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Labor Hours

Last post by starbright55 « Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:19 pm
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by starbright55 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:08 pm
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New to the board!

I have ordered a Specmar kit. It's their 4.5m rib ( ). I had planned to build it myself with a friend that is a MUCH more...

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Thanks for the reply

I agree, things don't always fit perfectly. I would have been ok with a fixed price number too.

But (since no one has any...

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Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:19 pm
Pacific 2075, or is it 23?

Last post by Bigger Fish « Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:34 pm
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by Bigger Fish » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:56 pm
This topic was posted 40 days ago
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Good afternoon alloy boats brethren. Yes, I was the lucky person to have recently purchased the “mystery” Pacific that was for sale here on this...

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Some progress photos... IMG_0997 Resize.jpg

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Last post by Bigger Fish
Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:34 pm
Chasing corrosion around fittings

Last post by OceanTrvlr « Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:59 am
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by OceanTrvlr » Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:18 pm
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I have a 28' boat from a well-known builder in Oregon which I had built in 2017. Unfortunately, I chose to have it mostly painted. At the time of...

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Thank you for the insight.

In unpainted areas of the boat (bilges, etc) it is clear to me that the mill scale was not removed.

At the time of...

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Last post by OceanTrvlr
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:59 am
aluminum boat

Last post by clambo « Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:01 pm

by clambo » Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:01 pm
This topic was posted 14 days ago

On Craigs list Mass/ Cape Cod there is a captain/ fishing charter selling a alloy boat with a 2023 Suzuki 200 hp. for 32,000.00 for those looking...

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Last post by clambo
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:01 pm
Advise

Last post by kmorin « Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:37 pm
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by roamer58 » Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:52 pm
This topic was posted 21 days ago
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Hi All,
I just bought a Chris Craft roamer aluminium hull, I need to weld some patches over some corrosion on the hull . The hull is 5086. Would I...

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roamer58,
5052 will weld to 5086 with 5356 alloy fillers and will work to patch holes, corrosion areas or other defects in the original hull....

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Last post by kmorin
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:37 pm
Seajet Antifouling for Aluminum Boats

Last post by IronwoodIsland « Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:43 am
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by IronwoodIsland » Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:26 am
This topic was posted 54 days ago
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Has anyone experience with Seajet's products for aluminum antifouling? They have copper free paints 034 Emperor and 027 Saiko. I believe that some...

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Seajet's silicone based paint is called Bioclean Eco - See article testing antifouling paints in Practical Boat Owner: Antifouling Paint Trials

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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:43 am
28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment

Last post by gandrfab « Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:22 am
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by weert » Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:03 pm
This topic was posted 85 days ago
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Hey all, first time posting here.

I live in the San Juan Islands in Washington. Recently, I was offered what seems like a great deal. A 26ft custom...

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The pictures didn't show for me

and good luck

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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:22 am
Who makes this boat?

Last post by THE 26 JETTYWOLF « Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:39 am
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by slug420 » Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:38 pm
This topic was posted 485 days ago
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Chris if anyone knows who makes this. Spotted in South hero Vermont at White's Beach. Just caught my eye because it looks like it's welded...

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HANKO IS THE NEXT I'M LOOKING AT. THE BIG 28CC IS WHAT I'D LIKE. MY NEXT WILL BE BUILT IN THE ''SOUTH''

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Last post by THE 26 JETTYWOLF
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:39 am
ARMOR Marine Thread

Last post by ARMORMarine « Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:46 pm
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by ARMORMarine » Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:25 pm
This topic was posted 406 days ago
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Hello! I just wanted to say I love the platform and the enthusiasm for all things aluminum! We have a small and growing shop in Anacortes, Washington...

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Here is a simple little skiff. I originally designed this one up for my dad to go pick up Dungees. At the time he was 70 something, hauling a 8'...

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Last post by ARMORMarine
Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:46 pm
bottom corrosion 18'bayrunner

Last post by Bayrunner19 « Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:12 pm
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by sushiking » Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:44 pm
This topic was posted 5600 days ago
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Changing bunks on the trailer today and found alot of corrosion pitting on the bottom of the boat today always herd this problem with bayrunners any...

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Are you bunks made of pressure treated wood by chance? I've been told that can cause pitting on the hull. It's a reaction to the chemicals in the...

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Last post by Bayrunner19
Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:12 pm
Corrosion Repair

Last post by paddler « Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:41 pm
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by paddler » Wed Sep 05, 2012 4:29 pm
This topic was posted 4105 days ago
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So, I put my boat up for sale, and have had an offer of a trade-in from a dealer toward the purchase of a new boat. However, while thoroughly...

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Reactivating this old thread. I tried backing into my garage with the bow door open, turns out it doesn't fit. Bent the door a bit and popped the...

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Last post by paddler
Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:41 pm
Pacific Rubber Bumpers

Last post by gevinliras « Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:21 pm
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by Challenge » Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:22 am
This topic was posted 1504 days ago
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Hi Folks,

Does anyone know how these bumpers are attached and where I can get replacements.

I don't want to bug Pacific, if I don't have to, for...

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Pacific Rubber & Supply offers a full range of recycled products and sheet ... wheel chocks, mini satellite dish mounting pads, stall mats, rubber...

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Last post by gevinliras
Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:21 pm
Bottom Painting - Vancouver, CANADA

Last post by dmills59 « Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:52 pm

by dmills59 » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:52 pm
This topic was posted 176 days ago

Would anyone have a recommendation for a bottom painter in the Vancouver area? I have a 21 foot aluminum that I would like to get done. Thanks you.

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Last post by dmills59
Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:52 pm
Bottom paint - Canada

Last post by IronwoodIsland « Fri May 12, 2023 1:27 am
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by grump444 » Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:04 pm
This topic was posted 324 days ago
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Hi all,

Looking to get some protection on the bottom of our new rig. Based on the great information on previous posts, including full schooling from...

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I don't think Trilux II was banned in Canada, I've been told that Interlux decided to stop making it specially for the Canadian Market since the...

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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Fri May 12, 2023 1:27 am
Trilux 2 banned in Canada. Please recommend options.

Last post by Laxputs « Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:57 pm

by Laxputs » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:57 pm
This topic was posted 234 days ago

I own a 20 foot aluminum hull coated with epoxy, a primer, and Trilux 2. I believe TL2 is now banned in Canada. That's fine, I want to get away from...

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Last post by Laxputs
Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:57 pm
Pacific boat sides.

Last post by kmorin « Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:38 pm
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by tbshattuck » Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:12 pm
This topic was posted 309 days ago
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Looking at a 2007 pacific. It looks like previous owner tried to buff/ polish hull sides. Are these dimples/imperfections something to be worried...

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In the 70's, of the last century, I used to work on a group of welded 32'ers that were built in Vancouver and Sea/Puget Sound for a fish packer in...

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Last post by kmorin
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:38 pm
Rockwool for insulation?

Last post by IronwoodIsland « Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:49 pm
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by All or none » Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:03 pm
This topic was posted 335 days ago
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Hi everyone, new to the site and new to owning an aluminum boat. I was wondering if anyone has tried using rockwool insulation? It doesn’t get...

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As a geo type I don' think that rock wool is a good companion to have next to aluminum, especially with salts and water around. Many of the minerals...

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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:49 pm
Copper Coat

Last post by JimJones « Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:59 pm

by JimJones » Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:59 pm
This topic was posted 312 days ago

is there any hull prep that can be done that allows copper coat to be applied to an aluminium hull on a sail boat?

I have been told by local boat...

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Last post by JimJones
Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:59 pm
What is the correct media for blasting an Alu hull

Last post by JimJones « Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:28 pm

by JimJones » Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:28 pm
This topic was posted 313 days ago

Hello, new here.

Been reading through the forums gaining much info. However I cant seem to find a clear answer to which media for sand blasting is...

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Last post by JimJones
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:28 pm
WeldCraft Angler

Last post by jeffryg « Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:00 pm
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by jeffryg » Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:45 pm
This topic was posted 381 days ago
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I am giving serious consideration to ordering a WeldCraft 18 ft Angler. However, there are a couple of things that give me pause:
1. I primarily fish...

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Nothing on this boat or similar models (i.e. Duckworth 18 ft)? Need to make a decision in January if I want it for the spring? Thank you!

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Last post by jeffryg
Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:00 pm
Road Salt?

Last post by ARMORMarine « Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:27 pm
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by Browndog15 » Fri Dec 16, 2022 8:02 pm
This topic was posted 351 days ago
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Anything I can do to mitigate any damage from road salt? I'll soap off/rinse the hull as soon as I get past the snowy weather. I tow Michigan to...

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+ 1 on no carpet. Have the boat shrink wrapped to keep the rest clean.

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Last post by ARMORMarine
Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:27 pm
Pacific Boats

Last post by Browndog15 « Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:20 am
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by Smiml7 » Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:18 am
This topic was posted 415 days ago
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Anyone near Ohio have a V2600 or 2325 I can sea trial? I really like the layout of the V2600 super top and thinking of ordering one. I’d like try...

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I have a 23 in SE Michigan/Lake Erie.

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Last post by Browndog15
Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:20 am
Hull ride differences between manufacturers

Last post by gandrfab « Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:16 am
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by hatcher » Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:45 pm
This topic was posted 396 days ago
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Hi all - not trying to start a brand war but I can't find much on scale of ride difference between manufacturers in the 22' to 28' size trailerable...

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Next is tabs, flat/flap tabs are some pretty heft drag to do what we're discussing in regards trimming the bow down for a long run- Bennett (brand &...

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Last post by gandrfab
Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:16 am
Etched hull

Last post by kmorin « Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:16 pm
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by Sparky508 » Sun Jul 31, 2022 12:46 pm
This topic was posted 490 days ago
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7 months after delivery, I acid etched my hull, fish boxes and anchor locker. Put some uhmw strips on...

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Spark,
usually acid is sprayed onto a hull from the bottom up - so the foam has already lifted scale and contaminants lower down - then when foaming...

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Last post by kmorin
Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:16 pm
Squished Gregor - Last Rites?

Last post by IronwoodIsland « Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:53 pm
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by richas » Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:24 pm
This topic was posted 503 days ago
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Hi,
You can see from the attached pictures that our little Gregor boat was squished by a falling tree. Before I haul it off for scrap metal I though...

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Hi Rich

If you do decide to scrap it I know a guy living on Gambier Island that would be very happy to take it for scrap value and bang it out. He...

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Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:53 pm

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