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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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Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:42 am
Twin engines vs motor plus kicker

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by Morning bite » Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:09 pm
This topic was posted 22 days ago
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Going to build a 26 Pacific sleeper. I will use the boat for everything including trolling for salmon. I am wondering about people’s thoughts on the...

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Arguing what is safe is more of an opinion that has exceptions.
Single engine an powerless boats have crossed oceans.
Sport fishers have gone down...

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Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:24 pm
Adding 5 feet to a Pacific 22...

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by Robbiephe » Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:03 pm
This topic was posted 82 days ago
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Just started a long process of adding 5 feet to my 2000 22 pacific

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A real life example of why the teachers wanted to see the process in math class. :)

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Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:59 am
New Stanley 17

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by Browndog15 » Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:05 pm
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Hello,

I recently purchased a 17 foot Stanley for use in the Great Lakes. It may see salt water duty (S. Florida) for 2 weeks a year. I've searched...

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Do you need to bottom paint in the Great Lakes? I have used my Pacific in a lake in Maine and did not bottom paint it just pressure washed it at the...

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Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:19 am
total noob needs advice on 3 boats

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by Bushman » Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:18 pm
This topic was posted 19 days ago
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Retired from working 40 years overseas around the world (20 yrs mil and 20 yrs diplomat), and thought I'd like to be a boat guy to play around the...

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The retirement-induced procrastination can be a killer in itself. Keep active of fade away.

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Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:36 am
Hull corrosion in bilge area

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by PNW Workboat » Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:16 pm
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Hello all and thanks for having such a great online forum about aluminum boats.

I am currently in the process of improving a 1982 30’ aluminum...

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That is good to know this is not normal and I that I am dealing with something out of the ordinary. I looked all over for more info on this and came...

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Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:29 pm
shore landing and deep V

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by Morning bite » Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:09 pm
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Hello all,
I am planning on a build of the perfect boat for shore landing and salmon fishing in the ocean. I wonder about the higher dead rise and...

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AM bite
that sounds more conventional- not sure of Pacific's deadrise angles but 18 deg sounds like something we've come to expect.

I think you're...

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Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:56 pm
How to repair areas of corrosion & electrolysis

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by mlt2819 » Tue Dec 24, 2019 1:15 pm
This topic was posted 36 days ago
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Hi,

I have a 28ft sailboat (40 years old) and it has a few sections with pitting type corrosion and (I think) electrolysis. It's my first boat and...

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mlt, some remarks in general about the photos in your blo-boat hull.

First, since the first few images are kind of dark- I'll be speculating more...

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Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:59 pm
Corrosion on anode

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by OceanTrvlr » Fri Dec 13, 2019 12:19 pm
This topic was posted 47 days ago
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I know my anodes are supposed to be sacrificial and all but, I haven't seen them look like this before.

Is this just funny looking corrosion or...

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Now THAT's interesting. I had thought some about how clean to make the interface from the anode to the tab on the transom. But now that you...

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Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:11 pm
pacific

Last post by MacCTD « Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:52 pm
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by clambo » Sun Dec 29, 2019 7:20 am
This topic was posted 31 days ago
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2325 pacific on Cape Cod Craigs List %35,000 OBO :thumbsup:

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Saw that one on the hull truth, looks good for the year, curious what changes Pacific made since that year, I believe this one has a plastic tank for...

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Last post by MacCTD
Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:52 pm
how to test for Electrolysis with multimeter

Last post by MacGyver « Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:20 pm
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by trav13 » Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:39 pm
This topic was posted 3295 days ago
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Im getting some corrosion on my boat, and found a cut positive connector touching bare aluminum so hopefully the problem is taken care of. I used a...

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Not only is it not possible but ABYC recommend having a cable the size of the negative terminal battery cable going from the negative bus to the...

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Last post by MacGyver
Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:20 pm
1995 Smoker Craft Pro-Alaskan 16 - Found some bad corrosion :(

Last post by kmorin « Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:34 pm
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by Stephen_G_Fiddes » Thu Dec 12, 2019 5:53 pm
This topic was posted 47 days ago
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I recently got what I thought was a good deal on a great boat. Was told it was kept inside, it looked like it was kept inside, and hardly used....

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Steve G,
the photos show lots of pretty serious problems. And, absent some idea of a overall view of the boat- showing some indication of the extent...

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Last post by kmorin
Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:34 pm
A Christmas Story

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by glen wooldridge » Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:10 pm
This topic was posted 59 days ago
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The Rogue, A River To Run.
A Christmas Story

CHAPTER 20
By 1955 Glen had been running rivers for 40 years in just about every stage of water except...

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This a is one complete chapter from The Rogue A RIVER TO RUN. It tells of a visit Glen made to his Aunt in 1909, I think the tale will leave you...

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Fri Dec 13, 2019 2:14 pm
Pacific Rubber Bumpers

Last post by dingahling « Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:37 am
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by Challenge » Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:22 am
This topic was posted 100 days ago
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Hi Folks,

Does anyone know how these bumpers are attached and where I can get replacements.

I don't want to bug Pacific, if I don't have to, for...

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Thanks for the info, Rick.

Ordered same from McMaster, along with some plastic washers. We'll see how long they last...

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Last post by dingahling
Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:37 am
Historic Wooldridge Pictures

Last post by glen wooldridge « Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:17 pm
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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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Remembering what would have been Dad’s 95th Birthday today. He touched the lives of many as a family man, a friend, a mentor, a man of God. It’s safe...
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Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:17 pm
Bow rails

Last post by kmorin « Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:03 pm
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by Aluminum Bomber » Sat Nov 02, 2019 6:51 am
This topic was posted 88 days ago
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Good morning! Long time boater, first time boat owner. I have a 2000 starcraft camp 16ft with a 2 stroke mercury 40hp. I'm looking to add stainless...

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AlumBomb,
not sure if this boat is widely used? but only the manufacturer of a given hull would be expected to offer an add-on feature. Add-on's are...

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Last post by kmorin
Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:03 pm
What's happening at the Wooldridge shop

Last post by glen wooldridge « Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:10 pm
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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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3 Alaskans on their way to our dealer Precision Boats in Idaho Falls!
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:10 pm
2003 Coldwater Boat History

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by patrickl » Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:26 pm
This topic was posted 93 days ago

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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Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:26 pm
Another Unknown aluminum boat

Last post by GregfromLW « Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:54 pm
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by GregfromLW » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:13 pm
This topic was posted 98 days ago
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I would love some help identifying this boat I just purchased. It is 20ft. Had a 1958 Johnson 50hp v4. I found it in a field in Colorado.

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So I tried the CG three letter manufacturers code list. It is similar to how airports have a three letter code. Nothing jived. The only numbers...

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Last post by GregfromLW
Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:54 pm
Urathane outboard Jet Foot

Last post by glen wooldridge « Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:57 pm
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by glen wooldridge » Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:26 pm
This topic was posted 930 days ago

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Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:57 pm
Catchin' some fish in an alloy boat

Last post by glen wooldridge « Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:10 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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Not really fish, but since the early days, Wooldridge boats have been used to haul all sorts of cargo and gear! Check out some of these photos from...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:10 pm
Brought my new ride home today! Thunderjet Explorer 185

Last post by Lucky Louie « Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:30 am
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by Oneida1 » Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:53 pm
This topic was posted 110 days ago
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Barely fits in the garage, but I managed to squeeze it in there! Now I have all winter to bolt on goodies, and sit in it while drinking beer and...

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Nice ride!

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Last post by Lucky Louie
Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:30 am
Welding Aluminum Boats after your 60's

Last post by Tfitz « Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:37 pm
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by kmorin » Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:12 pm
This topic was posted 113 days ago
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I doubt there are that many AAB.com forum members who are still trying to weld for a day's work as they close in their 70th year? I am. I tried some...

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Very good! I will try to be more diligent about my PPE on the next project. Hey heres a photo i took this summer while down in your area with my...

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Last post by Tfitz
Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:37 pm
Cracked Trailer frame repair ideas

Last post by Tfitz « Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:19 pm
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by Tfitz » Sun Oct 07, 2018 9:57 pm
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The last fishing trip of the season I noticed a crack in the frame of my boat trailer at bend in front of the axles where the crossmember bolts on....

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My method of fixing the cracked trailer frame worked out great for me. I trailered my boat from Fairbanks to Kenai to Valdez and back to Fairbanks...
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Last post by Tfitz
Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:19 pm
Small trailer re do

Last post by gandrfab « Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:21 am
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by gandrfab » Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:05 pm
This topic was posted 142 days ago
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My father in law has an aluminum I beam trailer and is replacing the running gear with the same hardware he had.

Galvanized steel axle and angle...

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Put it all back together no paint or tape. Let it ride.

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Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:21 am

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