Downrigger ???
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AlloyToy »
Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:15 pm
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I have a Penn downrigger with a swivel base. However It doesn't seem to have any way to lock it from swiveling. It's round about 5 1/2 around with a...
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G'Day Dave,
Hope you are busy with charters. :D :D :D :D
Those Everol DRs are available through Tackle Direct for ONLY $450. :shock: :shock:...
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:52 am
Welding Precautions and Modifications
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AlloyToy »
Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:36 am
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Guys,
Just thought it would be good since there are so many of us, to list some safety precautions than should be considered before modifying &...
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Very good advice Ironwood Boats and welder. I knew of a local welder where I live that was working on a herring skiff and didn't realize that one of...
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Last post by Sculpin
Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:43 am
Welds
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Danielw »
Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:19 pm
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G'day folks.I've been looking at a lot of boats on this site and in particular the welds(I'm a welder).It looks to me that a lot of the...
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Good thread, Danielw!
There's some good info being spoken here.
I hear the terms mig and tig talked about in regards to welding but didn't really...
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:48 pm
Our friend at Sharkhide
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JETTYWOLF »
Thu May 08, 2008 9:11 pm
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Where is T-birder? From Sharkhide?
I read this and thought it was kinda cool, and like this test of Sharkhide Aluminum protectant......
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But...
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Thangs that make ya say Hmmmmm. :shock:
Definitely - Hmmmmmm.
Wayne
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Last post by Daddy'O
Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:08 pm
PACIFIC/BLM - stern cutting table/snack tray
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JETTYWOLF »
Thu May 22, 2008 9:04 am
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Alrighty, this may not hold a candle to the Aussie/New Zealander version of a stern cutting table-rod holder-sinker tray-air foil.
But because I saw...
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been using my board on that rail and took that unweildy 31x20 pole holder mounted one out of the boats storage locker.
I doesn't go NO where, and is...
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:42 pm
FINISHED MY COCKPIT WITH HERCULINER
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Ironwoodtuna »
Sun May 25, 2008 9:53 am
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Well my weekend got cut short by some engine problems, so, Cody and I got to work on finishing the interior of the cockpit with Herculiner. Here are...
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Sorry, but it only comes in gray, black and red. Maybe the custom spray on liners could be gotten in lighter gray.
Gotch'a. :)
Ah' is that...
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Last post by Ironwoodtuna
Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:12 am
Looking for The best stainless steel latch
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Bob5292 »
Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:17 am
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I need a latch for my tuna door. I haven't found anything great yet, so I figured with the wealth of knowledge we have on the board I would see what...
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Good pic's Bevan. I have seen those rubber latches on other boats before and really like them. The Fisheries guys up here have them on their storm...
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Last post by Sculpin
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:59 am
Impeller change out
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welder »
Sat May 24, 2008 2:07 pm
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1.5 hours and 2 Pepsi's , it was a piece of cake and once again the Camera was left in the house but the process is VERY simpleand it helps GREATLY...
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The end cap changes were a piece of cake , I didn't loose more then a teaspoon from each side.
If ya turn the motor all the way one way then work on...
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Last post by welder
Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:23 pm
Nice Job On Restoring A Tinnie
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IN2DEEP »
Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:49 pm
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Ran across this write up on restoring a small alloy:
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Epoxy coated wood floor, even for an obvious fresh water fisherman.
Good Thinking and agree, nice job.
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:02 pm
GO FAST CENTER CONSOLES
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Ironwoodtuna »
Sat May 31, 2008 7:47 pm
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Screw the fuel economy, give me three 300hp bad boys hanging on the back of a 34' Ironwood GO FAST!
THis is the picture that got me to say I DO! to...
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That is a great looking boat Marty. I remember seeing that photo a few years back and thought the same thing. An Ironwood is just not in my budget...
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Last post by Sculpin
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:11 am
Try this with NON ALLOY
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coast2coast »
Thu May 29, 2008 8:30 pm
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A couple of weeks ago there was a thread that said I'm glad I'm not on vacation this week , well I was on vacation that week. My youngest son was...
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Been there done that....Alloy always wins.
You should have seen the other guys boat.
But, I reccomend never colliding. It ain't fun in the long run.
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:24 am
Sculpin project No.1
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Sculpin »
Sun May 11, 2008 10:55 pm
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Well I new it wasn't going to be pretty as I peeked under the floor boards before a purchased her. I ripped them all out to see what was under there....
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Looking good The Rock
They are right about the staples. Get a box of monel staples and double them up around the other staples. Eventually they...
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Last post by IN2DEEP
Fri May 30, 2008 12:50 am
trim tab position
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Merlin »
Sat May 24, 2008 12:04 pm
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I'm getting a lot of work done on the boat - it's been slow because every time I need something I have to beg someone to bring it down from the...
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Damn, those are sweet. What about pitching side to side while drifting - seems like regular tabs would slow it down a bit? The Volvo unit looks...
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Last post by Merlin
Sun May 25, 2008 1:45 pm
What do you see wrong here?
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Boston Joe »
Wed May 21, 2008 5:46 pm
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Starbord side
Port Side
I did not notice this till Adrian pointed it out to me. Thanks. Joe.
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Lester how ya doin?.......I think the only thing I really want is Richard's/Skfmj metal hatch. The rest is having a little fun.
Boston Joe do you...
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Last post by mojomizer
Fri May 23, 2008 2:01 am
Sculpin Project #2
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Sculpin »
Mon May 19, 2008 12:36 am
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Well here I go like everything else I do leaving one project unfinished and jump onto another. I decided after the acid solution wash I wanted to...
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No need to post pic of bottle....I could see it was Collenites from a few thousand miles away.
Eagle eyes. :wink: I had Lasik surgery and am good to...
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Tue May 20, 2008 7:06 am
Hyd. Steering
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welder »
Sun May 18, 2008 8:06 pm
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Just put a seal kit in today, I did need a 3rd hand to back up the other side of the arm .
Thanks Wayne and Scott , a cold beer and a hand are...
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I did it just like the picture on the instructions but the eye vee bottle is sitll hanging there tonight and I didn't have ANY bubbles but I will...
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Last post by welder
Mon May 19, 2008 9:44 pm
NEW INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
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Ironwoodtuna »
Sun May 11, 2008 12:20 pm
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Well, Cody and I did some nice little changes to XIAO MU JI for this season.
1st, we doubled the size of the forward overhead console so it would be...
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My sliding side windows leak at the bottom track in heavy rain, the rest of the fixed do not. Initially I thought that I should have done the reddish...
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Last post by Sculpin
Tue May 13, 2008 2:41 pm
Anchor light
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Capt. G »
Sun May 11, 2008 5:15 pm
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Just a minor thing but a good friend of mine constructed this all around light on a metal mast that telescopes in while traveling...he even put it on...
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I really like that telescopic feature to the all around light. Looks like a real nice job.
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Last post by Sculpin
Mon May 12, 2008 7:01 pm
ALLOY BOAT STICKERS & ARMORTEC BEDLINNER
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Ironwoodtuna »
Sun May 11, 2008 11:52 am
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Well Boys XIOA MU JI is back in the water!
Cody and I have done a little work on her...Take a look!
I replaced my Bottomline Echosounder/GPS unit...
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The HERCULINER material was really easy to do.
A) 1st and most importantly, stir the can very very well. You will see the fluid change consistancy...
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Last post by Ironwoodtuna
Mon May 12, 2008 6:14 am
Speedy, for the Do-It-Yourselfer
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JETTYWOLF »
Fri May 09, 2008 8:48 am
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Found this place...Hmm......they have aluminum pipe? Large diameter pipe.....double hmmm.
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Yep......$98.51
Still haven't been in the position to do squat, though.
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Fri May 09, 2008 2:57 pm
Need advice on rod storage
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FISHOFF »
Sun May 04, 2008 9:14 am
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I want to do some rod storage under the side gunnals on my 2025. What type of rod holders and how to fasten to the boat :?: Thanks Rick
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We fitted these by slotting through the carpet and sealing to the side of the boat.
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Last post by amfboats
Thu May 08, 2008 4:57 pm
Life rafts...whose got one?
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S L Dave »
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:25 am
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I have been toying with getting a raft for a while with a small canister to mount on top.
I fish coastal waters and am alone 90 percent of the...
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Hello Alloy Toy, I am working my behind off, pretty soon I'll need suspenders. Life is great, thanks for asking.
Well I am seriously looking at at a...
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Last post by mojomizer
Wed May 07, 2008 10:08 pm
What Does A Machinest Do On His Day Off???
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IN2DEEP »
Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:50 pm
This topic was posted 5836 days ago
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Work some more!!!
OK Jettywolf, metal shop is in session.
This isn't boat related but it does involve ALLOY 3/16 6061 T-6 plate
Needed to make some...
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Kenny Roberts, I like that name , KING of ROAD RACING for Yamaha
3cyl. 500cc 2 stroke WFO = Wild ride :shock:
Jay, my last name is Roberts and I...
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Last post by welder
Thu May 01, 2008 10:38 pm
new project - advice requested...
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Merlin »
Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:52 am
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Hi all,
It's been a while. I've been lurking and soaking up info but haven't posted in a bit. I've had several projects to get behind me and now I...
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Merlin,
It sounds as if you've got all the safety basics covered :wink:
One other thing that I didn't mention about drilling NON ALLOY is to clamp...
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Last post by IN2DEEP
Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:36 am
Remember all the IN-THE-WATER talk on THT???
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JETTYWOLF »
Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:01 pm
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I know some of you have to remember all the talk about flushing your outboard on THT, not all that long ago.
I think it was Broadcove (??) not sure,...
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Jettywolf,
The valve adjustment is old school mechanical. It takes a flat blade screwdriver, a couple feeler gauges and a wrench for the lock nut....
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Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:58 pm
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