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Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:01 pm
Your Alloy Boat
A Place to Show and Tell
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Last post Re: Almar 22 sounder repower
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Wed May 09, 2018 11:47 pm
Fishing your Alloy Boat
Where & How You Fish Your Alloy Boat
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Thu May 24, 2018 9:05 pm
Alloy Shop Talk
Mods and custom builds
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Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:06 pm
Alloy Pictures
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Fri Apr 27, 2018 12:49 pm
Hauling Your Alloy Rig
Truck and Trailer discussion
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Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:37 pm
Take your kid/a service member fishing
Dedicated to the spirit of Marty McMillan
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Sticky MY DAD

Last post by feeling07 « Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:42 am
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by IRONWOODTUNA(CODY) » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:51 pm
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The arrangement's have been made and i appreciate all of you helping me

if you woukld like to come you are more than welcome and here is the info....

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Cody, I feel so sorry for your loss. Its really awful tragedy. I know its hard time for you but its all in God's hand. My deeply condolences for you....

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Last post by feeling07
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:42 am
Catchin' some fish in an alloy boat

Last post by glen wooldridge « Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:01 pm
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by glen wooldridge » Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:18 pm
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Kevin sent us this compilation of a number of days on the water with a number of friends fishing in his 23' Pilot (w/ bracket 25'). Glen

Click this...

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From WB customer and friend James B. 10 days of hard hunting off the Tanana River and finally found something to fill the freezer, boat performed...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:01 pm
12v ‘marine’ coolers?

Last post by alyaz « Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:47 am
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by alyaz » Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:17 pm
This topic was posted 13 days ago
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Hope this is the most appropriate forum to post this question in. I am hoping to integrate a 12v cooler into or under a seat in our new aluminum boat...

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Will check thanks. That Novakool kit is over 1200 cdn ... yikes.

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Last post by alyaz
Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:47 am
Air conditioning/heating

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by Trousertrout » Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:30 am
This topic was posted 10 days ago

I was wondering if anybody installed a heat pump on their boat. trying to find one that will run off my onboard generator that is reliable. I will...

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Last post by Trousertrout
Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:30 am
What's happening at the Wooldridge shop

Last post by alyaz « Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:38 pm
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by glen wooldridge » Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:19 am
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This is a 20’ XL that is loaded, loaded, loaded with options.
Grant just ran it over at the lake. (Every boat we put power on, we test on the...

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Wow. Very nice!
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Last post by alyaz
Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:38 pm
Spare boat for sale

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by alumioforte » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:56 pm
This topic was posted 19 days ago

We used this boat for a video production, so we cant sell it thru the dealers as new.

Here is a link to the craigslist ad. Our shop is in...

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Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:56 pm
3 Day Weekend!

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by glen wooldridge » Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:48 pm
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Three day weekend!

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May I suggest self adjusting rear air bags if hauling with that pick up regularly, or possibly manual air shocks for trips like this.

Yes, we...

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Last post by glen wooldridge
Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:02 am
Historic Wooldridge Pictures

Last post by glen wooldridge « Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:10 pm
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by glen wooldridge » Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:46 pm
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In celebration of our 100 year anniversary, we will be going through our archives and posting old pictures.
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In 1948 a year after doing the unthinkable and taming the mighty Rogue, Glen and his friend Ruell Hawkins turned their sights to another unthinkable...
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Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:10 pm
Difference in 26 to 28

Last post by kmorin « Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:52 am
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by Trousertrout » Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:30 pm
This topic was posted 29 days ago
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Let me beat you guys to it. 2 feet,right?. I am trying to decide between a 26 and 28 weldcraft cuddy king. I mostly fish lake Erie but I trailer to...

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trout, I don't think the 2' is a matter of life and death - nothing un-seaworthy in a well designed and built 26' that a 28' will survive over the...

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Last post by kmorin
Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:52 am
Pilots at Wooldridge Shop

Last post by gandrfab « Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:26 am
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by glen wooldridge » Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:04 pm
This topic was posted 33 days ago
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Quick look at what Pilots we have going on at the shop.

This is our 30' Pilot with iDOCK controls. This is a local Washington boat.

26'...

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Looks great.

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Last post by gandrfab
Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:26 am
Maine downeasters vs. PNW aluminum boats

Last post by kmorin « Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:58 pm
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by Pilgrim » Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:50 pm
This topic was posted 45 days ago
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Hi everyone,

I'm an old Maine guy moving to Valdez in two years. I'm leaving behind my beloved wood lobster boat and will buy a boat more...

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Pilgrim, this post is about solar panels on welded boats, and using them North of the Puget Sound, general remarks.

First mounting the panels is...

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Last post by kmorin
Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:58 pm
Magnum brand center console

Last post by Chaps « Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:38 am
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by kelpomatic » Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:06 pm
This topic was posted 39 days ago
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Hi
I am in process of buying a magnum 19’ center console. I can’t find anything on the net about this builder. Does anyone know about the builder ,...

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Post some pics, so many small builders over the years come and go . . .

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Last post by Chaps
Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:38 am
Welder needed

Last post by kmorin « Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:03 am
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by alumioforte » Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:54 am
This topic was posted 59 days ago
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If you are able to weld a nice run of dimes with a Miller 350P and are interested in helping on a small skiff project, we need part time help for...

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my email is Pls. don't hesitate to email them to me and I'll find some way to get them up for the Forum to view.

Cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai, AK

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Last post by kmorin
Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:03 am
Interior Paint For Alloy Boats

Last post by alumioforte « Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:07 am
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by ehsvp » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:41 am
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What paint scheme are people using to paint the interior of their boats? I was thinking about Zolatone paint but I can't find anyone on the forum who...

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I would encourage anyone interested to talk to RMC in Seattle. They coat the interiors of Safeboats and some wooldridge boats.

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Last post by alumioforte
Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:07 am
Clean edge paint removal

Last post by alumioforte « Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:33 pm
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by Kickerdrb » Sat Jul 14, 2018 3:07 pm
This topic was posted 72 days ago
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All,

I have a 2016 alloy boat built by one of the large PNW manufacturers. It has a painted cabin, you can probably guess the rest of the story....

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Have you seen the work at RMC? I was just commenting on the zolatone question. RMC sandblasts and powder coats entire boats. Do it once and for all.

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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:33 pm
Primer For Zolatone

Last post by alumioforte « Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:31 pm
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by ehsvp » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:53 am
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I'm wondering what builders are using for primer under a Zolatone finish on an aluminum alloy boat. I'm going to blast the interior with glass then...

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I would bring it to RMC and have them do a sandblast, epoxy duraprime, and topcoat powder coat.

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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:31 pm
28' Crozier / Hunt - New build

Last post by JonH « Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:30 pm
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by JonH » Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:42 pm
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Wanted to share some info on my new 28' Crozier built / Hunt design that Chad will start building in August.

Boat will be used for cruising around...

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Cruising SE Alaska last month, boat is performing great - cruises nicely around 26 kt burning 19 Gph.
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Last post by JonH
Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:30 pm
Aluminum hartop frame

Last post by gandrfab « Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:29 pm
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by Skiffing » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:41 pm
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It's been a few years since I've been here. Very grateful for the solid advice and expertize offered in the past. I hope this inquiry won't be...

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I do custom work if you could come to me that would be great.
This might be who you are looking for
Give it a shot.

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Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:29 pm
5052 H32 ?

Last post by gandrfab « Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:06 pm
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by gandrfab » Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:18 am
This topic was posted 223 days ago
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I'm replacing the cracked plastic tank on my hydraulic bender.
I cut, DA'd, welded and filled the bottom 5 pieces of 1/8 aluminum with water last...

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Sadly, I never got around to doing this simple test.

My bender reservoir is holding up great.

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Last post by gandrfab
Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:06 pm
Pacific boat fuel tank, lasted only 11 yrs.

Last post by capesteve « Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:15 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:38 am
This topic was posted 357 days ago
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LONG TIME NO SEE!

Hi folks, if you don't know me. I'm a very old AAB.com member who helped talk Welder into building this forum. (Sorry...

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There are many 11+ year old Pacifics in the world... How many have had this happen to them?

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Last post by capesteve
Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:15 pm
Edwing boat question

Last post by Chaps « Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:29 am
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by MallardRain20 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:44 am
This topic was posted 83 days ago
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Does anyone know what series of aluminum Edwing boats are built out of?

Thanks

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My bill of sale from the boat he built for me in '98 said 5086

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Last post by Chaps
Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:29 am
Who Does A Marine Survey Matters

Last post by Chaps « Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:41 pm
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by kmorin » Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:59 am
This topic was posted 84 days ago
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I'm not operating a full time boat building business as I have in the past. I am working as a helper and part time welder for a project so I've...

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Great info Kevin, thanks!

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Last post by Chaps
Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:41 pm
Corrosion advice

Last post by capesteve « Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:33 pm
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by capesteve » Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:03 am
This topic was posted 93 days ago
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I have a 2005 Pacific 2025 hardtop, 1350 hrs, used and kept in salt water for 1-2 weeks at a time, and stored outside on a roller trailer when not in...

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Kevin: thanks for your insights I will get a better look inside the hull. What I am thinking is to cut an inspection hatch into the forward hull and...

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Last post by capesteve
Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:33 pm
Recent Chine Extrusion Experience

Last post by alumioforte « Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:33 pm
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by kmorin » Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:32 pm
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We've talked about this in the past; but due to recent experience- doing a current repair in the shop on this skiff- I have some more remarks on the...

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Well written, Kevin. Good points.
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Last post by alumioforte
Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:33 pm
Silverback hulls

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