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Last post Re: Landing craft build at Wo…
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Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:20 pm
Your Alloy Boat
A Place to Show and Tell
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277 Topics

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Last post Re: unknown Alloy boat
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Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:18 pm
Fishing your Alloy Boat
Where & How You Fish Your Alloy Boat
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by Northwest 1 View the latest post
Thu May 24, 2018 9:05 pm
Alloy Shop Talk
Mods and custom builds
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Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:03 pm
Alloy Pictures
Post your Alloy pictures here
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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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by Tfitz View the latest post
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
Building floors from larch wood

Last post by kmorin « Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:03 pm
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by rasmuss » Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:02 am
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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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Chaps, deleted rough posts.

Cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai, AK

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Last post by kmorin
Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:03 pm
Landing craft build at Workboats

Last post by alumioforte « Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:20 pm
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by alumioforte » Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:20 pm
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One of our Kodiak landing crafts coming along nicely.. :clap:

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Specs are at www.workboatsinc.com

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Last post by alumioforte
Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:20 pm
New to aluminum boats

Last post by Chaps « Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:08 am
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by Chase156 » Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:22 pm
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Always have ran NON ALLOY boats, have a new welded aluminum boat for work now. It’s slipped in fresh water, Amy recommendations for maintenance on...

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Clean it with whatever you like, can't hurt it. Depends on type of growth you get but typically dawn detergent with a shot of bleach works good. If...

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Last post by Chaps
Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:08 am
26’ Cat or 28’Monohull

Last post by JonH « Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:44 am
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by SDG » Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:23 pm
This topic was posted 23 days ago
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Hello All
I will be contracting one of the popular aluminum boat builders to construct a boat for me in 2-3 months. The boat will be used for...

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If you are going with the mono hull I would suggest at least twin 200's.

Twin 150's is pretty light on power for that size boat - boats only gain...

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Last post by JonH
Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:44 am
Fixing severe pitting and holes on alu boat

Last post by kmorin « Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:42 pm
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by rasmuss » Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:14 pm
This topic was posted 43 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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rasmuss,

I there any good way of doing the repairs in two steps?
Hard to say what's good . I weld and have built boats for a few years, so good to...

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Last post by kmorin
Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:42 pm
Custom build in China....Does this look like right..?

Last post by Krisinak « Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:58 pm
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by scott12 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:37 am
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Hi guys...First post and already asking for help

I'm currently getting a 6.25m Centre cab plate alloy boat built through a Chinese company called...

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a lot of the components on the transport category aircraft we all fly on are made in China. Boeing opened a factory there 6 months ago.
my dad...

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Last post by Krisinak
Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:58 pm
unknown Alloy boat

Last post by oldboat « Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:18 pm
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by oldboat » Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:51 pm
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Hello everyone !! I'm new here and was suggested to come here from The Hull Truth site.. they thought someone here could help identify this boat I...

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You can do a lot of guessing and guessing might get you close but in reality the only way you're going to know what motor to put on that boat is to...
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Last post by oldboat
Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:18 pm
Historic Wooldridge Pictures

Last post by glen wooldridge « Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:18 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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Photos from Glen’s trip up the Rogue River for the Mercury sponsored film The River Beyond. Mercury gave the film a New York premier, and went on to...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:18 am
What's happening at the Wooldridge shop

Last post by glen wooldridge « Thu Jun 13, 2019 12:52 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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Sneak peek of a new monster Pilothouse based off our new 33’ hull currently in production! This build is going to be one to remember. Stay tuned for...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Thu Jun 13, 2019 12:52 pm
welding aluminum

Last post by goatram « Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:00 am
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by clambo » Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:29 pm
This topic was posted 38 days ago
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Is there any chance when welding aluminum that the welding could fry electronics or the or the electrical components of the outboard motor? Don't...

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I disconnect the Batteries Most Times. I remove the grounds. If you can put the ground clamp as close to the area to be welded you have less chance...

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Last post by goatram
Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:00 am
Catchin' some fish in an alloy boat

Last post by glen wooldridge « Thu Jun 06, 2019 12:21 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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Our customers Tom and Sandy were recently featured in an article about them with their boat in the Sandusky Register newspaper. It’s always a neat...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Thu Jun 06, 2019 12:21 pm
Workboats Northwest | Silverback Shop Pics

Last post by alumioforte « Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:47 pm
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by alumioforte » Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:13 pm
This topic was posted 126 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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Ran a Wooldridge SuperCub today. Definitely a notably stable, deep, wide and good performing skiff, very beamy yet less than 14' long. No wasted...

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Last post by alumioforte
Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:47 pm
Looking to value my pacific NOT FOR SALE

Last post by Robbiephe « Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:21 pm
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by Robbiephe » Sun May 12, 2019 2:05 pm
This topic was posted 65 days ago
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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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Thinking about cutting it in half adding 4 feet to the hull this winter

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Last post by Robbiephe
Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:21 pm
Cleaning up this hull

Last post by clambo « Sun Jun 02, 2019 6:31 pm
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by capesteve » Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:34 am
This topic was posted 44 days ago
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My boat was beaten up over the winter by loose tarp and was scuffed up as you can see. Looks better after washing down. I am considering refinishing...

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I just cleaned the spots :thumbsup:

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Last post by clambo
Sun Jun 02, 2019 6:31 pm
Specmar 16' ORCA build

Last post by alumioforte « Thu May 30, 2019 12:36 am
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by alumioforte » Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:41 am
This topic was posted 140 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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LOA: 19 Feet (5.8 Meters)
Beam: 7 Feet (2 Meters)
Draft: 8 Inches (20 cm)
Displacement at DWL: 2240lbs (1000kg)
Freeboard Bow = 22.7 inches (.577...

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Last post by alumioforte
Thu May 30, 2019 12:36 am
Soft or hard cooler?

Last post by gandrfab « Wed May 29, 2019 4:55 am
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by Xteani » Wed May 29, 2019 3:13 am
This topic was posted 48 days ago
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Looking at RTIC or similar. My boat does not have much room so looking for something that won't take up as much room. Are the hoppers just as good as...

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I have found that soft coolers are good for transport (pack and stow)
I do not like them if I have to get in and out of them during the day.

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Last post by gandrfab
Wed May 29, 2019 4:55 am
Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration

Last post by alumioforte « Sun May 26, 2019 8:52 am
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by alumioforte » Mon May 13, 2019 6:21 pm
This topic was posted 64 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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Here is also Umpqua boats, who powder coats. There are many others.

Im certainly not saying everyone should powder coat - just that there are many...

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Last post by alumioforte
Sun May 26, 2019 8:52 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 69 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
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 72 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
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 78 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 74 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 593 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 87 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 79 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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Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:04 pm

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