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Take your kid/a service member fishing
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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
One3 Powerboats new 24' Offshore Center

Last post by Tin Cup « Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:46 pm
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by one3powerboats » Mon Mar 14, 2022 3:13 pm
This topic was posted 148 days ago
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24 jeg.jpg Pleased to share a few construction photo's of the next Seamless edition center console build. This model featuring an additional 6''...

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Wow! Beautiful lines. Looks terrific.

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Last post by Tin Cup
Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:46 pm
Who makes this boat?

Last post by slug420 « Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:37 pm
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by slug420 » Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:38 pm
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Chris if anyone knows who makes this. Spotted in South hero Vermont at White's Beach. Just caught my eye because it looks like it's welded...

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Looks to me like a Stanley Mink.

I agree, thanks. Just went to a marina in grand Isle and saw a boat with similar lines and a similarly...

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Last post by slug420
Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:37 pm
Etched hull

Last post by Chaps « Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:20 am
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by Sparky508 » Sun Jul 31, 2022 12:46 pm
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7 months after delivery, I acid etched my hull, fish boxes and anchor locker. Put some uhmw strips on...

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Looks nice! . . . and you like it, that's the important thing.

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Last post by Chaps
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:20 am
Squished Gregor - Last Rites?

Last post by IronwoodIsland « Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:53 pm
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by richas » Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:24 pm
This topic was posted 22 days ago
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Hi,
You can see from the attached pictures that our little Gregor boat was squished by a falling tree. Before I haul it off for scrap metal I though...

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Hi Rich

If you do decide to scrap it I know a guy living on Gambier Island that would be very happy to take it for scrap value and bang it out. He...

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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:53 pm
New guy - first alloy boat

Last post by rocky_taco « Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:18 am
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by Zeronalo » Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:42 pm
This topic was posted 23 days ago
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Aloha

ive been reading some good stuff on alloy boats so I joined.

I bought a Stabicraft 2500 sport fish last year, the open cabin not the xl, and...

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I bought a Stabicraft 2500 sport fish last year, the open cabin not the xl, and I’m impatiently waiting on delivery. Delay, delay,delay……….

anyway....

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Last post by rocky_taco
Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:18 am
Pacific skiff vs. Stabicraft

Last post by rocky_taco « Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:28 am
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by MaddogShady » Tue May 24, 2022 9:48 pm
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Anyone with experience on both a Stabicraft and a Pacific Skiff?
-trying to decide between a stabicraft 2050, 0r 2250 ultra center cab and a Pacific...

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I guess it depends if sooner than later timing is important to you and if the boats you are looking at are already built, and residing in the USA. If...

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Last post by rocky_taco
Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:28 am
Mill Scale

Last post by Tin Cup « Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:27 pm
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by Tin Cup » Wed May 04, 2022 9:09 am
This topic was posted 97 days ago
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Greetings AAB,

I hope everyone is having a good spring.

This picture from a recent outing, I like it as it makes the boat look big! The...

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OK good to know. Thanks once again!

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Last post by Tin Cup
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:27 pm
Hull Corrosion

Last post by allanb76 « Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:29 am
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by Skiff of knowledge » Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:28 pm
This topic was posted 375 days ago
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Hello everyone,
Thanks to those who contribute to the greater knowledge of all.I have found a wealth of information on how to deal with my issue and...

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I'm curious if you've resolved your issue Skiff of Knowledge. I have the same boat with a very similar issue. I have not found anything wrong with...

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Last post by allanb76
Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:29 am
Strange discoloration on aluminium hull

Last post by bbwilson81 « Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:46 pm
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by tonish123 » Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:37 pm
This topic was posted 41 days ago
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Hey! Just wanted ask a question from people with a lot more experience, what is this discoloration on my boat. Should I be worried? Will there soon...

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Thanks Chaps! Sent you a PM regarding bottom painting... don't have a Facebook account.

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Last post by bbwilson81
Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:46 pm
Bottom Paint flaking/hull pitting

Last post by Chaps « Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:06 pm
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by allanb76 » Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:47 am
This topic was posted 191 days ago
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First of all, I stumbled across this forum while trying to learn about my 2019 Silver streak issue....what a great site with a wealth of information!...

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Trilux contains copper thiocyanate, a galvanically less aggressive form of copper, its the same biocide as used in Vivid. Both can be safely used on...

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Last post by Chaps
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:06 pm
What Type Of Corrosion?

Last post by Hunter24 « Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:48 pm
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by Hunter24 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:07 am
This topic was posted 764 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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And my contribution to Kevin's knowledgeable response is to restate that manufacturers of riveted boats do not use marine grade alloys in boat...

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Last post by Hunter24
Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:48 pm
New open sled build

Last post by fishingrod « Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:44 am
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by ReelSong » Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:07 pm
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Here we go again, Now that the offshore boat is done and willie boat is sold its time to start the new build. New guide sled is a 6 degree 22' open...

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todays pics. . .

It looks awesome... I want to smitty sled plans for my fishing trip...
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Last post by fishingrod
Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:44 am
Historic Wooldridge Pictures

Last post by wilcom « Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:25 pm
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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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Hi Glen, my name is Philip Williams and i have one of your great grandfaters original drift boat. my dad bought it back in 1969 or 1970 i think and...
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Last post by wilcom
Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:25 pm
Pacific 2025

Last post by welder « Sat May 21, 2022 8:16 pm
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by Tin Cup » Thu Apr 30, 2020 4:50 pm
This topic was posted 831 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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Great post, thanks for sharing.

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Last post by welder
Sat May 21, 2022 8:16 pm
New boat not so new anymore

Last post by kmorin « Thu May 19, 2022 2:56 pm
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by Trousertrout » Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:13 pm
This topic was posted 113 days ago
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Hello all. Haven't been on here for a bit. I finally received my boat at the end of December. I took it out of wanchese for the giant bluefin...

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maiadash ,
We'd like a separate topic and build sequence pictures! Not just a teaser that you've built- Pls post a thread on your build??

T'trout,...

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Last post by kmorin
Thu May 19, 2022 2:56 pm
pacific assassin build

Last post by welder « Mon May 02, 2022 9:38 am
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by noexcuses2 » Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:23 pm
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Thought this might be enjoyed over here.

I have been thinking of getting/building another boat since I sold my Contender 27 open several years ago....

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Thanks for the videos, she is a fishing machine for sure.
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Last post by welder
Mon May 02, 2022 9:38 am
CORROSION!!! And lots of it.

Last post by kmorin « Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:25 pm
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by Rockfisher62 » Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:42 pm
This topic was posted 110 days ago
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I was going fishing last week, then I noticed a foul odor from my boat. I thought a battery tipped over. Nope. I took everything apart and found...

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Rock'62,
I'd remark about the newer photos in context of the first set you posted.

1st. I'd say there might be two separate but related instances...

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Last post by kmorin
Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:25 pm
Lund Alaskan floatation

Last post by Trousertrout « Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:45 pm
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by slammer32 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:33 am
This topic was posted 111 days ago
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Hi - 1999 Lund Alaskan 18 ft. Floatation is water logged. looking at redoing it all. Looks like I can access by pulling floor and the top of the...

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Just bottles. The boats never sank so I guess it worked out

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Last post by Trousertrout
Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:45 pm
G3 Boat Rolls to Port

Last post by welder « Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:10 am
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by Wishbone5902 » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:53 pm
This topic was posted 112 days ago
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I have a 2019 G3 18 ft DLX Bay Series with a 90 VMax Yamaha. I recently had the prop repaired for a slightly bent blade and afterwards the boat now...

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Did this do this before the prop repair?

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Last post by welder
Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:10 am
Welding

Last post by kmorin « Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:50 pm
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by Metal Health » Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:55 pm
This topic was posted 118 days ago
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I have a Pacific 2325 based here in NJ and I’m looking for a welder that has experience with aluminum boats. Any recommendations in the Northeast?

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Metal Health,

Never met One-3 before, he's on the East Coast and I'm in Alaska, but I have built a few welded aluminum boats and will say the anyone...

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Last post by kmorin
Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:50 pm
Zep-a-Lume

Last post by Tfitz « Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:19 pm
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by salmonater » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:16 pm
This topic was posted 142 days ago
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I’ve been trying to source this and can’t find anyone who still Carry’s it. I emailed Zep and they haven’t responded, any ideas?

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I found ZepAlum at Kenworth trucking store. They use it to wash down Aluminum trailers

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Last post by Tfitz
Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:19 pm
time-lapse jet build

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by gandrfab » Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:08 am
This topic was posted 131 days ago

Stumbled onto this on Facebook.
Comments say it's Miracle Marine inc.

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Last post by gandrfab
Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:08 am
list of self-bailing manufacturers?

Last post by JB365 « Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:42 am
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by JB365 » Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:18 pm
This topic was posted 166 days ago
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No need to start the advantages/disadvantages of self-bailing hulls debate again, that has been covered enough times. Everybody's got their...

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Thanks Criagb,
Very good insight, got any details on what your experience is? It feels like I could learn from your wisdom, that's all.
I can go 20+...

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Last post by JB365
Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:42 am
My new North River Seahawk Offshore 24'

Last post by BCTony « Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:16 am
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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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It's back in the water now, and, yes - the boat is in wet moorage (water) all year round. All anodes have been changed, aluminum. I believe anti-foul...
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