Help with large (900liter / 243 gallon) aluminum diesel tank design
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leftcoast32 »
Mon Nov 08, 2021 5:51 am
This topic was posted 232 days ago
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Hi all,
I'm hoping for some help in repairing a leaking aluminum diesel tank. I'm on a 54 foot GRP sailboat on a circumnavigation and boats being...
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lc32,
as mentioned above, I would look for some insulating material- like sheet plastic but... not a full sheet film. If you took 1/8 HDPE and put it...
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Sat Dec 18, 2021 6:30 pm
Elite 9m plumb bow new build
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chocolatemoose »
Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:54 am
This topic was posted 269 days ago
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Hi all. Really glad i found an ally forum, im looking forward to showing the crazy journey i have been on for a year, working with designers,...
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Digitial switching
At first i was relucant to opt for digital switching in lew ofjust a very simple and neat bespoke wiring install . with then the...
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Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:19 am
Acb boat remodel center console to pilot house
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Boxboy »
Sun Jun 21, 2020 4:09 am
This topic was posted 737 days ago
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I was going to wait few years to do this but with covid etc had the opportunity presented to get it done now.
So here are a few pictures to date and...
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I just did DIY acrylic windows and a bolt on inner frame. I did get quotes for the windows but the homemade route was just easier to do and cost alot...
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Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:06 am
1996 tadpole repair
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dave007+ »
Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:06 pm
This topic was posted 389 days ago
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So I just got this boat and trying to clean it up took some steel wool and elbow grease to get the old scum off and it has some minor pitting all...
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dave,
with the long straight lines of discoloration and corrosion, wonder if this was trailer bunks w carpet issue? The (color) lines are confusing...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:17 pm
Who made this boat
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Thesandmn »
Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:35 pm
This topic was posted 650 days ago
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Hi, I bought this little aluminum boat to take my boys out fishing. I’m trying to get paperwork established for it to get it registered so I can put...
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Yeah was trying to upload a different one but apparently the file size is too big.
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Last post by Thesandmn
Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:49 am
Paint Stripping Advice
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Hofty »
Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:17 pm
This topic was posted 680 days ago
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Hey Folks,
In need of some advice. I have bought a 12ft aluminium boat which has definitely seen some wear/tare on the paint job. Stripping it has...
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hofty,
welcome to the AAB.com Forum, and I hope our resident paint and films expert will stop by the post and give you a definitive answer. In the...
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Last post by kmorin
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:28 pm
Fuel tank design / pick up tube
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Boxboy »
Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:20 pm
This topic was posted 739 days ago
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Looking around I don't see many options ( off the shelf) for fuel pick up tubes. Mainly only see the moeller tubes ( aluminium 90 degree head and...
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Boxboy,
couple of remarks, hopefully of some help? First, unless a plastic draw tube (downcomer) is secured in some way? just a little...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:48 pm
Corrosion resistance products
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Boxboy »
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:27 am
This topic was posted 737 days ago
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Hi all, been working ( well researching) on what path to take in the boat remodel I am working on ( well I have a guy doing the work) . I have the...
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You can't overprotect with aluminum anodes, put on as many as you want with no harm done but putting on more than you need is pointless....
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Last post by Chaps
Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:11 pm
Aluminum Hull Corrosion
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Hunter24 »
Thu May 21, 2020 9:52 pm
This topic was posted 767 days ago
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I have a 2000 Starfire 190. First boat and not realizing when I bought it but there was some paint bubbling on the transom and a couple spots...
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Aluminium hulls + stainless or monel rivets create quite bad galvanic corrosion - you need to use something like Tef Gel to isolate and separate the...
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Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:20 pm
Newbie introduction
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BKFabricationllc »
Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:43 pm
This topic was posted 940 days ago
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Hello! I have a small metal fab shop located on the eastern shore of Maryland. I started my business from my home garage 2 years ago and have since...
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Still haven't given up on our aspirations to build a full cnc plate kit fellas! I have considered just biting the bullet and building our first hull...
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Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:41 am
Ally boat repairs - am I worrying about nothing?
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Elecmuso »
Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:20 pm
This topic was posted 858 days ago
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I recently purchased a 15.5 foot tinny here in Australia. Later found that some corrosion holes have been repaired using an epoxy of some sort (eg....
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To moderator - I have posted this elsewhere on the forum. Think the other is in the correct place so can you please delete this thread?
Sorry to...
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Last post by Elecmuso
Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:52 pm
Building an offshore aluminum duck boat. What material?
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Longtailassassin »
Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:36 pm
This topic was posted 1248 days ago
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Hi all. This site was recommended to me from a friend at the Hull Truth.
I am looking at building a 23-24' aluminum Duck Boat. It will be used to...
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Definitely at least do a Specmar or Metal Boat Kits kit. If you're in Seattle, I'd be happy to help mentor where we can. An experienced welder with...
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Last post by alumioforte
Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:19 pm
Bare aluminum gunnels?
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flanker71 »
Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:39 pm
This topic was posted 1851 days ago
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Bought a 2000 Hewescraft 179 from a coworker knowing it was going to be a project. Tackled the water soaked floor and saturated foam last month. The...
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Personally, I would use a rigid non absorbing gasket type material between ‘different metals’ when you mount your ‘accessories’. I bought a roll...
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Last post by alyaz
Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:26 am
New prawn/ crab pot puller
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Northwest 1 »
Fri May 18, 2018 10:02 am
This topic was posted 1502 days ago
Installed a Electra Dyne pot hauler on my boat. Very powerful unit. Fast retrieves on heavy pots is a good thing. Heavy duty and well built. 👍
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Last post by Northwest 1
Fri May 18, 2018 10:02 am
Stretching a SAFEBoat
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welderbob »
Fri Dec 22, 2017 5:04 pm
This topic was posted 1649 days ago
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trying again, sorry.
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trying this again. saved pictures both ways, posting both?????????see what happens If you right click on top picture and view image the boat is right...
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Last post by welderbob
Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:05 pm
Harbercraft 18' fit out
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Landy_Andy »
Thu Jun 22, 2017 12:56 am
This topic was posted 1832 days ago
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Thought I'd post a few pic's here of the ongoing work to fit out of my recently acquired Harbercraft 18'Adventurer. So, the starting point is the...
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Got the engine hung using a jacking plate due to the transom being for a short leg OB.
Finished off the 'top hat' mount for the concealed...
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Last post by Landy_Andy
Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:40 pm
Who likes my new helm station/tackle drawer/storage
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Steve the Brain »
Thu Jun 29, 2017 6:57 am
This topic was posted 1825 days ago
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Who likes my new helm station/tackle drawer/storage
Orginal plywood helm station is in excellent condition however it’s a 2’x2’ heavey unusefull...
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I plan a side console builtinto this why I referr to as station the lidded SC will house
VHS/marine mp3/electrical switchs/ electrical remote...
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:26 am
Stepping transome contender style
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Steve the Brain »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:16 am
This topic was posted 1840 days ago
Stepping transome contender style
Benefits
1.additional hull space
2.additional _-- cubic feet floatation allows raising engine more speed....
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:16 am
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:30 am
Clean under floorboards- drainage ideas?
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bfetcho »
Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:34 pm
This topic was posted 2336 days ago
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It's the dreaded under floorboard cleaning!
I have read a few topics on pulling floorboards on a few different brands of boats and have seen them...
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Totally agree JonH. I had buyers remorse also flanker71 after I purchased my boat and found out about these issues. I still have my boat and I am...
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Last post by bfetcho
Tue May 23, 2017 7:06 pm
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Mon May 15, 2017 6:11 am
Boat leaks, hull structure on 22 foot north river.
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dflorea »
Fri May 12, 2017 7:45 am
This topic was posted 1873 days ago
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Is there a way to check the hull. Brackets etc. visually for problems (cracks or leaks) on aluminum hull. I'm a novice with alloy boats and I'm...
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Great! Thanks for the info. I've seen mig welding in action in a bronze sculpture class and have seen continuous thick seems one inch thick welds on...
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Last post by dflorea
Sun May 14, 2017 9:26 pm
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Sat May 13, 2017 6:34 am
Aluminum barge started
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Repairguy »
Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:59 pm
This topic was posted 2154 days ago
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So we have started the aluminum barge build. We have welded up our 4 channel trusses that are 25 Ft long. We also pre-fabed the 6 channel trusses...
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Been missing in action for a while. We finished the aluminum barge and the customer is very happy. They have raised there production with our...
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Last post by Repairguy
Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:56 am
Transom clamp width for aluminum boat build
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southerntidefan »
Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:31 pm
This topic was posted 1971 days ago
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Aluminum boat build. 115 hp mercury. What is the width between the transom clamp? How thick can I make my transom and still get the clamp over it?
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Southern', no outboard install manual? I'd have expected the max transom grip of the thread type clamps was given for any given model and brand? But...
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Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:13 pm
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