Hello All,
I've been reading this forum non-stop for the last few weeks, and finally decided to join. I live out on the east coast, not much in the way of larger aluminium boats out here...too bad. I have been drooling over all the "Ali Porn" posted on this site. Planning to build a 21' cuddy fishing boat such as the Tuna 21 designed by Conrad Yachts in Vancouver
http://www.conradyachts.com/files/T21SC-W00.PDF
I am overwhelmed with the amount of information I am finding on this forum, and would just like to say thanks to all the posters who have taken the time to give advise and years worth of knowledge! I am also reading Boatbuilding With Aluminum by Stephen Pollard which I am finding very informative. The build is a few years away, but in the mean time I will be practicing my welding, and saving my pennies! You guys are great, and have inspired me. Thank You!
upstateNYer
Greeting from Upstate NY
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Thanks for the complements and WELCOME to AAB.
Lester,
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Re: Greeting from Upstate NY
Welcome!! Great group of knowledgeable gents here to say the least 
You are a few hours west of me. Fished the river for Striper's years ago and spent many hours standing in the salmon river years back 
Looks like you've chosen a boat to build with some very nice lines Good luck and make sure to post pics
You are a few hours west of me. Fished the river for Striper's years ago and spent many hours standing in the salmon river years back Looks like you've chosen a boat to build with some very nice lines
Good luck and make sure to post pics -
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Welcome! There is a large body of gnosis reachable with the search function and pay close attention to the postings of kmorin, our resident naval engineer extraordinaire. I knew next to zero about boating when I joined, much less why alloy was the material of choice for those seeking low maintenance, extreme durability, and function following design. Enjoy!
I only do what the voices in the Tackle Box tell me to.
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Re: Greeting from Upstate NY
Alloy-
Hooked more salmon then I caught in the Oswego river(went to college there) haven't done any striper fishing yet, but spent a day watching YouTube vids of people hooking monsters! Maybe head down this spring and try my luck...
I have learned a lot already...and have read many of kmorin posts...in fact I printed out his intro to mig welding post...much respect!!
Hooked more salmon then I caught in the Oswego river(went to college there) haven't done any striper fishing yet, but spent a day watching YouTube vids of people hooking monsters! Maybe head down this spring and try my luck...
I have learned a lot already...and have read many of kmorin posts...in fact I printed out his intro to mig welding post...much respect!!