Welding Aluminum Boats after your 60's
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kmorin »
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:12 pm
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I doubt there are that many AAB.com forum members who are still trying to weld for a day's work as they close in their 70th year? I am. I tried some...
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Very good! I will try to be more diligent about my PPE on the next project. Hey heres a photo i took this summer while down in your area with my...
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Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:37 pm
Small trailer re do
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gandrfab »
Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:05 pm
This topic was posted 142 days ago
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My father in law has an aluminum I beam trailer and is replacing the running gear with the same hardware he had.
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Put it all back together no paint or tape. Let it ride.
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Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:21 am
Fixing severe pitting and holes on alu boat
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rasmuss »
Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:14 pm
This topic was posted 240 days ago
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So I got my first boat, a aluminium one, and now after one season, its leaking. I tore up the floor to have a look and there is deep pitting and one...
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Cut out, replace is the answer when it is too corroded to weld.
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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:00 am
Flooring from untrated wood and linseed oil
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rasmuss »
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:14 am
This topic was posted 172 days ago
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Hi had a thread on this subject that died off so I'm trying agin with a clearer question.
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Yes, this is the topic I posted that seemed to have died off.
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Last post by rasmuss
Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:20 pm
Building floors from larch wood
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rasmuss »
Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:02 am
This topic was posted 201 days ago
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Hi, I have a small open alu boat. I have had som problems with corrosion in the bilge and with som e help of this forum, we suspect its from the...
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Ok, so I have made some searches on the forum and I can see that there are more people that have had bilge corrosion problems possibly from treated...
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Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:20 pm
Aluminum Panga ??
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kmorin »
Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:42 pm
This topic was posted 1998 days ago
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We've had some passing discussions of the panga hull form, and even proposed it being built in welded aluminum alloy as a good open ocean fishing...
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Marcus,
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Last post by kmorin
Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:12 pm
Smoothing curves in SketchUp
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alumioforte »
Sat Jul 27, 2019 11:19 pm
This topic was posted 185 days ago
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Kmorin,
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alumioforte,
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Last post by kmorin
Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:21 pm
Little beater?
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gandrfab »
Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:52 am
This topic was posted 191 days ago
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What's 100 gauge?
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AWESOME little boats, got to love our ALLOY
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Last post by welder
Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:20 pm
Workboats Northwest | Silverback Shop Pics
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alumioforte »
Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:13 pm
This topic was posted 322 days ago
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Landing craft coming along nicely, with a hardtop retrofit completed by Rudnick Mfg in the background..
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Ran a Wooldridge SuperCub today. Definitely a notably stable, deep, wide and good performing skiff, very beamy yet less than 14' long. No wasted...
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Last post by alumioforte
Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:47 pm
Soft or hard cooler?
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Xteani »
Wed May 29, 2019 3:13 am
This topic was posted 245 days ago
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Looking at RTIC or similar. My boat does not have much room so looking for something that won't take up as much room. Are the hoppers just as good as...
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I have found that soft coolers are good for transport (pack and stow)
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Last post by gandrfab
Wed May 29, 2019 4:55 am
Bow Hatch SUCKS, need drain mod
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Vossie »
Thu May 09, 2019 1:24 am
This topic was posted 265 days ago
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Bought my first aluminum boat 5 mo ago and am learning tons from this site. One item that is making me scratch my head is how the boat manufacturer...
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Hi, welder
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Last post by gandrfab
Sat May 18, 2019 7:47 am
Miller 350 MIG systems
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kmorin »
Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:38 pm
This topic was posted 789 days ago
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On other forums, and here too we've heard a mixed bag of responses to the MK Systems manufactured Python MIG push pull system used on the Miller...
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More MK PYthon reports for anyone who is using one of these guns?
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Last post by kmorin
Wed May 01, 2019 1:33 pm
Koffler bay bee price
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dflorea »
Fri Apr 19, 2019 1:58 pm
This topic was posted 285 days ago
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I'm looking a a Later model Koffler bay bee cc. I can't find a value on it as Koffler boats on NADA guide stop at year 2000. I ran into an issue on a...
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Honestly, I think NADA guides are not always the best rule of thumb. They are tailored more for hugely popular generic brands. Boats built...
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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:50 pm
Removing Weld Induced Warping In Aluminum Panels
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ehsvp »
Thu Mar 07, 2019 2:32 pm
This topic was posted 328 days ago
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Anyone have a good method of removing heat induced warping of aluminum panels from welding? I realize the best solution is to prevent it from the...
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Sure I could turn my nose up and say I'm going to do it right or not at all.
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:42 pm
Lower unit paint/corrosion issues.
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gandrfab »
Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:58 pm
This topic was posted 361 days ago
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Mercury 4 stroke, 300+ hours, guess 4 years old. Shhhh Don't tell welder this is on a glass boat.
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What does AAB recommend for paint?
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Last post by gandrfab
Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:16 pm
First-time build Questions and thoughts
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FullMetalJacket0317 »
Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:04 pm
This topic was posted 372 days ago
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Hello everyone,
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The line between saving a buck and ending up with junk is hard to find.
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Last post by gandrfab
Sat Jan 26, 2019 5:57 am
5052 H32 ?
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gandrfab »
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:18 am
This topic was posted 714 days ago
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I'm replacing the cracked plastic tank on my hydraulic bender.
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Sadly, I never got around to doing this simple test.
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Last post by gandrfab
Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:06 pm
Pacific boat fuel tank, lasted only 11 yrs.
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JETTYWOLF »
Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:38 am
This topic was posted 848 days ago
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LONG TIME NO SEE!
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There are many 11+ year old Pacifics in the world... How many have had this happen to them?
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Last post by capesteve
Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:15 pm
24' DYI alloy remodel
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Tfitz »
Sun Dec 21, 2014 2:31 am
This topic was posted 1865 days ago
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I bought this custom aluminum boat last summer with big plans to make it fit my needs. I can weld steel ok so I thought I could buy a spool gun and...
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Tfitz, now all my remarks were in the best sense of appreciation for overbuilding but there may not be many/any images of this build - not sure yet?...
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Last post by kmorin
Mon May 28, 2018 10:39 pm
aluminum prices????
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welderbob »
Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:01 pm
This topic was posted 677 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 .
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If you think Aluminum is bad, check out steel. Its jumped bigtime already.
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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:09 pm
Venting Battery Locker
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ehsvp »
Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:01 am
This topic was posted 757 days ago
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I need to properly vent my battery locker which is located at the stern of the boat above the deck. The battery selector switch panel is also in that...
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Kevin,
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Last post by ehsvp
Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:39 am
Buiding an aluminum seine skiff
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sandusk »
Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:24 pm
This topic was posted 765 days ago
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After quite a bit of searching, I have only been able to find one company that does seine skiff kits.
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sandusk,
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:25 pm
Welder issues, need the experts advise
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ReelSong »
Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:38 am
This topic was posted 1934 days ago
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Looking for advise from the experts, I have a Miller 350P pulse mig that has been replaced once, and now with just 60 hours of welder run time is...
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Man, after that fella typed multiple 92,000 word essays, it was the wire?! Omgolly, hahahahahahaha
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Last post by Redly
Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:51 am
Pilot house window replacements
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biggnorm »
Mon Oct 30, 2017 1:56 am
This topic was posted 821 days ago
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Aloha gang I'm rebuilding an ACB boat and need to replace all the Windows in the pilot house. Does anyone have any suggestions where to order? 2 are...
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Unless you have lots of money, buy your own gasket from CR Laurence and have Tacoma Glass cut and polish and temper the panes. Savings of 50% + vs....
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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:34 pm
Time for virgin boat and bottom paint
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Aluminum Clone Owner »
Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:31 am
This topic was posted 827 days ago
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I am finally ready to get this done! :gunner2:
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Generally, long term success when it comes to bottom paint on any boat is all about how the hull is prepped. Get that right and then get a good...
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Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:55 pm
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