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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
This topic was posted 5893 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
Conchfish AL 17.6T build

Last post by m32825 « Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:52 am
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by m32825 » Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:43 pm
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Hi guys, first post!

I live in Central Florida and like to fish the inshore areas along our east and west coasts. I'm in the early stages of...

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Kevin,

I appreciate the feedback. I haven't beveled any of the edges on the remaining sheets yet. I'm tracking what you're saying.

You caught me...
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Last post by m32825
Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:52 am
Advice needed - new aluminum skip top care

Last post by chille51 « Wed Jan 15, 2025 6:45 pm
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by chille51 » Sun Jan 05, 2025 12:53 pm
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Hi all - I hope you all won't take offence at a guy with a glass boat (Arima Sea Ranger 17) posting a question here on the definitive authority for...

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That sounds like it is probably within my skill level at least. One idea was the 3M pad followed by Shark Hide - but I think Shark Hide can actually...

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Wed Jan 15, 2025 6:45 pm
Specmar 4.5 Build

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by starbright55 » Wed Aug 14, 2024 7:12 pm
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:beer: I've been following Carl's build closely and hanging on every word of Kevin's advice that he's been giving. This is going to be a slow process...

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Found it on Amazon, machined from the purest Chinesium:

Welding Ground Clamp
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Mon Jan 13, 2025 6:59 pm
Flat bottom v bow

Last post by kmorin « Thu Dec 12, 2024 4:38 pm
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by CaseFabrications » Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:18 pm
This topic was posted 39 days ago
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I have been building boats for a long time but I recently had a guy purchase a 22’ flat bottom with a v bow. This is one hull I have yet to build....

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CaseFab, welcome to the AAB.com Forum, glad you're joining the ongoing discussion of welded aluminum boats.

I'm sorry that I can't quite visualize...

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Last post by kmorin
Thu Dec 12, 2024 4:38 pm
Pacific 2025

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by Tin Cup » Thu Apr 30, 2020 4:50 pm
This topic was posted 1726 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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When you approach a large wave are you hitting it on an angle? If so control your throttle to avoid falling off the other side of the wave. If you...

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What buoyancy foam do you guys use in the hull?

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by Keencraftsman » Sun Nov 03, 2024 12:26 pm
This topic was posted 78 days ago
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First post in this forum so hey guys.
As the title says I’m looking for the exact foam guys are using in their boats so I can get some ordered for a...

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Welcome, thanks for posting.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024 6:03 am
Extended Transom

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by SuperYeti » Sat Sep 17, 2016 2:51 pm
This topic was posted 3047 days ago
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Hey all, first time poster here. I've decided to build an extended transom for my 16' welded aluminum fishing boat, here's a couple pictures of it:...

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Pynenbrouck, Welcome to the AAB.com Forum, I'm not sure we've heard back from the OP on this thread?

I will make a of couple remarks about extending...

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 2:35 pm
Alumaweld Talon 15' 7"

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by dave » Fri Oct 18, 2024 4:33 pm
This topic was posted 94 days ago
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I bought this boat because of the wealth of information on this site. I haven't taken the boat out in two years. I'll be 80 in a couple of months,...

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I'm going to keep it for a while.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:05 pm
Help finding small boat builder suppling discount stores in late 1960s

Last post by skypoke « Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:54 pm
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by Karl V » Sat May 25, 2024 4:48 pm
This topic was posted 240 days ago
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I have an aluminum flat bottom boat, 12ft long with a 32 in beam that I'm trying to register in Arkansas for use with a small trolling motor.

The...

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That is almost certainly a Mon Ark, made in Monticello, Ar. They got their start by building a bunch of small skiffs, hitting the road, and...

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Last post by skypoke
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:54 pm
One3 Powerboats 34 Offshore Pilot House

Last post by welder « Sun Oct 27, 2024 6:04 pm
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by one3powerboats » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:20 pm
This topic was posted 89 days ago
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Hello Aluminum Alloy forum.
Sharing some photos of my last delivery. She's 34' beam10' with a 24 degree bottom, Twin 300 single propeller...

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WOW, that should give her some great range.

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Last post by welder
Sun Oct 27, 2024 6:04 pm
Bottom paint - Canada

Last post by IronwoodIsland « Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:59 pm
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by grump444 » Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:04 pm
This topic was posted 738 days ago
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Hi all,

Looking to get some protection on the bottom of our new rig. Based on the great information on previous posts, including full schooling from...

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Did you email Joe to signal that there is interest in getting an Aluminum compatible antifouling paint in Canada again?

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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:59 pm
The "Tinny" sound?

Last post by eljayaus « Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:07 am
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by Fisherman » Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:39 pm
This topic was posted 4712 days ago
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Some aluminum boats give off a tinny vibration sound, especially at certain RPM's. Why? What is making this noise?

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Hey everyone. I know this is an old thread but I am having issues with my traditional sonar (1kw) but only between the rev range of 1400 - 2400 RPM....

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Last post by eljayaus
Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:07 am
Aluminum Chambered Boat

Last post by Mischief15 « Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:42 pm
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by boomtown » Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:24 am
This topic was posted 4499 days ago
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I haven't been able to find anyone who has owned a true ACB (not a Stabicraft)

There is a 29' at Dagmar's in Everett for sale that has been on...

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ACB closed shop because they had a government military contract that got pulled right when they were gaining traction in fairhaven,wa.

They are...

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Last post by Mischief15
Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:42 pm
Pacific 2075, or is it 23?

Last post by Bigger Fish « Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:02 pm
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by Bigger Fish » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:56 pm
This topic was posted 454 days ago
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Good afternoon alloy boats brethren. Yes, I was the lucky person to have recently purchased the “mystery” Pacific that was for sale here on this...

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After numerous hiccups along the way, the refit of MIGHTY is finally complete. Added:

Radar Arch
Rocket Launcher
Raw Water Washdown...

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Last post by Bigger Fish
Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:02 pm
Crack inside transom

Last post by kmorin « Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:32 am
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by HARD_WAY » Wed May 24, 2023 11:22 am
This topic was posted 607 days ago
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Good Morning:

A google search with the same subject revealed a 10 year old post in here by giddy that finished off with the discovery of a crack in...

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AlaskaDon85,
When I view the post I see a 'place holder' for another image? Anyway the only picture I can see is the outboard after starboard...

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Last post by kmorin
Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:32 am
Novel aluminum boat use

Last post by m32825 « Tue Aug 20, 2024 2:57 pm
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by m32825 » Mon Aug 19, 2024 9:35 pm
This topic was posted 153 days ago
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tractor canopy.jpg

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Yours?

Haha, no, I like something I can stand on.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024 2:57 pm
Big Cat

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by DivingDerek » Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:34 pm
This topic was posted 196 days ago

Just towed it 1400nm. 75X30’ going to make it my dive boat with moon pool and shark cage

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Last post by DivingDerek
Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:34 pm
Downsides to a catamaran

Last post by AlaskaBruce « Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:59 pm
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by Chtucker » Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:22 pm
This topic was posted 4374 days ago
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I have mostly heard the upsides of catamaran... What are the downsides?

Some that concern me is trailer width & possibly resale as it might be a...

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We love our 28 foot maxcat with a 10 foot beam. Our problem is unreliable I/O's that were rebuilt 250 hours ago but one engine just blew. We can't...

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Last post by AlaskaBruce
Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:59 pm
specmar 2434 plans, your thoughts

Last post by messmaker « Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:25 pm
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by noexcuses2 » Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:03 pm
This topic was posted 2109 days ago
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Looking at the Specmar 2434 plan. Boat will be used for ocean fishing of the oregon and washington coast for Halibut/tuna bottom fish and crabbing.....

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Did you ever end up building this hull. I just finished the design to have a walk around cabin and am about to order
the materials. Just curious how...

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Last post by messmaker
Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:25 pm
Maintenance issue

Last post by OakTree « Wed Jun 05, 2024 11:58 pm
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by OakTree » Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:53 am
This topic was posted 229 days ago
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Hi - just purchased a 2022 Silverstreak Challenger with very low hours. The aluminum in the interior of the boat has white spots and I am looking for...

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Thanks for the reply. Really want to avoid making a mess of the boat.

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Last post by OakTree
Wed Jun 05, 2024 11:58 pm
The Fall Guy, starring Australian tinny

Last post by welder « Tue May 07, 2024 8:00 pm
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by m32825 » Fri May 03, 2024 5:17 pm
This topic was posted 262 days ago
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New action/comedy/romance movie stars an Australian tinny playing an important supporting role during a chase scene. Anyone know who built it?...

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That's cuz I'm a guy that does Secrete Squirrel stuff. :joecool:
:roflmao:
:rotfl:
:beer:

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Last post by welder
Tue May 07, 2024 8:00 pm
Is this hull too far gone?

Last post by kmorin « Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:36 pm
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by Peterwd » Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:57 pm
This topic was posted 323 days ago
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Hi All,

I am new to this forum but have been reading for hours searching previous posts and threads and finding out way more information than I knew...

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Ironwood,

Would it be feasible to salvage this valuable hull by strip planking a new skin over the old plating in the corroded area below the...

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Last post by kmorin
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:36 pm
Crack in aluminum I beam Trailer - Fixable?

Last post by welder « Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:00 pm
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by Tin Cup » Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:59 pm
This topic was posted 311 days ago
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Greetings,

I posted this on another forum, but we have better aluminum expertise here.

I just noticed a small crack in the bottom of my Venture...

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Thanks Kevin,

I've decided to buy a new trailer. This trailer is overloaded and I trailer too often and too far to make it worth the risk. ...

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Last post by welder
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Labor Hours

Last post by starbright55 « Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:00 pm
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by starbright55 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:08 pm
This topic was posted 417 days ago
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New to the board!

I have ordered a Specmar kit. It's their 4.5m rib ( ). I had planned to build it myself with a friend that is a MUCH more...

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starbright, Welcome to the AAB.com Forum, as welder has mentioned, build sequence image posts are always widely read here, hope you'll share yours?...

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