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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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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'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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We just posted a video about our 33' Deepwater Explorer. Thought you might like to see it.
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:13 am
the finish on these boats is amazing ... how did they do it?

Last post by capesteve1 « Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:52 am
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by aktxyz » Sun Feb 28, 2021 11:11 pm
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youtube recommended a video today ... which led down a rabbit hole that ended at KM yachts in the Netherlands.

I was amazed at the surface finish on...

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looks like they are sanding or grinding the boat

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Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:52 am
Cleaning up this hull

Last post by capesteve1 « Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:29 pm
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by capesteve » Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:34 am
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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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To be honest I have not been too impressed with the nyalic type finish. It is fairly durable but over time is prone to scuffing if you tie up to...

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Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:29 pm
Applying Nyalic

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by joshboats » Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:07 pm
This topic was posted 8 days ago

Hello.

I applied Nyalic 3 days ago after spending days getting the hull on a 22 foot bouton all cleaned up to 320 grit. I had no idea I had this...

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Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:07 pm
Drydock or Slip?

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by ValcoNOOB » Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:04 pm
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Hey guys!

First time boat owner here. Apologies if this question has been covered ad nauseam, but I couldn't find a thread for it.

I just picked up...

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Excellent info, thank you!

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Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:00 pm
New guy here with corrosion.

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by NW_Nelson » Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:06 am
This topic was posted 11 days ago
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Hey AAB, new to this forum and alloy boats. I recently picked up a 1997 Alumaweld Stryker. Unfortunately, it has sat outside for over 2 years here in...

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Ryan,
yessiree! that boat had some thick organic compost for bilge water!! That stuff can really get after aluminum.

The two stringer boxes do show...

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Last post by kmorin
Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:48 pm
clear coat

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by clambo » Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:01 pm
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Anyone know of a clear coat product that is also antifouling ?

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Well that's not a surprise as those barnacles never seem to listen to anything I say

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Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:04 pm
Urathane outboard Jet Foot

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by glen wooldridge » Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:26 pm
This topic was posted 1331 days ago

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Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:33 am
Hull design- thoughts?

Last post by hamachitoro « Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:20 pm
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by alumioforte » Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:02 am
This topic was posted 23 days ago
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Howdy team,
What are your thoughts on the Aleutian from Silverback?

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Looks a lot like the Coldwater Boats hull form. I own a 30' charter boat here in Alaska, and would say 24.5* deadrise is overkill. 18* is plenty in a...

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Last post by hamachitoro
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:20 pm
shore landing and deep V

Last post by OceanTrvlr « Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:52 am
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by Morning bite » Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:09 pm
This topic was posted 428 days ago
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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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Gorgeous boat! Enjoy.

Ethan

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North River 28' RAIV

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Last post by OceanTrvlr
Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:52 am
What Boat/Make is this?

Last post by Chaps « Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:59 pm
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by Dock_Rat » Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:00 pm
This topic was posted 25 days ago
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There is a boat in the neighborhood going to come up on an estate sale in a few weeks... I am not able to go on the property to see it, but was...

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Harbercraft owns Kingfisher too. That Jetcraft was likely built by the original company organization though depending on its age.

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Last post by Chaps
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:59 pm
electrical current in water

Last post by kmorin « Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:02 pm
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by clambo » Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:43 pm
This topic was posted 30 days ago
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I would like to know if anyone on this site has any information on how to protect an alloy boat from errant current in a marina setting? Going to a...

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clambo,
first thing is the hull wiring being done where all earths/grounds/bonds/DC Neg and AC (third leg) are common to one point on the hull &...

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Last post by kmorin
Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:02 pm
Remove Foam On Wheel?

Last post by Craigb « Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:43 pm
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by Tin Cup » Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:07 am
This topic was posted 41 days ago
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Greetings,

On my '04 Pacific, the stainless wheel is coated with a grey grip foam that is starting to get crunchy and nasty. I'm thinking I could...

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Try acetone, or a torch. If that doesn't work, try them together.

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Last post by Craigb
Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:43 pm
Vancouver Island Skiff build

Last post by kmorin « Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:30 pm
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by stormsails13 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:34 pm
This topic was posted 49 days ago
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I'm getting ready to start building a 17' skiff it's a v bottom center console all 3/16 5052 Aluminum.
I've welded most of my life and have lots of...

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Stormsails13,
Lots of Glen-L skiffs are clean lined like this garvey. You mentioned there were angle extrusions over the chines and keel seams, are...

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Last post by kmorin
Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:30 pm
Crevice Corrosion Repair Procedure

Last post by gandrfab « Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:43 am
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by ccaywood » Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:54 pm
This topic was posted 62 days ago
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Hi,

First off thanks for all the helpful information! I've looked through many posts on corrosion from this site before and after purchasing my boat...

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Foam removal tool tip I have used with some success. Chuck the long end of a 1/4 Allen key in a hand drill. Plunge the spinning short end into the...

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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:43 am
Annual Rant by K Morin

Last post by welder « Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:25 pm
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by kmorin » Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:46 pm
This topic was posted 71 days ago
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It's that time of year for all regular posters and readers, lurkers (and trolls too) for me to wish you all to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New...

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Thank you very much to all that help keep it running.
:highfive: :beer: :thumbsup: :joecool:

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Last post by welder
Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:25 pm
Trolling motor for Pacific 1925

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by MacCTD » Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:04 pm
This topic was posted 60 days ago

Thinking of adding a trolling to my Pacific 1925, if you have a trolling motor on a 1925 or 2025, what size do you have shaft length and ft/lbs of...

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Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:04 pm
Hello.. new member and need assistance

Last post by kmorin « Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:27 pm
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by tsgarvey » Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:06 am
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Hi all... Unfortunately, I am here because I have some kind of corrosion going on with a boat I recently purchased. First.. I need instruction with...

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Tom, while i can say it is never acceptable to have loose steel/iron/ferrous metals in the (wet) bilge of an aluminum boat.... I don't think this is...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:27 pm
10 Days in the salt

Last post by gandrfab « Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:12 am
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by Browndog15 » Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:29 pm
This topic was posted 79 days ago
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Hello,
I have a 17 foot plate boat, made with 5052 aluminum. I used Tef Gel on stainless fasteners (and nylon washers), i am awaiting aluminum...

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Thanks

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Last post by gandrfab
Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:12 am
Anyone ever built a hull bottom to change the shape of an existing hull?

Last post by Tfitz « Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:02 pm
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by Sobie2 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:04 am
This topic was posted 102 days ago
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So I have a 1998 22' Harbercraft landing craft. The hull has had a hard life here in Alaska, but it has served its purpose. It has new power (150...

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All true statements. But.....working with old aluminum thats seen years salt water use is not easy and i stuggle to make Kmorin acceptable welds....

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Last post by Tfitz
Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:02 pm
Aluminum Watercraft Project- Sealing Compartments

Last post by PX Machines « Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:45 pm
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by PX Machines » Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:33 pm
This topic was posted 94 days ago
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Hi Everyone,

I have a project to build an all aluminum offshore watercraft 30ft, and after completely welding all exterior surfaces I need to seal...

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I would have to look to know for sure. If I remember correctly Ernest Sims talks about riveting.

Most of the machines I have built with thinner...

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Last post by PX Machines
Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:45 pm
Using Solution Welding Rod For Boat Fabrication

Last post by PX Machines « Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:36 pm
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by PX Machines » Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:33 pm
This topic was posted 158 days ago
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Hi,

I am new to the forum but long time lurker, and apologize if this has been asked before.... I have a project to build a 25ft aluminum powercat...

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Thanks so much for your responses! I investigated this and realized that it is too expensive and not practical. Tried to delete the post but...

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Last post by PX Machines
Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:36 pm
Transducer inside hull

Last post by OceanTrvlr « Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:55 am
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by OceanTrvlr » Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:00 am
This topic was posted 149 days ago
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The transom-mount transducer on my 2018 North River RAIV loses bottom at any speed except slow ahead. I've lowered the transducer as far as it will...

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Great info. That midships transducer location did not work out so well.

I have to go back and try to get the transom transducer into better water...

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Last post by OceanTrvlr
Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:55 am
Identifying a Boat- Long Shot

Last post by kmorin « Thu Nov 05, 2020 2:47 pm
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by VirtualHuck » Fri Oct 30, 2020 4:06 pm
This topic was posted 126 days ago
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I was in Ketchikan Alaska in the spring of 2018 and saw an amazing boat that I hoped to find more information on. I poked around a bit and didn't get...

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'Huck, Chaps,
what about Nichols Bros.? They've done lots of larger boats and unless they're no longer building might be a good candidate for this...

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Thu Nov 05, 2020 2:47 pm

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