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Bottom Paint flaking/hull pitting
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allanb76 »
Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:47 am
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First of all, I stumbled across this forum while trying to learn about my 2019 Silver streak issue....what a great site with a wealth of information!...
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Interesting review of antifouling technologies by the Canadian Navy:
Sadly according to a search I did on approved antifouling paints in Canada,...
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:25 pm
What Type Of Corrosion?
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Hunter24 »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:07 am
This topic was posted 722 days ago
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Can anyone tell me what type of corrosion this is? It is around the rivet near the bottom of the boat. I have a few more that are worse. This is on a...
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And my contribution to Kevin's knowledgeable response is to restate that manufacturers of riveted boats do not use marine grade alloys in boat...
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Last post by Chaps
Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:50 pm
Historic Wooldridge Pictures
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glen wooldridge »
Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:46 pm
This topic was posted 2738 days ago
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In celebration of our 100 year anniversary, we will be going through our archives and posting old pictures.
If you have any old Wooldridge pictures...
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Hi Glen, my name is Philip Williams and i have one of your great grandfaters original drift boat. my dad bought it back in 1969 or 1970 i think and...
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Last post by wilcom
Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:25 pm
Mill Scale
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Tin Cup »
Wed May 04, 2022 9:09 am
This topic was posted 55 days ago
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Greetings AAB,
I hope everyone is having a good spring.
This picture from a recent outing, I like it as it makes the boat look big! The...
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Haven't done it yet, been too busy fishing! Maybe this weekend I'll get to it.
Did run into Clambo yesterday at the ramp in Barrington. Also saw...
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Last post by Tin Cup
Thu May 26, 2022 6:30 am
Pacific skiff vs. Stabicraft
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MaddogShady »
Tue May 24, 2022 9:48 pm
This topic was posted 34 days ago
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Anyone with experience on both a Stabicraft and a Pacific Skiff?
-trying to decide between a stabicraft 2050, 0r 2250 ultra center cab and a Pacific...
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Thanks- I am trying to find the best aluminum boat for the gulf, and the local bays with a pilot house of some sort to keep out of the weather. A...
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Last post by MaddogShady
Wed May 25, 2022 10:07 pm
New boat not so new anymore
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Trousertrout »
Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:13 pm
This topic was posted 70 days ago
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Hello all. Haven't been on here for a bit. I finally received my boat at the end of December. I took it out of wanchese for the giant bluefin...
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maiadash ,
We'd like a separate topic and build sequence pictures! Not just a teaser that you've built- Pls post a thread on your build??
T'trout,...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu May 19, 2022 2:56 pm
CORROSION!!! And lots of it.
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Rockfisher62 »
Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:42 pm
This topic was posted 67 days ago
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I was going fishing last week, then I noticed a foul odor from my boat. I thought a battery tipped over. Nope. I took everything apart and found...
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Rock'62,
I'd remark about the newer photos in context of the first set you posted.
1st. I'd say there might be two separate but related instances...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:25 pm
Lund Alaskan floatation
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slammer32 »
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:33 am
This topic was posted 69 days ago
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Hi - 1999 Lund Alaskan 18 ft. Floatation is water logged. looking at redoing it all. Looks like I can access by pulling floor and the top of the...
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Just bottles. The boats never sank so I guess it worked out
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Last post by Trousertrout
Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:45 pm
G3 Boat Rolls to Port
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Wishbone5902 »
Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:53 pm
This topic was posted 70 days ago
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I have a 2019 G3 18 ft DLX Bay Series with a 90 VMax Yamaha. I recently had the prop repaired for a slightly bent blade and afterwards the boat now...
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Did this do this before the prop repair?
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Last post by welder
Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:10 am
Welding
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Metal Health »
Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:55 pm
This topic was posted 76 days ago
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I have a Pacific 2325 based here in NJ and I’m looking for a welder that has experience with aluminum boats. Any recommendations in the Northeast?
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Metal Health,
Never met One-3 before, he's on the East Coast and I'm in Alaska, but I have built a few welded aluminum boats and will say the anyone...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:50 pm
Zep-a-Lume
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salmonater »
Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:16 pm
This topic was posted 99 days ago
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I’ve been trying to source this and can’t find anyone who still Carry’s it. I emailed Zep and they haven’t responded, any ideas?
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I found ZepAlum at Kenworth trucking store. They use it to wash down Aluminum trailers
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Last post by Tfitz
Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:19 pm
list of self-bailing manufacturers?
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JB365 »
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:18 pm
This topic was posted 123 days ago
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No need to start the advantages/disadvantages of self-bailing hulls debate again, that has been covered enough times. Everybody's got their...
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Thanks Criagb,
Very good insight, got any details on what your experience is? It feels like I could learn from your wisdom, that's all.
I can go 20+...
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Last post by JB365
Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:42 am
Should I avoid this boat
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TN4thGen »
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:22 am
This topic was posted 129 days ago
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Hello! I have just discovered this forum, and I’m looking forward to learning more about aluminum boats.
I am shopping for a Marinette and I...
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Well you forced me to find my reading glasses Kevin and take a closer look . . . and it's still hard to tell for sure. The forefoot could be rough...
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Last post by Chaps
Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:47 pm
bringing home a new boat.
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Sparky508 »
Mon Sep 27, 2021 1:13 pm
This topic was posted 274 days ago
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Been searching all over hell to breakfast and looking to see if I have this correct.
Bringing home a brandy new AL boat. (220 pro fisherman) I...
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Nice looking ride, should have many years of joy with her.
:thumbsup: :beer: :thumbsup: :beer: :joecool:
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Last post by welder
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:25 pm
Wrong brush used on boat
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Douglasdzaster »
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:44 am
This topic was posted 158 days ago
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Hello everyone, I’m new here. Please forgive me if I’m posting in the wrong place.
I’m in a bit of a pickle. I’ve been sanding the floor in my 1983...
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Kevin, THANK YOU for another awesome post.
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Last post by welder
Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:28 pm
17' Valco Bayrunner leak problem
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silverstreak1 »
Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:09 pm
This topic was posted 167 days ago
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Hi Forum members,
I have a 1990 vintage 17' Valco Bayrunner I purchased about 8 years ago. It is powered by a 2004 Mercury 60 hp 4 stroke engine....
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silverstreak1,
I'd vote the primary problem was from the foam in the bilges? If you search a little in the recent posts we've seen several...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:22 pm
Sound proofing in hull
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Powercat »
Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:59 am
This topic was posted 164 days ago
Hi everyone
Just looking for some advice on a 6.7m cat we are having built for which we discussed soundproofing the hull and which they have fitted...
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Last post by Powercat
Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:59 am
Corrosion on kicker anode only
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Trousertrout »
Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:22 pm
This topic was posted 173 days ago
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Boat is 1 week old. Only been in the water for 3 days(freshwater). Corrosion starting on kicker anode. Hull, main motor anodes are fine. Duckworth...
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Your kicker anode is not welded, those are your hull anodes that are welded. All outboards, even big Mercury's with stainless props, are factory...
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Last post by Chaps
Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:37 pm
Pilot house build wanted
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Tonyle1987 »
Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:00 pm
This topic was posted 181 days ago
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Hi, I just want to build the pilot house for my pacific skiff 23/25 anyone know any place around in New England do that.
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I live in Rhode Island. Thanks you everyone
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Last post by Tonyle1987
Mon Jan 03, 2022 12:14 pm
21' Silver Streak Haida Center Console
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MallardRain20 »
Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:37 am
This topic was posted 186 days ago
I'm considering purchasing a 21' Haida center console from Silver Streak. Curious if anyone on this form owns one or has experience with one and what...
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Last post by MallardRain20
Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:37 am
What's happening at the Wooldridge shop
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glen wooldridge »
Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:19 am
This topic was posted 2723 days ago
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This is a 20’ XL that is loaded, loaded, loaded with options.
Grant just ran it over at the lake. (Every boat we put power on, we test on the...
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Here is something new to round out the year! 23’ Super Sport Offshore with massive 46” sides! 18° of deadrise at the transom, 40° of deadrise at the...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Mon Dec 20, 2021 5:18 pm
Desolation Sound in a small boat
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HavnFun »
Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:49 pm
This topic was posted 3150 days ago
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I sold my plastic boat in late summer 2010 as I wasn’t using it much. In fact, it logged just two hours that year for maintenance and selling demo,...
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A great post on a great adventure. I also call Lake Powell my home water, but am in the process of building a 32' aluminum boat for the BC/Alaska...
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Last post by ICB1
Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:45 pm
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Last post by Trousertrout
Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:52 pm
Blowing out windshields???
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Trousertrout »
Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:19 pm
This topic was posted 284 days ago
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I have a trip to the Oregon inlet in February in my duckworth 30xl that I should be getting middle of October. Has anyone with the forward leaning...
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Always insist your forward facing windows are made of laminated glass.
The correct application in this case is:
6MM (1/4 ) TEMPERED glass on the...
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Last post by alumioforte
Sun Sep 26, 2021 5:23 pm
Trim Tabs or pods or neither.
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LakeSurfer »
Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:03 pm
This topic was posted 288 days ago
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Hello all,
this is my first post regarding my first boat and I'm looking for a little advice. I was recently gifted a Mirrocraft 16ft aluminum semi...
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oops spelled Doel Fin
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Last post by clambo
Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:13 pm
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