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Fishing your Alloy Boat
Where & How You Fish Your Alloy Boat
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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
This topic was posted 4513 days ago
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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
Prop size for 19' Baja Bayrunner and BF90?

Last post by Craigb « Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:16 pm
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by Embarq82 » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:35 am
This topic was posted 2 days ago
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Hi all! Cool site and I am surprised I didn't join sooner! I've owned my Bayrunner since 2014 and its served me well for what she is.

I've got a 19'...

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Assuming this thing currently has a prop. What are you looking for or looking to change? Some prop manufacturers have calculators if you have a bunch...

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Last post by Craigb
Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:16 pm
Bilge cleaning Tips?????

Last post by fatcow « Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:47 pm
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by fatcow » Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:50 pm
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What do all you guys use to clean the bilge out? All suggestions welcomed.

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Boats a pacific . 2 hatches need to pou something in to clean it out

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Last post by fatcow
Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:47 pm
bottom paint

Last post by dingahling « Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:54 pm
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by clambo » Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:44 pm
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Just looking for info on what bottom paint is best for the hull of my Pacific 23 as it's going into a slip for the first time. :thumbsup:

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Thanks, good info

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Last post by dingahling
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:54 pm
rub rail corrosion/pitting

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by Dingo44 » Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:47 pm
This topic was posted 9 days ago
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Greetings all,

I have a 2yr old 26ft Pacific with a rub rail running the entire length of the boat. The boat is on a mooring 6mts of the year in...

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Hi Kevin, my apologies. I was using 'salt' too liberally. I fully agree that the pitting has been caused by standing/stale water trapped between the...

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Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:32 pm
Bottom paint

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by clambo » Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:54 am
This topic was posted 7 days ago

Anyone have experience as far as best bottom paint for alloy boat?

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Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:54 am
Cover Snaps for Aluminum Hulls

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by srlake » Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:14 am
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What is the best practice for canvas enclosure / cover snaps on alumiunum hulls?

I haven't been able to source aluminum snaps, looks like SS or zinc...

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Had a cover for my old ski boat. No snaps, twist locks or any other fasteners.
The cover would lay over the boat with a pole near the center and had...

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Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:41 am
Custom Accessory Fabrication Kitsap/Olympic Peninsula

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by PappaPepper » Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:05 pm
This topic was posted 37 days ago
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Good morning forum!

I have a 1925 Pacific that I’m looking to add additional rod holders, downrigger mounts, anchor box and mount and possibly a...

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Chaps. Perfect referral! Working out great.

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Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:44 pm
Hull corrosion, Lifetimer. Advice sought.

Last post by kmorin « Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:20 am
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by Laxputs » Sun Mar 21, 2021 11:50 am
This topic was posted 21 days ago
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Hi all. Would love your input on this please.

Details:
-Aluminum Lifetimer boat
-20 years + old
-Some minor pitting on hull in about 30 spots at a...

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Chaps,
you just haven't been involved with a welding service with sufficient skill, equipment and interest to repair pits in hull plating!

The best...

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Last post by kmorin
Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:20 am
New guy here with corrosion.

Last post by kmorin « Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:19 am
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by NW_Nelson » Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:06 am
This topic was posted 48 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, here's a link to what I was talking about:

not this brand necessarily but the type of adhesive film involved. Bedding this to alum. sticky...

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Last post by kmorin
Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:19 am
I’m new, any info on this boat

Last post by kmorin « Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:43 am
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by Richid » Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:43 pm
This topic was posted 25 days ago
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DB00D8FB-08C3-4111-A9FE-107A5B74ECB9.jpeg F333E6A8-A57B-4559-8959-95A49401AFC7.jpeg I’m new. I picked up this Al Bass looking jet boat in Boise ID...

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Richid, I think that you're correct the Manufacturer's Identification abbreviation (WCD) comes back:
MIC Company Address City State
WCD WELDCRAFT...

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Last post by kmorin
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:43 am
Urathane outboard Jet Foot

Last post by Richid « Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:13 pm
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by glen wooldridge » Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:26 pm
This topic was posted 1368 days ago

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Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:13 pm
Flushing The Bilge

Last post by AlloyToy2 « Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:22 pm
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by AlloyToy2 » Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:17 am
This topic was posted 26 days ago
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Hello Everyone,

AlloyToy here. Had to reregister. Could not get my account to work correctly.

What is the preferred method to flush the bilge and...

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The boat came from Pacific with ArmStrong plastic deck plates which IMO are garbage and do not seal well I recently swapped out those plastic deck...

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Last post by AlloyToy2
Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:22 pm
What's happening at the Wooldridge shop

Last post by glen wooldridge « Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:13 am
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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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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
This topic was posted 41 days ago
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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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Last post by capesteve1
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
This topic was posted 679 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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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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Last post by capesteve1
Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:29 pm
Applying Nyalic

Last post by joshboats « Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:07 pm

by joshboats » Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:07 pm
This topic was posted 44 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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Last post by joshboats
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:07 pm
Drydock or Slip?

Last post by ValcoNOOB « Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:00 pm
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by ValcoNOOB » Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:04 pm
This topic was posted 46 days ago
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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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Last post by ValcoNOOB
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:00 pm
clear coat

Last post by clambo « Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:04 pm
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by clambo » Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:01 pm
This topic was posted 52 days ago
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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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Last post by clambo
Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:04 pm
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 60 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 465 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 61 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 67 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 78 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 85 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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Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:30 pm

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