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Last post Re: Sandblast on a 16' Alumaw…
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Fri May 24, 2019 10:55 pm
Your Alloy Boat
A Place to Show and Tell
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276 Topics

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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
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Mon May 20, 2019 12:02 am
Alloy Pictures
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Last post Capt. Frank- Fish Miss Hayden
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Fri Apr 27, 2018 12:49 pm
Hauling Your Alloy Rig
Truck and Trailer discussion
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Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:17 pm
Take your kid/a service member fishing
Dedicated to the spirit of Marty McMillan
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:44 pm

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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
Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration

Last post by Chaps « Fri May 24, 2019 10:55 pm
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by alumioforte » Mon May 13, 2019 6:21 pm
This topic was posted 12 days ago
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With today's aluminum pricing, we get so many people sticker shocked at the thought of a new boat.

Some food for thought, your old hull may not be...

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I work on Safe Boats, I can't say I've ever seen anything on them yet that has been powder coated. The topsides are typically bare with some vinyl...

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Last post by Chaps
Fri May 24, 2019 10:55 pm
Specmar 16' ORCA build

Last post by Wantry « Thu May 23, 2019 9:18 am
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by alumioforte » Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:41 am
This topic was posted 88 days ago
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Parts are all cut!
As kmorin said, this design is built like an abrams tank. Super thick materials, logical structure.
We cut this on a CNC router...

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Alumio tell us more about this one please ...

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Looks interesting ... who is the intended market?

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Last post by Wantry
Thu May 23, 2019 9:18 am
Workboats Northwest | Silverback Shop Pics

Last post by alumioforte « Mon May 20, 2019 12:02 am
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by alumioforte » Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:13 pm
This topic was posted 74 days ago
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Landing craft coming along nicely, with a hardtop retrofit completed by Rudnick Mfg in the background..

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16' fresh out of powder coat

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Last post by alumioforte
Mon May 20, 2019 12:02 am
Bow Hatch SUCKS, need drain mod

Last post by gandrfab « Sat May 18, 2019 7:47 am
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by Vossie » Thu May 09, 2019 1:24 am
This topic was posted 17 days ago
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Bought my first aluminum boat 5 mo ago and am learning tons from this site. One item that is making me scratch my head is how the boat manufacturer...

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Hi, welder

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Last post by gandrfab
Sat May 18, 2019 7:47 am
Looking to value my pacific NOT FOR SALE

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by Robbiephe » Sun May 12, 2019 2:05 pm
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Hi, new to this site, I have a 2000 pacific V225 center console with t top. It has a 2005 Yamaha 225 four stroke with 700 hours.

This winter...

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On the used market I would say about 45K.
To replace Boat motor and trailer today 90K to 95K
If that's a 2325

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Last post by welder
Sat May 18, 2019 7:30 am
How to remove unknown surface imperfections from boat

Last post by kmorin « Thu May 09, 2019 12:10 pm
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by Moj » Sun May 05, 2019 6:14 pm
This topic was posted 20 days ago
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I have a welded aluminum boat. I bought it used and it is unpainted. About 10 years old

There are surface imperfections on every uncovered surface...

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Rick,
in general if the mill scale is left on (?) or if there is corrosion due to clear coats or anodizing that has been permeated the corrosion...

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Last post by kmorin
Thu May 09, 2019 12:10 pm
Catchin' some fish in an alloy boat

Last post by glen wooldridge « Wed May 08, 2019 3:11 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

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From fishing to moving house Wooldridge Boats has you covered! Our friend Ryan and his wife Delila making the run up to their cabin in their 17’...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Wed May 08, 2019 3:11 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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Another big 33’ Walk-Around Pilothouse finishing up fabrication and rolling on into the finishing department! Onto the next one!

Basic info
* Direct...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Wed May 08, 2019 2:06 pm
Historic Wooldridge Pictures

Last post by glen wooldridge « Wed May 08, 2019 11:24 am
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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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The good ol’ days on the Kenai River with Bob Thompson and Larry Suiter owner of Freebird Fish Camp. When the Kings were big and the engines were...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Wed May 08, 2019 11:24 am
DC Wiring Connection Issue With Large Conductors

Last post by Chaps « Fri May 03, 2019 11:22 pm
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by ehsvp » Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:13 am
This topic was posted 26 days ago
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I have an interesting issue connecting a Smart Toilet Control to my boat's electrical system. Basically, power cables from the service panel breaker...

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You'll be ok doing that

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Last post by Chaps
Fri May 03, 2019 11:22 pm
Workboats NW used page

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by alumioforte » Fri May 03, 2019 10:07 am
This topic was posted 22 days ago

Hello everyone,

We've gotten a few requests from people wanting to list their trade ins on our website, so we've gone ahead and created a 'used...

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Last post by alumioforte
Fri May 03, 2019 10:07 am
Miller 350 MIG systems

Last post by kmorin « Wed May 01, 2019 1:33 pm
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by kmorin » Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:38 pm
This topic was posted 541 days ago
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On other forums, and here too we've heard a mixed bag of responses to the MK Systems manufactured Python MIG push pull system used on the Miller...

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More MK PYthon reports for anyone who is using one of these guns?

I've reported on the need for the spring loaded/ceramic pellet contact tips, and...

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Last post by kmorin
Wed May 01, 2019 1:33 pm
heavy metal

Last post by pjay9 « Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:29 pm
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by Chaps » Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:55 pm
This topic was posted 35 days ago
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Thought I would share a pic of a locally built 35' patrol boat I'll be bottom painting in the coming week. Will be equipped with triple 300 o/b's. It...

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Pretty! How thick, how many gallons?

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Last post by pjay9
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:29 pm
non-skid

Last post by MacCTD « Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:04 pm
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by clambo » Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:25 am
This topic was posted 27 days ago
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Anyone have an idea on how to remove non-skid paint from aluminum? tried using a oscillating tool,way too slow ! Boat is a 2002 Pacific. Some paint...

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I would try a side grinder with 80 grit, Pacific uses Farwest paint on their decks, I spoke to Farwest a while back they will sell you the paint...

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Last post by MacCTD
Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:04 pm
Koffler bay bee price

Last post by alumioforte « Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:50 pm
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by dflorea » Fri Apr 19, 2019 1:58 pm
This topic was posted 36 days ago
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I'm looking a a Later model Koffler bay bee cc. I can't find a value on it as Koffler boats on NADA guide stop at year 2000. I ran into an issue on a...

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Honestly, I think NADA guides are not always the best rule of thumb. They are tailored more for hugely popular generic brands. Boats built...

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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:50 pm
Boat purchase, 40’ home built

Last post by kmorin « Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:22 pm
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by Sea word » Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:19 pm
This topic was posted 44 days ago
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Hey there folks, new here. I’m looking at a boat purchase, a little crazy for me. I’ve only owned one other aluminum boat, it was a marathon river...

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sea word,
first our archives here at the AAB.com Forum have a wealth of info on isolation/insulation and wiring methods that are needed for a welded...

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Last post by kmorin
Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:22 pm
specmar 2434 plans, your thoughts

Last post by noexcuses2 « Sun Apr 14, 2019 12:06 am
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by noexcuses2 » Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:03 pm
This topic was posted 43 days ago
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Looking at the Specmar 2434 plan. Boat will be used for ocean fishing of the oregon and washington coast for Halibut/tuna bottom fish and crabbing.....

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Kevin, probably going to be building it myself but will look into cost to have it built. I will have specmar design the island cabin if I go with...

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Last post by noexcuses2
Sun Apr 14, 2019 12:06 am
Monark hull question

Last post by welder « Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:43 am
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by Dsinclair74 » Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:38 pm
This topic was posted 45 days ago

I have a quick question about an old 18 tri hull monark I’m restoring .
between the floor and hull there was about 1/2 -1ft of water soak foam that I...

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Last post by welder
Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:43 am
Feedback needed on a chambered boat design

Last post by Sea word « Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:42 am
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by alumioforte » Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:43 pm
This topic was posted 131 days ago
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Hey everyone, and especiall kmorin because of your experience-
We've had a lot of people asking Silverback if they can make a 16' or so aluminum...

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Glad to hear the general opinion on foam here. In wood boats it’s a death sentence, and it seems to me that it was cooked up by boat mfg to get the...

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Last post by Sea word
Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:42 am
Bilge keel / strake / anode identification question

Last post by Boxboy « Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:30 pm
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by Boxboy » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 pm
This topic was posted 58 days ago
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Ok on the back hull I have 2 welded on 3 ft angle aluminium looks to be 2 to 3 wide. And bolted to it looks to be long anode possibly? Anybody have...

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Thanks Rick. I do plan to change that this summer when boat is the water. I did Jack up the boat and inspected under the bunks area and all is fairly...

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Last post by Boxboy
Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:30 pm
Bottom Paint ??? What are you using???

Last post by Chaps « Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:44 pm
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by Challenge » Sun Mar 17, 2019 3:05 pm
This topic was posted 69 days ago
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Hi Folks

I did a search and I haven't found any current information... I need to repaint one my boats bottoms, I still have a little Pettit Ultima...

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If you are going to apply Armor over Ultima suggest you clean and sand the bottom then roll on one coat of Seahawk 1277 primer then two coats of...

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Last post by Chaps
Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:44 pm
Windows defrost?

Last post by Krisinak « Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:16 am
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by Trousertrout » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:28 pm
This topic was posted 72 days ago
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Going to be ordering a boat soon. I am nervous that, without a heater, the windows will be fogging up if a few guys enter the cabin after fishing in...

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commercial fishermen, i know in ak use JOY dish soap on the interior of the glass. a few drops on a paper towel and give it a smear. works well....

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Last post by Krisinak
Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:16 am
Removing Weld Induced Warping In Aluminum Panels

Last post by kmorin « Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:42 pm
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by ehsvp » Thu Mar 07, 2019 2:32 pm
This topic was posted 79 days ago
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Anyone have a good method of removing heat induced warping of aluminum panels from welding? I realize the best solution is to prevent it from the...

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Sure I could turn my nose up and say I'm going to do it right or not at all.

G&R, you can view the refusal to do a poor job as turn(ing) my nose up...

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Last post by kmorin
Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:42 pm
to windlass or not to windlass??

Last post by welder « Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:57 am
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by CremeBrule » Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:48 pm
This topic was posted 83 days ago
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Having a Pacific 26ft built and am debating if I should install a windlass. I'm coming from much smaller boats on which I've always hauled anchor...

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Since you are on the fence for a windlass, I would at least have Pacific run the wires for a windlass.

Alternately, have you looked into the salt...

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Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:57 am

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