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by gandrfab
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:21 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: 28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment
Replies: 3
Views: 6674

Re: 28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment

So your buddy that welds doesn't surprise you. He may or may not be surprised himself. Old corroded aluminum does not weld the same as nice clean aluminum. If it is not cleaned properly (ground out, sanded, solvent and cleaners will not get this cleaning job done) every little nook and cranny of cor...
by gandrfab
Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:42 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 109
Views: 24440

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

:thumbsup:
  :beer:
 
 
by gandrfab
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 109
Views: 24440

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

:thumbsup:
 
by gandrfab
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:56 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Conchfish AL 17.6T build
Replies: 109
Views: 24440

Re: Conchfish AL 17.6T build

Looks like fun.  :thumbsup:
 https://www.microskiff.com/threads/new- ... st-1049080

Is this a build of the hull you are interested in?
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by gandrfab
Fri Jun 30, 2023 4:48 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Crack inside transom
Replies: 15
Views: 10066

Re: Crack inside transom

I have known 'the “basin” as the splash well.
by gandrfab
Sat Jun 24, 2023 4:56 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Crack inside transom
Replies: 15
Views: 10066

Re: Crack inside transom

Thank you for the update.
as always, more pictures, please.
by gandrfab
Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Sharrow Marine Propellers
Replies: 5
Views: 5491

Re: Sharrow Marine Propellers

Not kidding. Has anyone seen these?
by gandrfab
Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Sharrow Marine Propellers
Replies: 5
Views: 5491

Re: Sharrow Marine Propellers

I'm thinking elaborate gimmick   or at least a cavitation mess. 
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by gandrfab
Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Sharrow Marine Propellers
Replies: 5
Views: 5491

Sharrow Marine Propellers

Have you seen these?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNnB_50Z20I

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by gandrfab
Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes
Replies: 10
Views: 8500

Re: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes

The action activity has faded. 
 
by gandrfab
Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:08 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes
Replies: 10
Views: 8500

Re: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes

'was'
by gandrfab
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:54 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes
Replies: 10
Views: 8500

Re: Epoxy Paint in fish boxes

This was the premier forum for all things aluminum plate boats.
by gandrfab
Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:20 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 2
Views: 4500

Re: Merry Christmas

And a happy new year  :shocked:
 
 
by gandrfab
Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:04 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Road Salt?
Replies: 2
Views: 5707

Re: Road Salt?

Lets reinforce, no carpet on the trailer bunks.
by gandrfab
Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:16 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Hull ride differences between manufacturers
Replies: 14
Views: 7401

Re: Hull ride differences between manufacturers

"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 & type) trim tabs work, but are lots of drag. The newer vertical bar tabs are quite a bit more efficient and do as well or better job. " I...
by gandrfab
Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:10 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: ARMOR Marine Thread
Replies: 13
Views: 10413

Re: ARMOR Marine Thread

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by gandrfab
Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: One3 Powerboats new 24' Offshore Center
Replies: 15
Views: 18539

Re: One3 Powerboats new 24' Offshore Center

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Looky here. A boat builder making a good looking Top.  :thumbsup:
 
 
by gandrfab
Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Squished Gregor - Last Rites?
Replies: 5
Views: 5441

Re: Squished Gregor - Last Rites?

What's the wall thickness of the bent metal?

From the pix, the keel looks good and the chines don't look that bad.
The one side might hammer and dolly block to a usable form the other looks like it might need cutting.
by gandrfab
Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:08 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: time-lapse jet build
Replies: 0
Views: 7897

time-lapse jet build

Stumbled onto this on Facebook.
Comments say it's Miracle Marine inc.



 
 
by gandrfab
Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:01 am
Forum: Video links
Topic: One3's 23 custom guild boat
Replies: 3
Views: 5661

Re: One3's 23 custom guild boat

very nice
by gandrfab
Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:14 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: pacific assassin build
Replies: 95
Views: 39748

Re: pacific assassin build

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Rod holders :thumbsup:
by gandrfab
Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: Your Alloy Boat
Topic: pacific assassin build
Replies: 95
Views: 39748

Re: pacific assassin build

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by gandrfab
Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Etching in video example
Replies: 18
Views: 12143

Re: Etching in video example

This is going to be great, with pictures.