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by steve-r
Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 23 Harborcraft PH w/225 Verado (47 hours)
Replies: 2
Views: 2706

Re: 23 Harborcraft PH w/225 Verado (47 hours)

somebody flagged the post...its gone. was there a price?
by steve-r
Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Face Book
Replies: 20
Views: 8600

Re: Face Book

i'm with ya Welder. i refuse to sign up for that FB garbage on my pc. everytime my daughter goes on it her windows PC starts acting up, with strange services and software running n the background. wtf? i already got enough system support issues being the sysadmin in my family. now even worse, my oth...
by steve-r
Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:29 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 23 Pacific
Replies: 0
Views: 2104

23 Pacific

by steve-r
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:58 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 23 Pacific w/trunk cabin in PacNW (of course)
Replies: 9
Views: 4945

Re: 23 Pacific w/trunk cabin in PacNW (of course)

my bad. who would have guessed there were two of those.
by steve-r
Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 23 Pacific w/trunk cabin in PacNW (of course)
Replies: 9
Views: 4945

Re: 23 Pacific w/trunk cabin in PacNW (of course)

while the sleeper feature is there as a unique add-on, there are a couple things that concern me:
a) with the extra weight, is it underpowered w. 130hp?
b) with the sleeper, the WA cab is set back, leaving only 4 ft to the transom....not a lot of area to work a fish
by steve-r
Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 23 Pacific w/trunk cabin in PacNW (of course)
Replies: 9
Views: 4945

Re: 23 Pacific w/trunk cabin in PacNW (of course)

interesting price drop. that rig was previously featured on Pacific's site for $61K and then posted as sold.
tough economy and tough time of year i guess.
by steve-r
Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 26 Pacific in Alaska
Replies: 23
Views: 8296

26 Pacific in Alaska

No affiliation, just saw this one appear again
Has a custom pilothouse added
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1414611803.html
by steve-r
Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
Topic: Rear floats added
Replies: 20
Views: 15982

how about a stabilizer fin

if its holeshots & planing assistance needed, don't move tanks or re-manufacture the boat, just add one of these to the engine leg. cheap , simple, and you can take it off if you don't like it. http://www.boatingsolutions.com/Doel-Fin-Hydrofoil-Stabilizer---White-P10211C1296.aspx i use one on my...
by steve-r
Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Opinions on my next project
Replies: 12
Views: 7429

Re: Opinions on my next project

if you remove the bait station you could always mount a bait cutting board on the transom surface. i prefer the open space and flexibility to load extra gear if we're camping/hunting, chairs, or work an active fish. as for rod holders, welded in place is a strong solution.. but then they are always ...
by steve-r
Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Almar Sounder by North River
Replies: 7
Views: 11677

Re: Almar Sounder by North River

Thanks Welder. the 26Wa w twin opti's look like a great deal, but engines would have to upgraded, and the twin anchor setup is unique. i have Julie's price list, and I think I've spoken with someone at Tradewinds before. there is also a 2007 23 ST that the owner of BOE Marine is selling, but its in ...
by steve-r
Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:18 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Almar Sounder by North River
Replies: 7
Views: 11677

Re: Almar Sounder by North River

Steve, are you looking at the 30 footer? i saw a 2008 25ft pilothouse with a 300hp Suzuki on it and it looked pretty solid. hadn't heard much about them so went looking for more info. And have you looked at any other Mfg's ? absolutely - Pacific is top of the list - there is a 26ft in the Alaska cr...
by steve-r
Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Almar Sounder by North River
Replies: 7
Views: 11677

Almar Sounder by North River

hi guys, Any opinions or experience with an Almar Sounder on here? Appears to be a commercial grade made by North River. their website is light on specs http://www.almarboats.com/models/sounder/gallery Almar are listed in the builders list, and search has them mentioned in one other post, but no dir...
by steve-r
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: 1997 18ft CC Klamath project..
Replies: 27
Views: 16423

Re: 1997 18ft CC Klamath project..

I had to replace the worn out vinyl floor covering in my Kellahan....UV destroyed it. then water got finally thru down into the foam below and waterlogged it. just like you.....new marine plywood, 2 coats marine sealer, SS screws, then coated the screw tops w f'glass resin....and i sealed the sidewa...
by steve-r
Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:42 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: wheels vs bunks for trailers
Replies: 10
Views: 4812

Re: wheels vs bunks for trailers

Rollers on mine...I can launch on any low tide, and can get back out using the winch. any mild slope , and she'll launch with a light shove. Any roller trailer made for salt will be galvanized, use aluminum roller arms, rubber rollers and stainless steel roller pins. Just keep the rollers greased wi...
by steve-r
Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
Topic: Small hole repair???
Replies: 5
Views: 7859

Re: Small hole repair???

I've used the Cabella's boat patch to seal a leaky rivet before...worked fine....i wouldn't trust it on anything bigger than a crack....but its temporary.....go get a patch welded onto that hole....assuming the original material hasn't gone brittle ....is that a bit of corrosion I see? or how about ...
by steve-r
Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:27 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Let’s hear your first love story and why you went aluminum….
Replies: 17
Views: 7450

Re: Let’s hear your first love story and why you went aluminum….

In 1957 my parents bought a cottage in Ontario on Canal Lake ( before they bought a house ) , and in 1959 they bought a 14' SpringBok rivetted aluminum boat, powered by a 15hp Gale, then Dad upgraded to a 25hp Gale w/ electric start. We ski'd, fished, he'd pull me on the surfboard for hours...in 196...
by steve-r
Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: Vancouver Boat Show 4th to 8th
Replies: 4
Views: 3380

Re: Vancouver Boat Show 4th to 8th

I attended today for a couple hours between bouts of flu. Alloys I saw included the usual Hewescraft, Harbercraft, Silver Streak, North River, Thunderjet.... and Armstrong had a 30ft cat there for $260K Cdn ...and Lifetimer had a 27' , and Wolf, who was the only other custom fab builder there...sorr...
by steve-r
Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 2008 Pacific in craigslist
Replies: 13
Views: 7297

Re: 2008 Pacific in craigslist

all were mounting hole #2.
F90's and F115's prop 13 x 19 black steel
F150 prop 15 1/4 x 15 black steel
F225 prop 15 1/2 x 17 SWSII
all had 2 people, air temp 63-81 deg, water temp 59-64 deg, elevation 770 ft, wind 5-10mph, 70-75 gal fuel, 1 x grp 27 battery, safety equipment.
by steve-r
Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 2008 Pacific in craigslist
Replies: 13
Views: 7297

Re: 2008 Pacific in craigslist

Here is an interesting performance comparison I found on the Weldcraft site: -comparison of ( all Yami ) twin F90's, twin F115's, a F150, and a F225 on a 24' 240 Ocean King, dry weight 3,275lbs. ...so a little heavier than a Pacific 23HT, but close enough.. -ranked best to worst -Time to plane: 2xF1...
by steve-r
Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hi from Vancouver, BC
Replies: 15
Views: 13428

Re: Hi from Vancouver, BC

Haven't seen a Broadwater before....these look sweet. http://www.broadwater.bc.ca/Boats3.html http://www.broadwater.bc.ca/Images/Page%203%20blowups/22%20ft_%20centerconsole%20Dthumb.jpg http://www.broadwater.bc.ca/Images/Page5thumbs/22ft%20centerconsoleFThumb.jpg http://www.broadwater.bc.ca/Images/P...
by steve-r
Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:31 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 19 Ironwood
Replies: 6
Views: 4048

19 Ironwood

by steve-r
Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 2008 Pacific in craigslist
Replies: 13
Views: 7297

Re: 2008 Pacific in craigslist

I watched that video of WreckFisher's 23...that boat planes instantly...the twin holeshot torque is obvious...he was kind enough to share his experience....he says it does 45mph tops....and it will eventually plane on one motor using his trim tabs.... his recommendation was twin 115's minimum. 135 i...
by steve-r
Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:10 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 2008 Pacific in craigslist
Replies: 13
Views: 7297

Re: 2008 Pacific in craigslist

Ok, i've been trying to gather some data on the twin f90's vs an F150, but Yamaha doesn't seem to publish any twin info. I did find some opinions that twins will deliver approx 50% more effective hp than the single..so if thats true 2 x F90's would deliver 135hp combined...its not 200% due to more w...
by steve-r
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 2008 Pacific in craigslist
Replies: 13
Views: 7297

Re: 2008 Pacific in craigslist

any idea as to how it would perform w. twin 90's? i have a 90 2-strk on mine now and it trolls right down nicely, with a top end of 38mph. the 23 is bigger, heavier...i'm guessing 30-35 mph. i'm guessing twins won't go faster, just give more torque, as well as the safety factor. any comment on expec...
by steve-r
Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:36 am
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: 2008 Pacific in craigslist
Replies: 13
Views: 7297

2008 Pacific in craigslist

just noticed this one
http://medford.craigslist.org/boa/1006210027.html
anyone know this boat?
maybe underpowered w. twin 90's?