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Your Alloy Boat
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Fishing your Alloy Boat
Where & How You Fish Your Alloy Boat
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Alloy Pictures
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Hauling Your Alloy Rig
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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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Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:42 am
Adding 5 feet to a Pacific 22...

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by Robbiephe » Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:03 pm
This topic was posted 15 days ago
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Just started a long process of adding 5 feet to my 2000 22 pacific

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rob,
didn't realize the tank was plastic? Jetty Wolf's tank was aluminum so that was why I asked. He replaced his with plastic to avoid metal tank...

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Last post by kmorin
Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:06 pm
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 20 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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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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3 Alaskans on their way to our dealer Precision Boats in Idaho Falls!
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Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:10 pm
Pacific Rubber Bumpers

Last post by dingahling « Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:02 am
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by Challenge » Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:22 am
This topic was posted 32 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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Rick,

were you able to see how the existing ones are attached and are the same as the McMaster Carr ones ?

Thanks,
Ling

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Last post by dingahling
Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:02 am
2003 Coldwater Boat History

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by patrickl » Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:26 pm
This topic was posted 25 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 31 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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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 862 days ago

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Last post by glen wooldridge
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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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 43 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 46 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 74 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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Last post by gandrfab
Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:21 am
Bass Pro/Cabelas entry into welded aluminum

Last post by Oneida1 « Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:15 am
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by Davescarrs » Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:08 pm
This topic was posted 84 days ago
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Thoughts on this product? Appears the welds and materials are same quality as all the other mass builders. Can only assume corners will be cut...

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I researched them when shopping for a boat this year. They are made by Thunderjet. All the alloys and thicknesses are the same as their corresponding...

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Last post by Oneida1
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:15 am
Shrink wrap concerns

Last post by kmorin « Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:31 pm
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by MacCTD » Fri Aug 30, 2019 4:48 pm
This topic was posted 84 days ago
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I may have to store my Pacific outside this winter, thinking of shrink wrapping it down to the chine or just to the rub rail, I am concerned the...

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Mac, if the wrap will see wind- then it tends to shift, flutter a bit and 'shine' the sheer/rub rail where the plastic turns down over the rail.

We...

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Last post by kmorin
Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:31 pm
Bruce Cope has updated his website

Last post by Sweat Equity « Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:42 pm
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by Sculpin » Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:39 pm
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Look like some killer new designs have been posted on the updated Cope website.

Check them out.

I am liking this one in particular.

Looks...

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I just got an email back from Bruce answering some of my questions about the 26 foot walkaround.

The way it is drawn now it has a 100 gallon fuel...
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Last post by Sweat Equity
Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:42 pm
250's or 300's???

Last post by gandrfab « Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:07 pm
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by Trousertrout » Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:28 pm
This topic was posted 99 days ago
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Last question for you guys a gals. Actually that's most likely a lie. I have looked but can't find a figure on gph or mpg on a similyboat to mine. 30...

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We have a for sale section, I have 2.5 acres listed in central Fl. Post the house. :)

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Last post by gandrfab
Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:07 pm
Fixing severe pitting and holes on alu boat

Last post by gandrfab « Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:00 am
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by rasmuss » Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:14 pm
This topic was posted 172 days ago
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So I got my first boat, a aluminium one, and now after one season, its leaking. I tore up the floor to have a look and there is deep pitting and one...

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Cut out, replace is the answer when it is too corroded to weld.
Clean and patch is the 2nd choice.

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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:00 am
Flooring from untrated wood and linseed oil

Last post by rasmuss « Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:20 pm
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by rasmuss » Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:14 am
This topic was posted 104 days ago
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Hi had a thread on this subject that died off so I'm trying agin with a clearer question.
Im looking to build a cheap floor and I'm now considering a...

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Yes, this is the topic I posted that seemed to have died off.

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Last post by rasmuss
Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:20 pm
Opinions needed. Deposit going on Weldcraft

Last post by kmorin « Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:00 am
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by Trousertrout » Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:52 pm
This topic was posted 111 days ago
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If I can pick your guys brains for anymore input. Been creeping on the site for years. Soon I will be putting a deposit on a 30' cuddy King. It's the...

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t'Trout,
my experience with cabin heat in the north is; that its GREAT!!! the new, high efficiency and extremely compact little oil fired, direct air...

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Last post by kmorin
Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:00 am
Mr. Fab aluminum boat

Last post by Sillawydna « Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:23 pm

by Sillawydna » Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:23 pm
This topic was posted 112 days ago

Just purchased this boat, it’s pretty unique, and I'm curious if anyone knows anything about its history.

Boat1.jpg

It was built by Mr. Fab in...

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Last post by Sillawydna
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:23 pm
Building floors from larch wood

Last post by rasmuss « Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:20 pm
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by rasmuss » Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:02 am
This topic was posted 134 days ago
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Hi, I have a small open alu boat. I have had som problems with corrosion in the bilge and with som e help of this forum, we suspect its from the...

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Ok, so I have made some searches on the forum and I can see that there are more people that have had bilge corrosion problems possibly from treated...

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Last post by rasmuss
Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:20 pm
boat for sale

Last post by Ariane37 « Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:37 pm
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by clambo » Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:21 pm
This topic was posted 116 days ago
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I was told by a friend that a pacific 26 pilot house is on facebook for sale 19 k no motor. we are in mass. Don't do facebook or tweets so I'm...

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Stop the oblivion, transfers reims
Have the friend give you a link to the post.

I agree with you.

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Last post by Ariane37
Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:37 pm
Aluminum Panga ??

Last post by kmorin « Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:12 pm
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by kmorin » Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:42 pm
This topic was posted 1931 days ago
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We've had some passing discussions of the panga hull form, and even proposed it being built in welded aluminum alloy as a good open ocean fishing...

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Marcus,
I usually hull model in Delftship Pro, and export to SketchUP to use for display or illustration. In D'ship Pro there is a...

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Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:12 pm

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