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Welcome aboard. I think you'll be happy you've joined AAB. There is lots of helpful info here, and lots of guys with Pacifics that can point you in right direction. I am shocked that you don't see more alloy boats up in Maine. I have only seen a few here and there. Maybe they are starting to catch o...

Nice! Lets see some pictures.

Nate

Congrats on the new boat. Now lets see some pics. (once you catch up on your sleep).

Nate.

Nice to see the old girl coming together. You are on fire! When do you find the time to sleep? The boat is looking awesome, Can't wait to see the finished product.

Nate

We really didn't get much more than a rain storm and some wind. We were still able to head out first thing Saturday morning for nice 6 hour ride to the Maine coast. Maine had great weather all weekend. Glad we dodged that bullet. I can always use the fire wood from a good storm but I sure dislike th...

Anxiously awaiting! Bring the Noise Earl.

C'mon man it isn't amateur hour. You forgot the chain file.

Nate

I gotta tell you guys I have been stressing all day. Got home after work, took down a big dead pine tree off the back corner of my house. Moved my boat to a safer spot. With any luck a tree will fall on it and my homeowners insurance can buy me a boat that floats. This s--t storm couldn't come at a ...

Bilge pump = piece of mind.

Welcome aboard. That looks like a fun little boat you've got. I think you'll find lots of nice helpful people here at AAB.

Nate

WOW, I hadn't been following this post up until last week, now I can't wait to see whats coming next. This looks like the most incredible trip ever in the most beautiful place. Not to mention with a bunch of cool guys.

You guys are inspiration to us all. Keep the pictures coming.

Thanks guys,

Nate

I saw this on CL, and thought someone may be interested.

http://southcoast.craigslist.org/boa/1926436221.html

Awesome report. Sounds like a great experience with some great guys. Thats what it's all about.

Nate

Thank you for the information. Please read next topic, I came across a Boston Whaler Montauk. You are very fortunate you discovered this site before you bought an alloy boat. Learn as much as you can before you buy! Alloy boats have their advantages but they can also have their problems if not prop...

Good to know. Those guys are pros. There is a guy with a winninghoff near me (actually he has 2), he had them add 2' to the back of it. That seems like a ton of work to me for just 2 more feet. I guess thats whats so great about aluminum, if you don't like, just cut it apart and weld it back togethe...

I love that look. I think I may do that to my boat. Did they only weld them like you can see in the picture, or did they end up doing a continuous bead?

Looks awesome.

Nate

Nice looking setup you got there.

Nate

That is awesome! That's a big largemouth. Keep at it little guy, someday he'll be showing all us how to do it.

Nate

Is that the finished inside color? I like it if it is. I can't wait to see this boat completed. I have been waiting for this thread to start back up.

Keep up the good work.

Nate

I had looked at that boat online a while ago, and liked it. I am curious to see how you make out. This is your first boat? Let me know what you think of the plans, instructions, and build schedule. When I finally build a boat I would like to build something that has easy to follow plans. I'm not exa...

Nice! Where did you guys leave from? Where did you fish?

Looks like everyone had a great time.

Nate

Once you get started you will have to keep us updated with pictures. Building a boat is my long term goal. I plan to do it in the next few years once I have honed my skills more and acquired all the tools needed.

Good luck.

Nate

Looking Good! I had thought of building outriggers from sch 40 pipe, but was unsure if it would work. Keep us updated on how everything works.

I like your style. Why buy it when you can build it?

Nate

Thanks for that Kevin. I have been trying to think of a way to do that. It is really a simple method, but yet so effective.

Thanks,

Nate

Where do you find the time? I like the design! I suggested a foot rest to the customer, but he did not want it. I will post pictures of the installed unit when I get them. The customer picked up the unit tonight, he is responsible for installation. Hopefully it will do well? I gave him everything he...