Pacific 23 Launch Ladder
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AlloyToy »
Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:02 am
This topic was posted 1392 days ago
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Anyone build a launch ladder to help launch your beast. Something that allows you to step from the trailer up and into the bow to back the boat off...
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I like that idea. I need to get up at least two steps maybe 3 :thumbsup:
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Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:39 pm
Compound curve advice
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johnmcshea »
Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:06 am
This topic was posted 1410 days ago
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Hello,
I'm new to this forum, I'm also new to aluminium boat construction despite being a professional boatbuilder for over 20 years my training and...
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John, sent a site PM to you this Sun. afternoon.
Cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai, AK
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Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:20 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 2394 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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Update - Fill line has a hole in it and was starting to corrode. Will be replacing both the fill line and the engine supply line just to be safe....
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Last post by timeo
Sat May 02, 2020 9:00 pm
Welding Aluminum Boats after your 60's
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kmorin »
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:12 pm
This topic was posted 1659 days ago
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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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Update:
IF you TIG weld regularly you'll recognize some of my remarks' content more than if you don't weld at all? MIG happens pretty fast, so these...
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:34 pm
Small trailer re do
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gandrfab »
Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:05 pm
This topic was posted 1687 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.
Galvanized steel axle and angle...
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Put it all back together no paint or tape. Let it ride.
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Last post by gandrfab
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 1785 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.
Clean and patch is the 2nd choice.
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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 1718 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.
Im looking to build a cheap floor and I'm now considering a...
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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 1747 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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Last post by rasmuss
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 3544 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,
I usually hull model in Delftship Pro, and export to SketchUP to use for display or illustration. In D'ship Pro there is a...
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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 1731 days ago
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Kmorin,
I was intrigued by your brief comment about smoothing curves in sketchup, changing them from faceted segmented curves to smooth curves. What...
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alumioforte,
Couple remarks in reply to your question- not sure what my remark was so... I'm not taking time to hunt it down. I'll just reply a...
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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 1737 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 1868 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 1791 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)
I do not like them if I have to get in and out of them during the day.
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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 1811 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 2335 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?
I've reported on the need for the spring loaded/ceramic pellet contact tips, and...
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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 1830 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 1873 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.
G&R, you can view the refusal to do a poor job as turn(ing) my nose up...
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:42 pm
First-time build Questions and thoughts
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FullMetalJacket0317 »
Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:04 pm
This topic was posted 1917 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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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 2260 days ago
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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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Last post by gandrfab
Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:06 pm
24' DYI alloy remodel
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Tfitz »
Sun Dec 21, 2014 2:31 am
This topic was posted 3411 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 2223 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 .
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
Venting Battery Locker
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ehsvp »
Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:01 am
This topic was posted 2303 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,
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
Buiding an aluminum seine skiff
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sandusk »
Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:24 pm
This topic was posted 2311 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
Welder issues, need the experts advise
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ReelSong »
Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:38 am
This topic was posted 3480 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 2367 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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