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Lower unit paint/corrosion issues.
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gandrfab » Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:58 pm
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Mercury 4 stroke, 300+ hours, guess 4 years old. Shhhh Don't tell welder this is on a glass boat.
Spends it's life on a trailer when not in use....
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It kinda looks like the original factory aluminum anodes were replaced with a zinc anode kit which will not adequately protect an outboard motor and...
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Last post by Chaps
Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:08 pm
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First-time build Questions and thoughts
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FullMetalJacket0317 » Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:04 pm
This topic was posted 27 days ago
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Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum but really like the content I’ve seen so far. I have had an AAB for about 6 years now and love it, but know...
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The line between saving a buck and ending up with junk is hard to find.
Like a electric guitar,
You can get a very expensive one with all sorts of...
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Sat Jan 26, 2019 5:57 am
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5052 H32 ?
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gandrfab » Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:18 am
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I'm replacing the cracked plastic tank on my hydraulic bender.
I cut, DA'd, welded and filled the bottom 5 pieces of 1/8 aluminum with water last...
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Sadly, I never got around to doing this simple test.
My bender reservoir is holding up great.
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Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:06 pm
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Pacific boat fuel tank, lasted only 11 yrs.
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JETTYWOLF » Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:38 am
This topic was posted 504 days ago
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LONG TIME NO SEE!
Hi folks, if you don't know me. I'm a very old AAB.com member who helped talk Welder into building this forum. (Sorry...
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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
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24' DYI alloy remodel
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Tfitz » Sun Dec 21, 2014 2:31 am
This topic was posted 1521 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
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aluminum prices????
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welderbob » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:01 pm
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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 .
Sales...
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If you think Aluminum is bad, check out steel. Its jumped bigtime already.
Its great all the jobs coming back to America and stuff getting more...
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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:09 pm
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Venting Battery Locker
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ehsvp » Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:01 am
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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,
There will be a battery management panel, charging relays and cables inside the cabinet. I could possibly isolate that area from the rest of...
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Last post by ehsvp
Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:39 am
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Buiding an aluminum seine skiff
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sandusk » Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:24 pm
This topic was posted 421 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.
This design uses a traktor jet for...
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sandusk,
I'd say adding 18 beam to any design creates a whole new design unless you make the entire table of offsets grow by a similar...
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:25 pm
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Miller 350 MIG systems
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kmorin » Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:38 pm
This topic was posted 445 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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Very informative Kevin . . . Hey Goatram!
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Last post by Chaps
Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:35 pm
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Welder issues, need the experts advise
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ReelSong » Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:38 am
This topic was posted 1589 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
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Pilot house window replacements
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biggnorm » Mon Oct 30, 2017 1:56 am
This topic was posted 477 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
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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 483 days ago
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I am finally ready to get this done! :gunner2:
I have a boat that I really want to keep, so I want to do the bottom paint right!
I would like a...
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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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Last post by Chaps
Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:55 pm
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Attaching Cushions To Aluminum Seats
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ehsvp » Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:31 am
This topic was posted 482 days ago
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I've fabricated the interior seating for my boat out of aluminum that was left over from the water jet cutting process. The seats will have storage...
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the welting is sewn into the cushion and one of the tracks on the bottom of the page is attached to the boat and cushion is slide in place.
Bob
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Last post by welderbob
Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:09 pm
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Oil as corrosion prevention in bilge?
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skypoke » Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:15 am
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I've got my 28' powercat on the bench for some refreshing. Due to a failed partnership, the boat sat at ex partner's place for a couple years,...
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Well, everybody has their own secret sauce, and as Kevin says, the ACF50 is well proven in aircraft use. That said, I'm sticking with the LPS 3 as it...
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Last post by skypoke
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:31 am
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Has Anyone Installed A Macerator Pump In A Bilge
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ehsvp » Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:51 am
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Hi, I'm interested in finding out if anyone has installed a macerator pump in the bilge of their boat. I have a fish box which is under the deck that...
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Get a Whale Gulper pump. No macerator head to get screwed up and can be mounted higher than fish boxes. Google it & watch the vids
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Last post by Chaps
Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:19 pm
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ACB 2008 30' military model
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Piratesteve » Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:26 pm
This topic was posted 564 days ago
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Just purchased this boat from gsa auction twin etec 2012 250's, 2011 trailer. I want to build the pilot house on the front and do something with the...
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Steve
I just finished a 7.9 Naiad that was originally designed for a inflatable collar. I located a foam company in Hartford Ct who fabricated the...
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Last post by RCSO
Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:21 am
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Miller 350P Aluminum Welder for rent...
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alumioforte » Sat Sep 02, 2017 7:50 pm
This topic was posted 534 days ago
Beautiful machine! I realized i posted my other ad in the wrong section..
Miller 350 with pulse, big argon bottle, 25' push pull gun for rent. $550...
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Last post by alumioforte
Sat Sep 02, 2017 7:50 pm
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Modified Cope 36' Patrol boat build thread
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ReelSong » Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:30 pm
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So here goes nothing, Unwrapped 10,000 lbs of aluminum, and started sorting last week. waiting for I beam for jig frame so started on pilot house...
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Nope, doing the math, I think I have to stick to the 300 Yammies, just dont want to deal with the 350's economy and issues. I think 600 hp will be...
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Last post by ReelSong
Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:15 pm
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Work boat and paint over a soildly bonded existing but worn paint surface
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Sobie2 » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:24 pm
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I have a 1998 painted aluminum landingcraft from Harbercraft boats. It has a ton of dents and paint scratches on it. I have been in the process of...
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Chaps, that is what the primer droplets on the old paint looked like- paint remover- the old paint crinkled up just like stripper- it kind of bubbled...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:50 pm
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:39 am
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Painting aluminum: preperation details
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kmorin » Thu May 11, 2017 1:18 pm
This topic was posted 648 days ago
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I'm writing, again, about painting aluminum because I've recently been involved with a friend's airplane paint job. While a plane is mostly 2024...
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Good stuff, thanks
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Last post by Chaps
Tue May 16, 2017 2:22 am
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BAYRUNNER KEEL WATER
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Ddrsuz » Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:26 pm
This topic was posted 670 days ago
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I have a 20'-6 Bayrunner. 1985 or so. After a day of running the transom drain shows no water. However, there is an aluminum member the length of the...
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Wow, a man with 2 Bayrunners, u must be royalty. Bet u will have some action on the sale.
Dennis
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Tue May 02, 2017 7:57 pm
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Chine and transom cracking
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Sobie2 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:24 pm
This topic was posted 691 days ago
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I have a 22' Harbercraft landing craft that has had seen some very hard use. It is a fully painted hull and I think it is a 1996 vintage. Close...
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Those hand held drum sanders do a real nice job. Depending on the brand they either use an inflatable drum or the drum is built like a flap sanding...
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Last post by Chaps
Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:18 pm
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Vinyl wrap
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ReelSong » Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:38 pm
This topic was posted 733 days ago
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With todays new high tech vinyl wraps, has anyone had any expieriance with wrapping an alloy boat? pro's, Con's , any idea what prep needs to be. I...
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A lot of alloy boats come through my shop and I see quite a bit of vinyl on hull sides. For the most part it seems to hold up better than paint. It...
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Last post by Chaps
Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:35 am
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Guide boat build into a pilot house. Cant wait!
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Crowsridge » Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:54 pm
This topic was posted 764 days ago
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I searched for a guide style boat for two years and stumbled upon this boat. IMG_0063.JPG IMG_0072.JPG So I dragged her home....
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This section is the center beam of the pilot house. 6'6 headroom there. 20151208_162902_opt(R2).jpg
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Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:03 pm
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