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Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:20 pm
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Wed May 20, 2020 5:08 am
Fishing your Alloy Boat
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Take your kid/a service member fishing
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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
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 7 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 16 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 12 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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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 27 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

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by timruger1 » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:05 am
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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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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 30 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
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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On their way! We dropped two 20’ Alaskan LT’s at the docks to make their way to Boat Shop, in Fairbanks! Be sure to stop by and say hi to the good...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:46 am
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
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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 52 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 259 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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Last post by patrickl
Tue May 26, 2020 1:32 pm
Help for a Newb in New Jersey

Last post by clambo « Tue May 26, 2020 7:51 am
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by Brianf44 » Mon May 25, 2020 10:48 pm
This topic was posted 49 days ago
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Hi everyone, brand new to the site and boating in general. I am looking for a center console boat to take out in the bay and inshore fishing off New...

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Brian check out Craig's list.

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Last post by clambo
Tue May 26, 2020 7:51 am
New to Me, 1985 "one off" Hingham Marina

Last post by gandrfab « Wed May 20, 2020 5:08 am
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by capt_saltydog » Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:11 pm
This topic was posted 2953 days ago
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new member, first Post although i have been a lurker for a while. Selling off my 24' osprey fisherman, to fund a lighter aluminum boat. Blessed with...

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Welcome back.

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Last post by gandrfab
Wed May 20, 2020 5:08 am
Hiring aluminum welders & boat outfitters!

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by alumioforte » Tue May 19, 2020 10:09 pm
This topic was posted 55 days ago

We have multiple positions available with excellent wage packages.

If you are an aluminum welder or electrician / plumber, we have a position for...

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Last post by alumioforte
Tue May 19, 2020 10:09 pm
Looking for a 17-20 foot boat design or manufactured boat that is a little unique

Last post by alumioforte « Tue May 19, 2020 10:07 pm
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by KJ20 » Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:55 pm
This topic was posted 94 days ago
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I am interested in a boat in the 17-20 foot range with a beam of 7’ 6” or greater. I want something a little different than the standard. I am not...

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I would be interested in this project!
Workboats Northwest-206 335 7383

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Last post by alumioforte
Tue May 19, 2020 10:07 pm
1957 Lone Star Holiday

Last post by oldboat « Sat May 16, 2020 2:27 pm
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by oldboat » Thu Jan 30, 2020 7:32 pm
This topic was posted 165 days ago
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well I picked up another Aluminum boat.. it looks to be a 1957 Lone Star Holiday.. its now covered in snow awaiting spring.. this is another restore...

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Here are update photos of this boat as I was bringing it home.. it probably had 250 gals of water in it and over another 100 lbs. of wet leaves and...

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Last post by oldboat
Sat May 16, 2020 2:27 pm
1956 Duracraft 16 1/2ft.

Last post by oldboat « Sat May 16, 2020 1:59 pm
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by oldboat » Fri May 08, 2020 4:23 pm
This topic was posted 66 days ago
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I went up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan last weekend and this followed me back home ! its a 1956 Duracraft boat.. not much info on these boats...

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Can't wait to see it finished and wet. Keep us posted on the updates, we like pictures.
:smitty: :beer: :smitty: :beer:

Thanks welder will do.. I...

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Last post by oldboat
Sat May 16, 2020 1:59 pm
boating in MS

Last post by kmorin « Tue May 05, 2020 11:59 pm
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by bluffman2 » Mon May 04, 2020 7:21 pm
This topic was posted 70 days ago
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well im still around, got the boat out yesterday.....a few heart attacks and 2 stents later, I feel like boating again......some of you know me and...

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bluffman2,
Glad you weathered the health events and are here to post. Also good to hear you're on the water again, always a good sign of improving...

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Last post by kmorin
Tue May 05, 2020 11:59 pm
Corrosion too far gone?

Last post by gandrfab « Mon May 04, 2020 10:36 am
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by Agauntt38 » Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:30 pm
This topic was posted 75 days ago
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Thanks ahead of time for all your guys time-
I am in the midsts of doing some restoration to a 14ft aluminum (riveted) Starcraft semi-v. I finally...

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I understand.
One way can be a great way. And in his postilion it is the only way.

The whole old dog and new tricks comes in to play, always never...

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Last post by gandrfab
Mon May 04, 2020 10:36 am
Pacific boat fuel tank, lasted only 11 yrs.

Last post by timeo « Sat May 02, 2020 9:00 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:38 am
This topic was posted 1014 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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Update - Fill line has a hole in it and was starting to corrode. Will be replacing both the fill line and the engine supply line just to be safe....

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Last post by timeo
Sat May 02, 2020 9:00 pm
Pacific 2025

Last post by MacCTD « Fri May 01, 2020 4:45 am
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by Tin Cup » Thu Apr 30, 2020 4:50 pm
This topic was posted 74 days ago
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Greetings,

It's been a LONG time since I have posted. While I peruse the site occasionally, I figured with the shutdown who is not looking for fish...

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Looks great, nice write up!!

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Last post by MacCTD
Fri May 01, 2020 4:45 am
Aluminum Anode - Please Help

Last post by Challenge « Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:29 pm
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by poppi57 » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:57 am
This topic was posted 90 days ago
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So I have read enough about using Aluminum anodes instead of zinc on an aluminum hull. I have a 22' aluminum alloy center console. I keep the boat in...

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Yes I think we both complemented each others boats a few summers ago by the Stonnington breakwater, see you on the water!

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Last post by Challenge
Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:29 pm
Implications of pitting repair and future prevention

Last post by Boxboy « Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:47 pm
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by skypoke » Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:16 pm
This topic was posted 126 days ago
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Ok, so a 8.5 meter powercat I built with a partner was stored improperly by now ex partner, and I'm needing to do some repairs. It has some pitting...

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Thanks Kevin,

Appreciate the feedback. Maybe someday my boat will be good enough to go fishing on.

I looked under the tanks belly and it seems...

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Last post by Boxboy
Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:47 pm
Creastliner sabre repair

Last post by kmorin « Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:27 pm
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by Pipe101 » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:13 pm
This topic was posted 90 days ago
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Hey guys, working on a 87 creastliner sabre that had some previous damage. A fairly large patch was welded in at some point......so I filled it up...

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pipe,
Acetone is kind of volatile, toxic, flammable, and can be dangerous depending on your heating system and work sense. However, it will dissolve...

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Last post by kmorin
Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:27 pm
14 foot alumicraft

Last post by generalcheetos « Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:36 am
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by generalcheetos » Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:44 pm
This topic was posted 98 days ago
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I just recently bought this 14 foot alumicraft as a project. I was looking for some recommendations as to the size of the motor that suitable for...

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Thanks Kevin, a lot of good points..looks like I have a lot to consider

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Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:36 am

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