General boating discussion
Bilge Area
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AlloyToy »
Wed May 28, 2008 8:37 pm
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Do any of you guys flush or wash your bilge area out?
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What about the fuel tank shut off area? Is it a good idea to be dumping fresh water down there as well???
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Last post by Boston Joe
Thu May 29, 2008 7:25 pm
Securing Coolers & Fish Boxes
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AlloyToy »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:48 pm
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Guys,
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Hi i know this may seam silly, but has any one thought of suction cups. the big black ones, under chilly bins large alloy bins at all.. wet the...
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Last post by fishnchips
Thu May 29, 2008 3:39 am
Proper way to bottom paint alloy?
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v26wa »
Mon May 26, 2008 6:33 pm
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Ok, beached the boat today after about 5 weeks in the water. The bottom was covered with slime that when its dry is impossible to get off. I had a 7...
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Marty, the etching primer is only needed as 1 thin (translucent ) coat, It is an acid base and it digs in and seems to stop oxidation quite well. I...
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Last post by Chaps
Wed May 28, 2008 9:45 pm
Rock Salt Cabins - Your opinions wanted...
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Jay Perrotta »
Wed May 14, 2008 2:06 pm
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We're heading to a military show in early June and are blowing up some drawings for display purposes.
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Well true to form, I like what everyone else doesn't care for. The swept back window is more funtional, but I would make one large sliding side...
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Last post by Bullshipper
Mon May 26, 2008 8:41 pm
Jerry Brown Hollow Core And Floro Top Shot
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Boston Joe »
Sat May 24, 2008 6:32 am
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A bad thing happened to me yesterday while Cod fishing. I have been fishing 100 lb Jerry Brown Hollow Core with a 65 lb floro leader. I attached the...
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Hey JW, roller guides are not out of the question. In fact they are probably the best type of guide to be using with braid just as long as the braid...
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Last post by IN2DEEP
Mon May 26, 2008 8:29 pm
aluminum pangas
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Bullshipper »
Sat May 24, 2008 12:53 pm
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Is anyone building these in the states that you know of?
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Thanks for the comeback.
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Last post by Bullshipper
Mon May 26, 2008 6:19 pm
4 blade props
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psaprop »
Mon May 19, 2008 2:40 pm
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Is anyone using a four blade prop with a Yamaha F-250? I am finishing a 23' alloy CC with a Porta bracket and an F-250. The bracket extends 26 off...
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Send me a PM with your contact info or call me. I'm sure I can help you out if you if you still need a prop solution.
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Last post by Black Spot Boats
Fri May 23, 2008 12:54 pm
THT - Auguste
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Jay Perrotta »
Sat May 17, 2008 10:27 am
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Wha ever happened to Auguste? Used to see his posts everywhere - did he end up in a forum 12 step program?
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.....seemed like more of AAB'er lost in the wrong crowd.
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Mon May 19, 2008 6:39 pm
Treating aluminum before coal tar epoxy?
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piperca »
Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:43 pm
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Does new aluminum need to be treated with alumiprep/alodine (or similar) before applying coal tar epoxy?
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No, That is a 60gal tank in a 20ft Mako.
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Last post by warthog5
Sun May 18, 2008 9:47 am
Righting Wrongs - deck hatch, and sealing holes in the deck?
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S L Dave »
Sun May 11, 2008 10:54 pm
This topic was posted 5821 days ago
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My boat has many little idiosyncracies. Here are a couple of things that the original owner did that need to be corrected. Any advice or random...
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Deck hatches are always a both.
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Last post by Ironwood Boats
Wed May 14, 2008 11:53 am
curtains
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capeannfisherman »
Mon May 05, 2008 5:56 pm
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Next project will be curtains on my 23ht. Looking for ideas. Capt. G. said wreckfisher had a nice setup for curtains. Looking for ideas, pictures...
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Hey Jettywolf,
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Last post by Ironwoodtuna
Mon May 12, 2008 9:08 pm
Can a tuna door be added ?
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v26wa »
Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:55 pm
This topic was posted 5832 days ago
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What do you think ? I'm sure anything can be done but I would like a job done as well as the factory. I see its a $600.00 option. I dont think I...
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Be aware I got a small one off bracket to match one I already have from Pacific and it was $25.00, so I'd find a fabber and let him study some pics...
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Mon May 12, 2008 12:00 pm
Edwing Catamaran
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longranger »
Wed May 07, 2008 5:52 pm
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Saw a listing for an Edwing Cat today on the Alaska craigslist Very interesting. Interesting enough that I talked to Ed today and will get more info...
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LONGRANGER,
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Last post by Ironwoodtuna
Sun May 11, 2008 1:16 pm
Performance - Pacific 2325
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Rip »
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:02 am
This topic was posted 5834 days ago
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Those of you with a Pacific 2325 powered by a Honda 225 can you give your performance numbers?
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Pair of 225's on the 23 , OH MY LORD, that sucker could get a speeding ticket on the trailer.
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Last post by welder
Tue May 06, 2008 11:00 pm
Where to mount Fire Ext. on a Pacific V23HT
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Nat »
Fri May 02, 2008 5:46 am
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I still have mine in the console on the shelf because I havn't figured out where to mount it.
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accsess door exterior rear bulkhead... next to scupper.. I found this a handy solution and looks neat IMO
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Last post by NUKE
Tue May 06, 2008 10:09 pm
Spray On Interior Options??
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mysticmarine1 »
Sun May 04, 2008 10:20 pm
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I am in the process of finishing an alum boat that I have built myself. It is a 19'C/C. I am interested in the different options that I have for...
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we like pictures ! and promise to be nice 8)
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Last post by NUKE
Tue May 06, 2008 10:06 pm
Mission Marine
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Bob5292 »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:19 pm
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I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Mission Marine Boats out of Ohio. I've seen them listed on eBay a few times. They have a 30 foot...
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Marty,
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Last post by skypoke
Mon May 05, 2008 9:47 pm
Metal boats good for the environment?
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Airforce »
Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:37 pm
This topic was posted 5936 days ago
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Our Spring boat show is going green (kind of funny since it is a powerboat show). They have asked vendors for info on any items that they may have...
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Call me a shameless geek...............
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Last post by mojomizer
Sun May 04, 2008 5:47 pm
Looking to see what's up at RockSalt
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JETTYWOLF »
Fri May 02, 2008 9:27 pm
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I surfed....(kawabunga dude).....on over to the RockSalt boat site, looking to see some updated pics.
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Now dats Funny!!!!!!!
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sun May 04, 2008 9:30 am
Here is one reason to buy plate boats over tinnies
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amfboats »
Thu May 01, 2008 5:06 pm
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My customers brother wrote this story and had it published in a boating magazine in May 1997. To my shock when i was thumbing through the mag and saw...
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The most likey theory is that it was a White Pointer shark thinking the boat was a whale. White Pointer Sharks apparently will hit a whale in the...
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Last post by amfboats
Thu May 01, 2008 9:14 pm
Fuel Management
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AlloyToy »
Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:47 pm
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How many of you are using it? Do you find it beneficial to your offshore jaunts?
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I use the Yamaha Command link for my F250 (Pacific 26ST). My mileage and consumption is shown below. I try to run between 4000 and 420 RPM and the...
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Thu May 01, 2008 12:10 pm
Question for East Coast Alloy owners????????
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mojomizer »
Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:41 pm
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Disclaimer: This is not a East Vrs. West debate or in anyway competitive.
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Thanks Dave, it is very easy to compliment your Alumaweld.
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Last post by mojomizer
Thu May 01, 2008 3:33 am
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Last post by peterbo3
Thu May 01, 2008 12:27 am
$10 Gal Gas Alloy
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Kelper »
Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:03 am
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As I was filling up yesterday, I started thinking about the price of Gas and how $10 gas would affect my terrible fishing habit. I'm expecting $5 gas...
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I can fish my thin skinned 18 ft bayrunner with a 50hp fourstroke merc and three guys with tackle and cooler all day on less than 5 gallons. That is...
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Last post by bayrunner
Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:04 pm
SWORD MARINE DIESEL JETDRIVE SETUP-ANYONE SEEN THIS???
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Ironwoodtuna »
Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:28 pm
This topic was posted 5835 days ago
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WOW, this looks really cool, the 200hp diesel jet goes for $25K and bolts to the transom like a outboard bracket. A pair of these on a monohull or...
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Looks like a Merc!
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Last post by S L Dave
Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:05 am
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