General boating discussion
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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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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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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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Left to right: Fred Hale, Glen Sr. and Reuben Garcia. Garcia Bagged this Black bear and Hale flew in to haul Garcia and his bear back to Grants Pass....
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:30 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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Fred from up in Michigan sent us these photos of him and his son running the Big Manistee River.
Beautiful country up that way! Family trips, we’re...
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Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:48 am
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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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This guy got loaded up and is on its way to its new home in Alaska! This is a 21’ Super Sport Drifter with a fully enclosed cabin, great for when you...
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Last post by glen wooldridge
Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:52 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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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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Cruising SE Alaska last month, boat is performing great - cruises nicely around 26 kt burning 19 Gph.
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Last post by JonH
Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:30 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?
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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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Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:53 am
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Hull Pitting / Flowering
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AK7Buck » Wed May 16, 2018 11:17 pm
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Need Assistance on a 2525 Kingfisher. Summary:
- Boat has always been stored at my home when not in use; limited use for a 10 year old boat (400 hrs...
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Thanks Chaps - and outstanding work on the hull painting!
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Last post by AK7Buck
Wed May 23, 2018 9:05 am
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boat cleanup
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capesteve » Tue May 15, 2018 12:25 pm
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Took tarp off this spring and had this. Improved after washing with soap and water, but not completely gone. Any ideas? Also opinions on using...
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Hmm the acid comment has me wondering if white vinegar would work?
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Last post by capesteve
Thu May 17, 2018 5:44 pm
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Mobile Welding Services
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Dominatormws » Wed May 16, 2018 1:01 pm
Dominator Mobile Welding Services LLC is a Boat Building and Manufacturing company located just outside Bremerton, WA. Our team of 8, highly trained...
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Wed May 16, 2018 1:01 pm
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Welders at the ready
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alumioforte » Thu May 03, 2018 10:40 pm
My friend Doug Thompson has a crew of 4 guys, they have a metal fab shop just outside of Bremerton. All of his staff are retired from Safeboats,...
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Last post by alumioforte
Thu May 03, 2018 10:40 pm
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Miller 350P setting chart?
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alumioforte » Tue May 01, 2018 1:12 am
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Has anyone made a chart of indications of settings for a 350P?
For example, today I found that on a 1/8 to 1/8 fillet weld, 5052, i found that 3/64...
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Alumioforte, agreed such a chart may help but the work of collecting and publishing is not likely returned to someone who's got this power supply and...
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Last post by kmorin
Wed May 02, 2018 12:32 pm
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Through Hull Transducer Mounting For Aluminum Alloy Boats
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ehsvp » Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:00 am
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I'm trying to decide what is the best way to install a through hull, flush mount transducer for my boat. It has 1/4 bottom plates and is very sturdy....
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Thanks for the replies everyone, much appreciated.
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Last post by ehsvp
Sun Apr 29, 2018 3:56 pm
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New From My Shop
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Yofish » Thu Apr 12, 2018 12:04 am
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The latest from my shop, a 7M nose-picker sport runabout. Did this for a young man that I've known since he was born, now a marine pilot. Tip top...
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Yofish, in keeping with your policy of brevity, a single image post just leaves me with more questions than answers.
So, just in case you feel...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:26 am
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Winninghoff Boat Builders
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Winninghoff Boats » Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:08 pm
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Want to introduce ourselves to the members of the AAB community! Winninghoff Boats has been in business for over 40 years but has recently gone under...
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A little slow going on the 25 footer as we've had other projects going on! Some of the deck has been laid down, fuel tank bed has been welded into...
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Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:41 am
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