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Historic Wooldridge Pictures
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glen wooldridge » Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:46 pm
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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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Got tagged in this cool old picture on our Facebook. “Early 90’s me and my dad hauling 1,000 gallons of gasoline to the Napakiak marine with his 28’...
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Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:47 am
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Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:00 pm
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28' Crozier / Hunt - New build
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JonH » Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:42 pm
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Wanted to share some info on my new 28' Crozier built / Hunt design that Chad will start building in August.
Boat will be used for cruising around...
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All wrapped up for winter after a great 1st season. :beer:
Finally got a good underway shot, looking forward to next summer.
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Last post by JonH
Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:41 pm
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What's happening at the Wooldridge shop
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glen wooldridge » Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:19 am
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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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Interesting bait tank set up. How is the tank held in place? The platform looks like it just sits on 4 legs? Are they welded? Also, I don't see an...
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Last post by jj225
Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:26 am
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DEEP AND WIDE 14’ ALUMINUM UTILITY BOAT
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hershey2014 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 12:57 pm
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I want to buy a 14’ aluminum utility boat for fishing a very small body of water my cottage is located on. I want the widest and deepest 14’ utility...
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they used to build a 17 V hull but they should be able to build a version of their flat bottom work boat for you.
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Last post by welder
Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:11 pm
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Catchin' some fish in an alloy boat
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glen wooldridge » Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:18 pm
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Kevin sent us this compilation of a number of days on the water with a number of friends fishing in his 23' Pilot (w/ bracket 25'). Glen
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Chris and Heather sent us this picture, sure is beautiful this time of year! Moose camp, 70 miles up the Yuki River off the Yukon.
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:31 pm
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Pilots at Wooldridge Shop
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glen wooldridge » Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:04 pm
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Quick look at what Pilots we have going on at the shop.
This is our 30' Pilot with iDOCK controls. This is a local Washington boat.
26'...
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29' Pilot gettin wired.
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:20 am
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Welder / fabricator for hire, $35 to $50 / hr DOE
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alumioforte » Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:29 pm
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Here is a link to the job ad, look forward to meeting you!
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I might be interested in a change up for a few months at a time. It would have to be in the summer.
I would stay a Fl resident, I'm not sure how that...
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Last post by gandrfab
Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:02 am
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12v ‘marine’ coolers?
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alyaz » Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:17 pm
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Hope this is the most appropriate forum to post this question in. I am hoping to integrate a 12v cooler into or under a seat in our new aluminum boat...
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Will check thanks. That Novakool kit is over 1200 cdn ... yikes.
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Last post by alyaz
Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:47 am
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Air conditioning/heating
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Trousertrout » Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:30 am
I was wondering if anybody installed a heat pump on their boat. trying to find one that will run off my onboard generator that is reliable. I will...
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Last post by Trousertrout
Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:30 am
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Spare boat for sale
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alumioforte » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:56 pm
We used this boat for a video production, so we cant sell it thru the dealers as new.
Here is a link to the craigslist ad. Our shop is in...
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Last post by alumioforte
Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:56 pm
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3 Day Weekend!
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glen wooldridge » Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:48 pm
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Three day weekend!
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May I suggest self adjusting rear air bags if hauling with that pick up regularly, or possibly manual air shocks for trips like this.
Yes, we...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:02 am
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Difference in 26 to 28
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Trousertrout » Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:30 pm
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Let me beat you guys to it. 2 feet,right?. I am trying to decide between a 26 and 28 weldcraft cuddy king. I mostly fish lake Erie but I trailer to...
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trout, I don't think the 2' is a matter of life and death - nothing un-seaworthy in a well designed and built 26' that a 28' will survive over the...
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Last post by kmorin
Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:52 am
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Maine downeasters vs. PNW aluminum boats
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Pilgrim » Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:50 pm
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Hi everyone,
I'm an old Maine guy moving to Valdez in two years. I'm leaving behind my beloved wood lobster boat and will buy a boat more...
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Pilgrim, this post is about solar panels on welded boats, and using them North of the Puget Sound, general remarks.
First mounting the panels is...
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Last post by kmorin
Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:58 pm
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Magnum brand center console
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kelpomatic » Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:06 pm
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Hi
I am in process of buying a magnum 19’ center console. I can’t find anything on the net about this builder. Does anyone know about the builder ,...
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Post some pics, so many small builders over the years come and go . . .
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Last post by Chaps
Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:38 am
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Welder needed
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alumioforte » Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:54 am
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If you are able to weld a nice run of dimes with a Miller 350P and are interested in helping on a small skiff project, we need part time help for...
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my email is Pls. don't hesitate to email them to me and I'll find some way to get them up for the Forum to view.
Cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai, AK
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:03 am
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Interior Paint For Alloy Boats
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ehsvp » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:41 am
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What paint scheme are people using to paint the interior of their boats? I was thinking about Zolatone paint but I can't find anyone on the forum who...
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I would encourage anyone interested to talk to RMC in Seattle. They coat the interiors of Safeboats and some wooldridge boats.
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Last post by alumioforte
Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:07 am
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Clean edge paint removal
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Kickerdrb » Sat Jul 14, 2018 3:07 pm
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All,
I have a 2016 alloy boat built by one of the large PNW manufacturers. It has a painted cabin, you can probably guess the rest of the story....
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Have you seen the work at RMC? I was just commenting on the zolatone question. RMC sandblasts and powder coats entire boats. Do it once and for all.
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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:33 pm
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Primer For Zolatone
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ehsvp » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:53 am
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I'm wondering what builders are using for primer under a Zolatone finish on an aluminum alloy boat. I'm going to blast the interior with glass then...
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I would bring it to RMC and have them do a sandblast, epoxy duraprime, and topcoat powder coat.
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Last post by alumioforte
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:31 pm
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Aluminum hartop frame
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Skiffing » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:41 pm
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It's been a few years since I've been here. Very grateful for the solid advice and expertize offered in the past. I hope this inquiry won't be...
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I do custom work if you could come to me that would be great.
This might be who you are looking for
Give it a shot.
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Last post by gandrfab
Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:29 pm
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Edwing boat question
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MallardRain20 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:44 am
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Does anyone know what series of aluminum Edwing boats are built out of?
Thanks
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My bill of sale from the boat he built for me in '98 said 5086
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Last post by Chaps
Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:29 am
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Who Does A Marine Survey Matters
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kmorin » Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:59 am
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I'm not operating a full time boat building business as I have in the past. I am working as a helper and part time welder for a project so I've...
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Great info Kevin, thanks!
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Last post by Chaps
Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:41 pm
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Corrosion advice
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capesteve » Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:03 am
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I have a 2005 Pacific 2025 hardtop, 1350 hrs, used and kept in salt water for 1-2 weeks at a time, and stored outside on a roller trailer when not in...
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Kevin: thanks for your insights I will get a better look inside the hull. What I am thinking is to cut an inspection hatch into the forward hull and...
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Last post by capesteve
Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:33 pm
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Recent Chine Extrusion Experience
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kmorin » Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:32 pm
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We've talked about this in the past; but due to recent experience- doing a current repair in the shop on this skiff- I have some more remarks on the...
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Well written, Kevin. Good points.
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Last post by alumioforte
Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:33 pm
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Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:31 pm
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