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Mill Scale

Last post by Tin Cup « Thu May 26, 2022 6:30 am
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by Tin Cup » Wed May 04, 2022 9:09 am
This topic was posted 23 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

Last post by MaddogShady « Wed May 25, 2022 10:07 pm
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by MaddogShady » Tue May 24, 2022 9:48 pm
This topic was posted 2 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

Last post by kmorin « Thu May 19, 2022 2:56 pm
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by Trousertrout » Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:13 pm
This topic was posted 38 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.

Last post by kmorin « Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:25 pm
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by Rockfisher62 » Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:42 pm
This topic was posted 35 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

Last post by Trousertrout « Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:45 pm
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by slammer32 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:33 am
This topic was posted 37 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

Last post by welder « Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:10 am
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by Wishbone5902 » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:53 pm
This topic was posted 37 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

Last post by kmorin « Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:50 pm
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by Metal Health » Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:55 pm
This topic was posted 43 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

Last post by Tfitz « Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:19 pm
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by salmonater » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:16 pm
This topic was posted 67 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?

Last post by JB365 « Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:42 am
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by JB365 » Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:18 pm
This topic was posted 91 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

Last post by Chaps « Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:47 pm
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by TN4thGen » Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:22 am
This topic was posted 97 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.

Last post by welder « Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:25 pm
Replies: 14
by Sparky508 » Mon Sep 27, 2021 1:13 pm
This topic was posted 241 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
Bottom Paint flaking/hull pitting

Last post by Chaps « Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:45 am
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by allanb76 » Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:47 am
This topic was posted 117 days ago
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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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Cathodic overprotection can occur if magnesium anodes are used in salt or brackish water. Is it possible that your boat was previously equipped with...

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Last post by Chaps
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:45 am
Wrong brush used on boat

Last post by welder « Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:28 pm
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by Douglasdzaster » Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:44 am
This topic was posted 126 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

Last post by kmorin « Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:22 pm
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by silverstreak1 » Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:09 pm
This topic was posted 134 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

Last post by Powercat « Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:59 am

by Powercat » Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:59 am
This topic was posted 132 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

Last post by Chaps « Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:37 pm
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by Trousertrout » Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:22 pm
This topic was posted 140 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

Last post by Tonyle1987 « Mon Jan 03, 2022 12:14 pm
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by Tonyle1987 » Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:00 pm
This topic was posted 148 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

Last post by MallardRain20 « Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:37 am

by MallardRain20 » Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:37 am
This topic was posted 154 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
Historic Wooldridge Pictures

Last post by glen wooldridge « Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:10 am
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by glen wooldridge » Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:46 pm
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This topic was posted 2705 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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Some cool old pictures of Bob Wooldridge testing a stick steer sled on Lake Washington in the late 70’s.
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:10 am
What's happening at the Wooldridge shop

Last post by glen wooldridge « Mon Dec 20, 2021 5:18 pm
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This topic was posted 2691 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

Last post by ICB1 « Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:45 pm
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by HavnFun » Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:49 pm
This topic was posted 3117 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
Shark hiding new boat for mostly freshwater

Last post by Trousertrout « Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:52 pm

by Trousertrout » Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:52 pm
This topic was posted 230 days ago

I tried searching. Would anyone recommend shark hiding for periodic saltwater use but %98 freshwater??

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Last post by Trousertrout
Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:52 pm
Blowing out windshields???

Last post by alumioforte « Sun Sep 26, 2021 5:23 pm
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by Trousertrout » Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:19 pm
This topic was posted 251 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.

Last post by clambo « Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:13 pm
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by LakeSurfer » Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:03 pm
This topic was posted 256 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
Recent build at Silverback

Last post by AlloyToy2 « Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:44 pm
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by alumioforte » Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:28 pm
This topic was posted 321 days ago
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This was a fun work skiff, 18' with self bailing deck, step chines, and delta pad. Very impressed with the Tohatsu 115 on the back, we'd never used...

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Nice looking boat. Be interested in seeing more photos

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Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:44 pm

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