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Your Alloy Boat
A Place to Show and Tell
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Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:27 am
Fishing your Alloy Boat
Where & How You Fish Your Alloy Boat
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Alloy Shop Talk
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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
Almar 22 sounder repower

Last post by Chaps « Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:27 am
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by harcher » Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:56 pm
This topic was posted 58 days ago
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Last year I purchased a new to me 22 foot Almar sounder with a 200 HP inboard outdrive set up. Since the outdrive and motor were pretty much corroded...

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My repower is roughly similar to yours, I pulled twin Merc 4cyl I/O's and replaced with V6 Zuke on a non-flotation bracket. Assuming your fuel is on...

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Last post by Chaps
Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:27 am
New From My Shop

Last post by kmorin « Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:26 am
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by Yofish » Thu Apr 12, 2018 12:04 am
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The latest from my shop, a 7M nose-picker sport runabout. Did this for a young man that I've known since he was born, now a marine pilot. Tip top...

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Yofish, in keeping with your policy of brevity, a single image post just leaves me with more questions than answers.

So, just in case you feel...

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Last post by kmorin
Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:26 am
What's happening at the Wooldridge shop

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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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Here at Wooldridge Boats We work hard to make sure our boats are some of the finest in the industry, and that wouldn’t be possible without our...
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Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:58 pm
Catchin' some fish in an alloy boat

Last post by glen wooldridge « Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:01 pm
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by glen wooldridge » Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:18 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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Cowlitz River with Richard Ro and his 20’ Alaskan XL center console! From fishing to hunting this boat gets it done!
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Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:01 pm
Historic Wooldridge Pictures

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by glen wooldridge » Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:46 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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Glen getting a congratulatory handshake in Salmon City after completing his 1948 run up the Salmon River.
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Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:26 pm
aluminum prices????

Last post by alumioforte « Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:09 pm
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by welderbob » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:01 pm
This topic was posted 29 days ago
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So today's quote for 5052 went from @1.80 last month to $2.89/lb. today. And they didn't have it. Its seem like everybody buying up inventory .
Sales...

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If you think Aluminum is bad, check out steel. Its jumped bigtime already.

Its great all the jobs coming back to America and stuff getting more...

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Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:09 pm
My 2009 Boulton Sea Skiff

Last post by Chaps « Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:19 am
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by Christl Waters » Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:19 am
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Thanks for the ad! I am excited to learn more from other owners of Aluminum Alloy Boats. Here are a few pics of my fishing boat.

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Cool boat, if it doesn't have one already be sure to fit a decent sized aluminum anode on the transom if you plan to leave the boat in the water up...

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Last post by Chaps
Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:19 am
Winninghoff Boat Builders

Last post by Winninghoff Boats « Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:41 am
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by Winninghoff Boats » Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:08 pm
This topic was posted 205 days ago
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Want to introduce ourselves to the members of the AAB community! Winninghoff Boats has been in business for over 40 years but has recently gone under...

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A little slow going on the 25 footer as we've had other projects going on! Some of the deck has been laid down, fuel tank bed has been welded into...

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Last post by Winninghoff Boats
Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:41 am
28' Crozier / Hunt - New build

Last post by Krisinak « Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:18 pm
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by JonH » Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:42 pm
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Wanted to share some info on my new 28' Crozier built / Hunt design that Chad will start building in August.

Boat will be used for cruising around...

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might see you around ketchikan this summer . i'll be in this boat.
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Last post by Krisinak
Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:18 pm
Corrosion Protection For Aluminum Hull Boats

Last post by ehsvp « Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:09 am
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by ehsvp » Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:22 pm
This topic was posted 24 days ago
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It's very fortunate that there are a wealth of contributors on this forum who have solutions for the questions I have posed. I'm in the process of...

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These are all somewhat good ideas if not a little over the top in some cases, particularly since you don't have intention to leave the boat in the...

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Last post by ehsvp
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:09 am
My new North River Seahawk Offshore 24'

Last post by BCTony « Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:20 pm
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by BCTony » Thu May 02, 2013 8:40 pm
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Received some build in progress pictures of my new boat from North River. Boat is to have:-
Twin Yamaha F200 plus 9.9 Kicker
National Admiral...

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?1.why are hull anodoes mounted on studs suspended? I also see an anodoe flat against hull is that also a anodoe?
?2.why you have dual hull anodoes?...
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Last post by BCTony
Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:20 pm
Black Water Tank Sending Units

Last post by ehsvp « Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:48 am
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by ehsvp » Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:00 am
This topic was posted 30 days ago
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Hi All,
What are people using for black water tank sending units? My digital displays only accept analog inputs for tank sending units. I'm looking...

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Thanks Kevin

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Last post by ehsvp
Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:48 am
Electrical precautions when welding on hull

Last post by kmorin « Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:00 pm
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by MacCTD » Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:44 am
This topic was posted 50 days ago
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I am thinking of having some brackets welded to the stern on my Pacific 1925 for trim tabs and a Power Pole, should I do anything to protect the...

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MacCTD, that's definitely a pure 5356 alloy filler show- MIG or TIG.

cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai, AK

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Last post by kmorin
Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:00 pm
Recent Chine Extrusion Experience

Last post by Chaps « Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:25 am
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by kmorin » Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:32 pm
This topic was posted 58 days ago
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We've talked about this in the past; but due to recent experience- doing a current repair in the shop on this skiff- I have some more remarks on the...

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The fix . . .

Hull & corrosion pitting was sandblasted, filled & faired, epoxied & bottom painted.
Trim tabs & hull equipped with adequate aluminum...

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Last post by Chaps
Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:25 am
Action shots of 20' One3

Last post by one3powerboats « Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:03 pm
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by one3powerboats » Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:02 am
This topic was posted 94 days ago

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Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:03 pm
New to the family.

Last post by Northwest 1 « Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:22 pm
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by Northwest 1 » Sat Oct 14, 2017 6:32 pm
This topic was posted 188 days ago
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Here is the newest member to my alloy family.

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Thanks Fog Ducker. I love fishing the WCVI. For the last four seasons I have admired George’s boat and then last year it was for sale and I couldn’t...

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Last post by Northwest 1
Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:22 pm
Triple axle Aluminum Trailer 18,000lbs 15,900

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by one3powerboats » Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:53 pm
This topic was posted 47 days ago

Everything on this is best of the best! No expense spared. Originally set up for 42 Cigarette this 18,000 lb aluminum trailer has a 12'' Channel...

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Last post by one3powerboats
Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:53 pm
anode test

Last post by Krisinak « Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:15 am
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by Garfield101 » Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:38 pm
This topic was posted 153 days ago
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Can anyone tell me about anode tests?

With a multi meter and a silver half cell it reads 0.7/0.6v dc. I'm pretty sure that means the anodes are...

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i'll check 'em out. thanks

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Last post by Krisinak
Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:15 am
1986 SeaArk Rebuild

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by 86SeaArk » Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:01 pm
This topic was posted 56 days ago

Hello I am new to the site. I have read a good bit on the site but just now registered. I purchased a 1986 SeaArk a little over a year ago and spent...

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Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:01 pm
bow thruster install (aluminum hull)

Last post by Krisinak « Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:22 am
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by Krisinak » Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:44 am
This topic was posted 58 days ago
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i am trying to locate a shop in the northwest that has experience in retrofitting bow thrusters in aluminum hulls. if you know of one let me know....

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thanks, i will give them a call.

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Last post by Krisinak
Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:22 am
5052 H32 ?

Last post by gandrfab « Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:34 am
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by gandrfab » Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:18 am
This topic was posted 66 days ago
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I'm replacing the cracked plastic tank on my hydraulic bender.
I cut, DA'd, welded and filled the bottom 5 pieces of 1/8 aluminum with water last...

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Solutions, This'll happen.

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Last post by gandrfab
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:34 am
22' offshore hull for sale, hull only

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by alumioforte » Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:23 am
This topic was posted 75 days ago

I can never get pictures to work here so here is the link to the craigslist ad.

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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:23 am
new guy with a new to me boat

Last post by Krisinak « Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:37 pm
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by Krisinak » Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:23 pm
This topic was posted 81 days ago
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i recently bought this 29' ottercraft. it replaces a uscola 26' i had built in 1991. if you see me in the southeast between ketchikan and juneau this...

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thanks chaps. any chance you know of other ottercraft owners on the forum?

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Last post by Krisinak
Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:37 pm
Posting photo's from Photobucket

Last post by kmorin « Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:00 am
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by Landy_Andy » Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:49 am
This topic was posted 100 days ago
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Hi,

Keep getting this message when trying to post updates.... Your images may only be up to 600 pixels high.

Thought they were/did auto resize ??...

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Well, talk about bait-and-switch!
photobucket will let me keep my paid subscription where I pay them 40/yr or so to store my images and they link...

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Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:00 am

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