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Bow rails
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Aluminum Bomber »
Sat Nov 02, 2019 6:51 am
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Good morning! Long time boater, first time boat owner. I have a 2000 starcraft camp 16ft with a 2 stroke mercury 40hp. I'm looking to add stainless...
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AlumBomb,
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Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:03 pm
Bass Pro/Cabelas entry into welded aluminum
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Davescarrs »
Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:08 pm
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Thoughts on this product? Appears the welds and materials are same quality as all the other mass builders. Can only assume corners will be cut...
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I researched them when shopping for a boat this year. They are made by Thunderjet. All the alloys and thicknesses are the same as their corresponding...
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Last post by Oneida1
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:15 am
Shrink wrap concerns
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MacCTD »
Fri Aug 30, 2019 4:48 pm
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I may have to store my Pacific outside this winter, thinking of shrink wrapping it down to the chine or just to the rub rail, I am concerned the...
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Mac, if the wrap will see wind- then it tends to shift, flutter a bit and 'shine' the sheer/rub rail where the plastic turns down over the rail.
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Last post by kmorin
Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:31 pm
Bruce Cope has updated his website
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Sculpin »
Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:39 pm
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Look like some killer new designs have been posted on the updated Cope website.
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I just got an email back from Bruce answering some of my questions about the 26 foot walkaround.
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Last post by Sweat Equity
Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:42 pm
250's or 300's???
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Trousertrout »
Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:28 pm
This topic was posted 1737 days ago
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Last question for you guys a gals. Actually that's most likely a lie. I have looked but can't find a figure on gph or mpg on a similyboat to mine. 30...
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We have a for sale section, I have 2.5 acres listed in central Fl. Post the house. :)
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Last post by gandrfab
Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:07 pm
Opinions needed. Deposit going on Weldcraft
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Trousertrout »
Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:52 pm
This topic was posted 1749 days ago
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If I can pick your guys brains for anymore input. Been creeping on the site for years. Soon I will be putting a deposit on a 30' cuddy King. It's the...
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t'Trout,
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Last post by kmorin
Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:00 am
Mr. Fab aluminum boat
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Sillawydna »
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:23 pm
This topic was posted 1750 days ago
Just purchased this boat, it’s pretty unique, and I'm curious if anyone knows anything about its history.
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Last post by Sillawydna
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:23 pm
boat for sale
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clambo »
Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:21 pm
This topic was posted 1754 days ago
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I was told by a friend that a pacific 26 pilot house is on facebook for sale 19 k no motor. we are in mass. Don't do facebook or tweets so I'm...
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Stop the oblivion, transfers reims
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Last post by Ariane37
Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:37 pm
Landing craft build at Workboats
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alumioforte »
Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:20 pm
This topic was posted 1773 days ago
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One of our Kodiak landing crafts coming along nicely.. :clap:
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Specs are at www.workboatsinc.com
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Last post by alumioforte
Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:20 pm
New to aluminum boats
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Chase156 »
Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:22 pm
This topic was posted 1774 days ago
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Always have ran NON ALLOY boats, have a new welded aluminum boat for work now. It’s slipped in fresh water, Amy recommendations for maintenance on...
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Clean it with whatever you like, can't hurt it. Depends on type of growth you get but typically dawn detergent with a shot of bleach works good. If...
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Last post by Chaps
Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:08 am
26’ Cat or 28’Monohull
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SDG »
Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:23 pm
This topic was posted 1790 days ago
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Hello All
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If you are going with the mono hull I would suggest at least twin 200's.
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Last post by JonH
Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:44 am
Custom build in China....Does this look like right..?
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scott12 »
Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:37 am
This topic was posted 1792 days ago
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Hi guys...First post and already asking for help
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a lot of the components on the transport category aircraft we all fly on are made in China. Boeing opened a factory there 6 months ago.
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Last post by Krisinak
Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:58 pm
welding aluminum
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clambo »
Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:29 pm
This topic was posted 1805 days ago
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Is there any chance when welding aluminum that the welding could fry electronics or the or the electrical components of the outboard motor? Don't...
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I disconnect the Batteries Most Times. I remove the grounds. If you can put the ground clamp as close to the area to be welded you have less chance...
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Last post by goatram
Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:00 am
Looking to value my pacific NOT FOR SALE
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Robbiephe »
Sun May 12, 2019 2:05 pm
This topic was posted 1832 days ago
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Hi, new to this site, I have a 2000 pacific V225 center console with t top. It has a 2005 Yamaha 225 four stroke with 700 hours.
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Thinking about cutting it in half adding 4 feet to the hull this winter
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Last post by Robbiephe
Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:21 pm
Specmar 16' ORCA build
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alumioforte »
Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:41 am
This topic was posted 1906 days ago
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Parts are all cut!
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LOA: 19 Feet (5.8 Meters)
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Last post by alumioforte
Thu May 30, 2019 12:36 am
Sandblast on a 16' Alumaweld hull- thoughts on restoration
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alumioforte »
Mon May 13, 2019 6:21 pm
This topic was posted 1831 days ago
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With today's aluminum pricing, we get so many people sticker shocked at the thought of a new boat.
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Here is also Umpqua boats, who powder coats. There are many others.
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Last post by alumioforte
Sun May 26, 2019 8:52 am
How to remove unknown surface imperfections from boat
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Moj »
Sun May 05, 2019 6:14 pm
This topic was posted 1839 days ago
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I have a welded aluminum boat. I bought it used and it is unpainted. About 10 years old
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Rick,
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Last post by kmorin
Thu May 09, 2019 12:10 pm
DC Wiring Connection Issue With Large Conductors
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ehsvp »
Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:13 am
This topic was posted 1845 days ago
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I have an interesting issue connecting a Smart Toilet Control to my boat's electrical system. Basically, power cables from the service panel breaker...
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You'll be ok doing that
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Last post by Chaps
Fri May 03, 2019 11:22 pm
Workboats NW used page
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alumioforte »
Fri May 03, 2019 10:07 am
This topic was posted 1841 days ago
Hello everyone,
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Last post by alumioforte
Fri May 03, 2019 10:07 am
heavy metal
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Chaps »
Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:55 pm
This topic was posted 1853 days ago
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Thought I would share a pic of a locally built 35' patrol boat I'll be bottom painting in the coming week. Will be equipped with triple 300 o/b's. It...
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Pretty! How thick, how many gallons?
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Last post by pjay9
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:29 pm
non-skid
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clambo »
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:25 am
This topic was posted 1846 days ago
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Anyone have an idea on how to remove non-skid paint from aluminum? tried using a oscillating tool,way too slow ! Boat is a 2002 Pacific. Some paint...
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I would try a side grinder with 80 grit, Pacific uses Farwest paint on their decks, I spoke to Farwest a while back they will sell you the paint...
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Last post by MacCTD
Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:04 pm
Boat purchase, 40’ home built
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Sea word »
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:19 pm
This topic was posted 1863 days ago
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Hey there folks, new here. I’m looking at a boat purchase, a little crazy for me. I’ve only owned one other aluminum boat, it was a marathon river...
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sea word,
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Last post by kmorin
Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:22 pm
specmar 2434 plans, your thoughts
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noexcuses2 »
Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:03 pm
This topic was posted 1861 days ago
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Looking at the Specmar 2434 plan. Boat will be used for ocean fishing of the oregon and washington coast for Halibut/tuna bottom fish and crabbing.....
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Kevin, probably going to be building it myself but will look into cost to have it built. I will have specmar design the island cabin if I go with...
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Last post by noexcuses2
Sun Apr 14, 2019 12:06 am
Monark hull question
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Dsinclair74 »
Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:38 pm
This topic was posted 1864 days ago
I have a quick question about an old 18 tri hull monark I’m restoring .
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Last post by welder
Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:43 am
Feedback needed on a chambered boat design
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alumioforte »
Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:43 pm
This topic was posted 1950 days ago
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Hey everyone, and especiall kmorin because of your experience-
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Glad to hear the general opinion on foam here. In wood boats it’s a death sentence, and it seems to me that it was cooked up by boat mfg to get the...
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Last post by Sea word
Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:42 am
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