deck etc.
by Sculpin
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:53 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Specmar Boat
Replies: 14
Views: 16110

Steven Pollards books are great. Lot's of good information from a guy who has many years of experience. I have his first book and haven't bought the second one yet. Alot of his design's are not super deep V I noticed and I like that for fuel economy etc. and alot of them are very rugged work boat de...
by Sculpin
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:36 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bayweld boats
Replies: 12
Views: 7337

That Bayweld website has been updated recently. I hadn't seen the new and improved version. Wow. I really like that 30' walkaround. With a 10' beam she still has lot's of room in the cabin.
by Sculpin
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:51 am
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Hey left coasters???
Replies: 18
Views: 22355

Went out today with my son and my buddy and his son. Caught a nice Ling " COD" and got some nice Dungeness crabs and some larger than normal red rock crabs. Dropped some prawn pots for the hell of it but didn't do so good as the commercial guys have kicked the crap out of it. Prawning is d...
by Sculpin
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Hey left coasters???
Replies: 18
Views: 22355

"You shovel snow in May sometime and see how early you can start YOUR season". I hear ya buddy. These flip flop surf short wearing Southerners :D just don't understand us Northerner's (and I am South of you). Besides Jettywolf knows how to use a shovel. Skinning that bear on board with any...
by Sculpin
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Here is a good article on the positive angle of rising ga$$$
Replies: 5
Views: 3591

Thanks for that great article SL Dave. I can't wait for Yammy or Honda to come out with some killer electric hybrid outboards (just think of the torque). I would rather pay the money for new batteries than have to sail to the fish. If things get real bad we may have to be sailing to the fish (if the...
by Sculpin
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: GO FAST CENTER CONSOLES
Replies: 2
Views: 2524

That is a great looking boat Marty. I remember seeing that photo a few years back and thought the same thing. An Ironwood is just not in my budget (yet). Baby steps. Just look at the entry and the sheer lines. That baby would rock with a triple set up. I have yet to make it over to the mainleand and...
by Sculpin
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:01 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bayweld boats
Replies: 12
Views: 7337

It looks like seven stringers to me. 2 smaller ones next to the chine. 2 under each engine and one possibly up the center. I would like to see some more photos as well of these boats.
by Sculpin
Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Some fish i caught
Replies: 11
Views: 6352

fishnchips wrote:sure is a trout rainbow :)
Nice fish. I bought that DVD made by AEG "Kiwi Camo". Man is that fly fishing for big trout awesome. You folks have some real nice water down there.
by Sculpin
Sat May 31, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bayweld boats
Replies: 12
Views: 7337

I first saw those Bayweld boats when cruising the FishyFish Tolman board. I really like the shear line to them very salty looking. They look well made and I noticed lot's of guides up in Alaska use them. I agree with the lack of specifications on their site. Call them up and ask for references.
by Sculpin
Sat May 31, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: Motors: OB's, IB's, Diesel and Gas
Topic: Honda 225 engine cooling problem
Replies: 5
Views: 4846

I've got the problem fixed now. I must have been some blockage somewhere. Took the lower unit off and blew compressed air up the pipe and she came screaming out the indicator. I took it to a Honda dealer North of me and he put it in his tank ran her for 25 minutes while monitoring the temp and no pr...
by Sculpin
Fri May 30, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Thomas 27
Replies: 11
Views: 6527

Welcome byodsl. I am not familiar with the Thomas make either. Looks a little like a Winninghoff. What's the beam and deadrise of her? The price seems reasonable if the power is o.k. and working. If she sunk you probably have to look into rewiring her. Nice photos. Good luck in your search for an AAB.
by Sculpin
Thu May 29, 2008 3:20 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Sculpin project No.1
Replies: 22
Views: 10906

Well with a week or so of wax on wax off here we go again. I'm to the point of good enough for now on the under the floor board thing. I took some pics of the neoprene gasket material and new floor boards going in. http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii297/Coal_miner/Sculpin%20Projects/floorboards001...
by Sculpin
Thu May 29, 2008 3:08 am
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: A funny thing happened today.
Replies: 18
Views: 9493

Nice fish. We don't have tackle shops that let us weigh them inside up here :shock: . That's a big cod for sure. Nice photos's. I'm with Jettywolf as do you have any photos of the trip i.e. rod's bent over........?
by Sculpin
Thu May 29, 2008 3:05 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Building a Plate Alloy Boat
Replies: 116
Views: 69806

I thought about the rubber matts as well but the draw back is they are not an easy clean as others have posted.

Boy you fella's have it good in the warmer climates. I'm in Xtra tuffs almost all year up here :shock: . We don't get into the bare feet thing much only a few trips a year in mid summer.
by Sculpin
Thu May 29, 2008 1:28 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Bilge Area
Replies: 4
Views: 3531

I would flush it out often for sure. Look at my photos in the Sculpin Project No. 1 in the Shop Talk area. Most of the stuff under the floor boards was from salt water getting into the cabin (mostly from the leaky windows) and never being cleaned etc. There was heavy salt deposits under there from a...
by Sculpin
Thu May 29, 2008 12:34 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Howdy!
Replies: 8
Views: 4663

Thanks guys! I have some before pictures I will post, then some after we get it dialed. The hull is a 97' flat bottom I believe. We were thinking of putting a 60HP Yamaha four stroke on it. Whatta ya think? Matt Post the before and after pics please. I love project pics. IMO a 90 might be more suit...
by Sculpin
Thu May 29, 2008 12:21 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hello
Replies: 20
Views: 10222

Welcome to AAB Jim. I'm totally blown away by the CC you made (that pod is cool and so are the spray plates at the bow) and the fishing shots are awesome. You totally make those boats into something special for sure. Keep posting pic's as everyone loves pic's.

John
by Sculpin
Thu May 29, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Howdy!
Replies: 8
Views: 4663

Welcome to AAB Matt. That's a great deal you got on the boat. There a few bayrunner owners on here and I'm sure you'll find everyone quite willing to help. Post Pic's........................ before Jettywolf get's on your case :D .