Brass!!!
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3f8 »
Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:03 pm
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Unhappy find. Yes boys and girls that is a brass fitting on an aluminum nipple in a deck bilge.The other pic is the nipple from a line already...
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Pipe threads, no matter how we goop'em up, lube'em or seal them are a pain in the stern in aluminum! Pipe threads are a wedge - they seal by jamming...
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Tue Jul 05, 2016 4:47 pm
Anyone build a trailer?
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Chtucker »
Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:05 pm
This topic was posted 3082 days ago
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I have been pricing aluminum I beam trailers. Locally built, for what I want is insane $$$. With the same specifications, a trailer built in Florida...
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Well here it is at 80%
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Thu May 26, 2016 11:53 pm
Fuel tank build
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joe85000 »
Tue May 17, 2016 5:50 am
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Will start building a fuel tank for my project soon and have a couple questions. The tank will be 175gal. and will be for twin 4 cylinder 4-strokes....
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joe,
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Thu May 19, 2016 6:11 pm
Metal Shark 42 Fearless build
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Hull9 »
Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:17 pm
This topic was posted 2942 days ago
My new boat has been in engineering for quite some time but I'm excited that she starting coming together this week. Jimmy sent me these photos...
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Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:17 pm
build question????
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joe85000 »
Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:59 am
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I am building a 28' center console that will have twin outboards. I need to know what size pipes I need to run from the console to the back of the...
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I'm running two four inch conduits and two two inch conduits on the new build, my two 2 pipes on the last build filled up fast
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Last post by ReelSong
Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:03 pm
Pacific Bilge Pumps
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Challenge »
Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:48 am
This topic was posted 2944 days ago
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I have a 2007 Pacific 20' the current bilge pump is a West Marine 800 Bilge Pro 800, Does anyone know if it's OEM.
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Those switches are failure prone (any float switch really)
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Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:57 am
Suggestions? 25' Workskiff ideas..
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alaskabrett »
Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:54 am
This topic was posted 2955 days ago
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Hello.
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IMG_1522.jpg Will do this month if I come up with good design, can afford and can find reasonably priced and available welder sounds like job #1
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Last post by Chaps
Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:21 am
Paint
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joe85000 »
Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:43 am
This topic was posted 2962 days ago
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Southeast Louisiana guy new to the forum working on a 24-28' project. I need some help to get the best primer/paint for my boat. I know all about the...
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Thanks that is the kind of info I am looking for!
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Thu Mar 17, 2016 3:02 pm
Thruster Tube for Lewmar 140TT
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Icy »
Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:02 pm
This topic was posted 2984 days ago
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I am having fits trying to find a 5000 series tube so I can install a bow thruster on my boat.
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Lewmar, Imtra, and Vetus all list aluminum bow thruster tubes on their websites, Imtra I believe lists them as 5000 series.
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Last post by Chtucker
Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:25 am
Trim Tabs
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NTGeorge »
Sun Jun 22, 2014 2:03 am
This topic was posted 3590 days ago
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Hey Guys
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Can't answer that first question because I never run my boat wide open. The boat is a lot more comfortable at higher speeds particularly in short...
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Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:29 pm
Weld sequence
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Goingfishing »
Fri Dec 25, 2015 7:40 am
This topic was posted 3039 days ago
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image.jpeg
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Welder I would love that option. These hulls are built around a single 6100x1525x5 sole sheet. The frames are fitted and welded into the sole sheet,...
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Sun Jan 03, 2016 7:17 am
Installing self bailing decks
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Goingfishing »
Fri Jan 01, 2016 7:12 am
This topic was posted 3032 days ago
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Thoughts on welded in vs sikaflex and riveted in decks.
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goingfishing,
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Jan 02, 2016 1:52 pm
Using Hull Stiffener Extrusion
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kmorin »
Tue Dec 01, 2015 1:10 am
This topic was posted 3063 days ago
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One of the nicest extrusions ever drawn and extruded is the Hull Stiffener which is (at least) available from Alaska Copper and Brass, but I'm not...
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Dan, as popular as it is on this side of the country seems odd that a vendor Local Metal Supplier didn't carry it over on the Atlantic side but I'm...
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:00 pm
Bow Eye Welding
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Challenge »
Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:03 am
This topic was posted 3082 days ago
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Hello
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Thanks Alloy...However My boats is up in MA, :hammer:
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Last post by Challenge
Wed Nov 25, 2015 8:57 pm
New unproven design question
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Cbavor »
Wed Nov 11, 2015 5:19 pm
This topic was posted 3082 days ago
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Hi I'm new here . My first post . I've been reading a lot . Lots of great info here .
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I say if you feel confident in you welding abilities, and your willing to do and re do a few things then pic a proven design or designer and go for...
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Last post by ReelSong
Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:49 pm
Dock Cart
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goatram »
Fri Nov 13, 2015 11:11 pm
This topic was posted 3080 days ago
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Well my old dock cart Doo-doo the bed after three years staying in Westport, WA on the boat. I bought the cart from Lowes on the way to launch the boat...
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Looks great, John. How has your leg healed up?
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Last post by goatram
Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:54 am
Set up MP350
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alanf »
Thu Nov 27, 2014 7:46 pm
This topic was posted 3431 days ago
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I have just managed to wrangle a Lincoln MP350 with spool gun for the high school metal shop I teach in. I didn't get any set up advice from the...
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Alanf, I wasn't trying to infer poor manners- just trying to get some reaction with a spoof.
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:06 pm
Shop talk?
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gandrfab »
Thu Oct 08, 2015 2:32 pm
This topic was posted 3116 days ago
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I have a AR part that needs repair.
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I went with your recommendation.
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Last post by gandrfab
Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:02 pm
Marine Cushions
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AlloyToy »
Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:43 am
This topic was posted 3245 days ago
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My cushions are shot on the rear seat. I'm seriously thinking about installing bean bag cushions this time around :idea: We have the bean bags for...
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I never remember what I read, but I do not know why this is, remember it well.
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Last post by teabiofeul
Mon Oct 05, 2015 6:06 am
meat eater
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welderbob »
Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:55 pm
This topic was posted 4619 days ago
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We have been doing this a long time, but were always looking for a new or better tool. At a recent training seminar we were asked where is our meat...
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Hey-SUSE! Christos!!!! GoingFishing I guess we all have some clear picture post of why this tool gets called the Meat Axe!!!....?
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Last post by kmorin
Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:58 pm
15' skiff plans, boston whaler like?
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bkcorwin »
Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:20 am
This topic was posted 3152 days ago
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Hi everyone. I have been researching building an aluminum boat. I have been looking for plans for a boat that is something like a 15' boston whaler,...
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Hi Kevin,
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Last post by Challenge
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:38 am
Boat plans
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DLC »
Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:19 pm
This topic was posted 3287 days ago
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Hello all I am working on a boat desgin and woundering if anyone could take a look and tell me if it will be strong enuff.
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Goingfishing, thanks for the post & picture, we'd love to see your entire build photo series. I'd suggest that you start a new thread/topic and post...
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:02 am
Marine Glass????
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Sabs28 »
Sun May 18, 2014 2:51 pm
This topic was posted 3624 days ago
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Can Lexan be used for boat windows or do I need Marine Glass ???? :popcorn:
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what happens if you lose power in the river?
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Last post by Sabs28
Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:49 am
Alloy Ice Cruzer/Saw Mill
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welder »
Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:14 pm
This topic was posted 3335 days ago
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OK, who is up for a custom build, it would look cool with twins...
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At least he gets to use his boat year round :thumbsup: And it beats walking across the ice. Probably even floats if it falls through. :thumbsup:
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Last post by Sabs28
Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:14 am
LED Spreader Light
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AlloyToy »
Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:47 am
This topic was posted 3229 days ago
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Just added a LED Spreader light I picked up on ebay for short money. I was amazed at the intensity of the light. May have to do a night squid trip...
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Ebay & Amazon have a ton of led lights at good prices. I called my local auto parts store & they wanted 2-4 times the money.
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Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:32 am
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