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Wed May 20, 2020 5:08 am
Fishing your Alloy Boat
Where & How You Fish Your Alloy Boat
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Alloy Shop Talk
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Hauling Your Alloy Rig
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Take your kid/a service member fishing
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Sticky MY DAD

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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
Historic Wooldridge Pictures

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In celebration of our 100 year anniversary, we will be going through our archives and posting old pictures.
If you have any old Wooldridge pictures...

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Ever wonder what it would be like to go back in time to the early days of river boating? And then being there looking forward and seeing what it has...
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Thu Sep 17, 2020 12:09 pm
What's happening at the Wooldridge shop

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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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More Alaskan LT's headed up to our dealers in Alaska.
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Thu Sep 17, 2020 11:49 am
Catchin' some fish in an alloy boat

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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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Neat photo from our customers at Pybus Point Lodge. They are currently running 3 of our 33' Deepwater Charters.
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Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:16 am
Lubricant for rubber deck gaskets

Last post by rkanner « Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:16 pm
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by PappaPepper » Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:09 pm
This topic was posted 13 days ago
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It’s been mentioned that Pacific Boats deck gaskets, provided for the Fraser Bronze Foundry deck inspection hatch, breakdown and fail causing water...

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I have used Tef-Gel on mine hatch screws over the years (12). I generally open the hatch once a year, without a problem. BTW I was looking at the...

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Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:16 pm
27-30 x 9.5 recommendation

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by Kickerdrb » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:06 pm
This topic was posted 32 days ago
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Fellow Al boat enthusiasts,

The first mate has decided that a standup head is now a life priority. Current boat is a 240 Pacific explorer, ifwe are...

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I believe that the north river is the only highly manufactured yet somewhat costum company that offers a 27 with a 9'6 beam. I think you will be in...

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Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:21 pm
Carpet Bunk to Roller Conversion EZ Loader 1925 Pacific

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by PappaPepper » Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:19 pm
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I have a an EZ Loader 3700 single axel trailer with carpeted bunks for a 1925 Pacific. I reading these forum its recommended to switch to rollers....

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p'pepper,
yep that's the general product- but some aftermarket bunk covers are 8' long so less pc to fit? maybe that image was just an example? I've...

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Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:18 pm
V1925 water in hull

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by dingahling » Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:56 pm
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I've got an early hull of the Pacific V1925 that I bought used a few years ago.
I''ve only been out twice this year and I noticed that it was feeling...

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I had the same problem with my 23 pacific. It . the deck inspection plates. plastic on aluminum expand at different rates I think. Previous owner had...
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Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:44 pm
Pilothouse

Last post by kmorin « Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:25 pm
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by goatram » Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:31 pm
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Not to muddle up Alloytoy's thread I want to ask a question. Did the math of required aluminum to build a pilothouse on my 21ft Seahawk. Added weight...

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optomist, Thanks for the kind words.

I posted the articles on welded boat building to help a shortage of knowledge of this aspect of the metal...
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Last post by kmorin
Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:25 pm
6063-t5 vs 6063-t52

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by gandrfab » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:07 am
This topic was posted 32 days ago
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I'm going to make a flounder gigging pole for my father in law out of aluminum.
Almost all of the locals use a wood pole of some sort or a...

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Thanks

Eastern metal is my regular supplier for anodized material, I try to buy what I can from them.

Alro metals when I need steel, stainless...

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Last post by gandrfab
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:44 pm
Wiring Advice Please...

Last post by gandrfab « Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:52 am
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by cprado » Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:05 pm
This topic was posted 38 days ago
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Good morning everyone,
Hope everyone is doing well and safe. I'm in the middle of wiring a few projects thought I'd try to knock it all out at once....

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And that right there helped marine wiring click in my grey matter.
D) The DC negative Buss is correctly BONDED to the hull in ONE (single) location...

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Last post by gandrfab
Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:52 am
Finally ordered a boat

Last post by Trousertrout « Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:17 pm
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by Trousertrout » Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:37 pm
This topic was posted 40 days ago
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Thanks guys and gals for all the information on this site. It's been a couple years of research. Decided to go with the duckworth 30xl. I test drove...

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I am dealing with hardier baits then you guys I believe because I east coast and gulf of Mexico fish. Hard tails in the gulf and mackerel in the...

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Last post by Trousertrout
Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:17 pm
Lower unit paint/corrosion issues.

Last post by gandrfab « Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:40 pm
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by gandrfab » Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:58 pm
This topic was posted 595 days ago
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Mercury 4 stroke, 300+ hours, guess 4 years old. Shhhh Don't tell welder this is on a glass boat.

Spends it's life on a trailer when not in use....

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:40 pm
Pacific Boats Facebook Group

Last post by gandrfab « Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:27 am
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by Maineiac » Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:27 pm
This topic was posted 59 days ago
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I offer an invitation to those that own a Pacific, or future owners, to join the Pacific Boat Owners Facebook Group.

Seth

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Helpful, engaging, hurtful, misleading, informative and full of false information.

Facebook was originally intended for college students, but today...

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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:27 am
Welding Around Fuel Tank

Last post by Maineiac « Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:14 pm
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by Maineiac » Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:52 pm
This topic was posted 54 days ago
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I have a few repairs/modifications that I need to do around the deck of my pacific skiff, which has a below deck fuel tank. Although I’m familiar...

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Unfortunately (or fortunately) its an aluminum tank.

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Last post by Maineiac
Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:14 pm
Riverhawk boats? 2012

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by mk818 » Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:54 pm
This topic was posted 66 days ago

2012 Seahawk Riverhawk 26 ft twin 150 outboards.

Looking for some insight on the river hawk brand. I am looking into the boat listed above. Looks...

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Last post by mk818
Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:54 pm
What Type Of Corrosion?

Last post by kmorin « Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:20 pm
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by Hunter24 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:07 am
This topic was posted 75 days ago
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Can anyone tell me what type of corrosion this is? It is around the rivet near the bottom of the boat. I have a few more that are worse. This is on a...

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Hunter,
I'd guess this was crevice corrosion where water could enter the paint film edge at the rivet perimeter and by capillary action fill the...

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Last post by kmorin
Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:20 pm
Help selecting boat for San Francisco bay

Last post by kmorin « Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:46 pm
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by Imhisnibbs » Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:21 pm
This topic was posted 84 days ago
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Hi
I’m looking to get an aluminum boat for multiple use.
I’m looking for a deep V about 20 feet
One I can fish in San Francisco Bay and occasionally...

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fisherman, 'nibbs,
there are a few considerations to make in regard draft of the two hull groups 'nibbs' may want to review briefly as he considers...

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Last post by kmorin
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:46 pm
Pacific 23 Launch Ladder

Last post by AlloyToy « Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:39 pm
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by AlloyToy » Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:02 am
This topic was posted 80 days ago
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Anyone build a launch ladder to help launch your beast. Something that allows you to step from the trailer up and into the bow to back the boat off...

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I like that idea. I need to get up at least two steps maybe 3 :thumbsup:

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Last post by AlloyToy
Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:39 pm
Viking 550 HT aluminium boats Poland scam

Last post by kmorin « Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:07 pm
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by Alboat » Tue Jun 16, 2020 4:58 am
This topic was posted 95 days ago
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I have been the victim of a payment fraud buying a Viking 550 HT from the aluminium boat builder Viking Boats in Poland. It is unclear weather it is...

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Alboat,
is this a building firm represented in the USA by a distributor or vendor of some form? Some details might help AAB.com Forum readers to more...

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Last post by kmorin
Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:07 pm
Finding a leak

Last post by welder « Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:12 pm
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by timruger1 » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:05 am
This topic was posted 96 days ago
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I have been plagued by a leak on my 24 ft Almar Sounder. My Method to date has been filling the boat with water to try and locate it.

My questions...

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Are all of the thru hulls good, Bilge pump/hoses good, wash down pickup and hoses?
How much water are we talking GALLONS or just wet like from...

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Last post by welder
Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:12 pm
Compound curve advice

Last post by kmorin « Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:20 pm
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by johnmcshea » Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:06 am
This topic was posted 98 days ago
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Hello,

I'm new to this forum, I'm also new to aluminium boat construction despite being a professional boatbuilder for over 20 years my training and...

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John, sent a site PM to you this Sun. afternoon.

Cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai, AK

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Last post by kmorin
Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:20 pm
Pacific 1925 and 2025 rigging ?

Last post by MacCTD « Sun May 31, 2020 6:24 am
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by MacCTD » Sun May 24, 2020 7:10 am
This topic was posted 118 days ago
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IMG_1043 copy.jpg Noticed from the sale threads of several Pacific 1925s and 2025s there is a lot of variation in how the rigging gets from the...

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Looks great, sure is a lot neater.

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Last post by MacCTD
Sun May 31, 2020 6:24 am
Corrosion?

Last post by kmorin « Wed May 27, 2020 10:02 pm
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by Hunter24 » Fri May 22, 2020 9:07 pm
This topic was posted 120 days ago
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Just bought this boat last year. Unfortunately found some corrosion on the outside randomly mostly on water line that created small holes 5 or so....

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Hunter24,
no worries about timing on washing YOUR bilge! I'm having to work everyday of the week (on a 34' welded aluminum boat I built in 1983!) at...

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Last post by kmorin
Wed May 27, 2020 10:02 pm
2003 Coldwater Boat History

Last post by patrickl « Tue May 26, 2020 1:32 pm
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by patrickl » Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:26 pm
This topic was posted 327 days ago
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I'm trying to track down some history on a Coldwater Boat I purchased this spring. This is a 2003 3100 Pilothouse. It originally had twin 225hp Honda...

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PSULion, somehow I missed part of your previous post. I'll track you down in a few days to see if I can get in touch with the previous owner. Thanks...

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Tue May 26, 2020 1:32 pm

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