Silver Streak 26 bottom job
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Chaps »
Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:56 pm
This topic was posted 4847 days ago
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Working on a very cool boat at the moment, a new 26 Silver Streak built on Vancouver Island and owned by a gentleman here in Washington. The boat...
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can't see the pictures any more. but very informative post still. thank you.
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Last post by danielicon
Tue Oct 22, 2024 2:02 pm
How eff'ed am I? Transom rot
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FishyDownThere »
Wed May 01, 2024 12:48 pm
This topic was posted 195 days ago
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Hello!
I recently bought a small aluminum boat for fishing. On my first trip to the lake, I noticed water seeping into the boat. The transom is made...
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If your going to drag it out maybe look into a rot stop product.
And add larger washers or plates where bolts go through wood.
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Last post by gandrfab
Fri May 03, 2024 6:39 am
Center Console and floor for 18' Princecraft
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jtwilber57 »
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:01 am
This topic was posted 289 days ago
I want to add a floor and center console to this 18' Princecraft. Can anybody recommend a good location for other similar projects or builds. I'll...
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Last post by jtwilber57
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:01 am
ID old gulf coast boat and ideas on refurb
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Justin Landrum »
Thu Sep 14, 2023 2:15 pm
This topic was posted 425 days ago
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I picked up this boat near the marsh in south Louisiana.
Does anyone have an idea who or when it was made.
it’s a flat bottom with a semi v bow. ...
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Last post by gandrfab
Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:12 am
Klamath 19 Corrosion
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ModG »
Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:04 pm
This topic was posted 725 days ago
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Hello to all. First, let me contribute a profound thanks to those who have offered their time, ideas and experience on this site. I’ve been...
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ModG, welcome to the ABB.com Forum and the discussion of aluminum boats.
Manufactured boats are very often not made of the (main welding) ‘marine...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Nov 26, 2022 4:14 pm
New to Board need some help
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norfbay »
Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:20 am
This topic was posted 778 days ago
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Thank you for allowing me to post this in your page. I have a 19 foot Lowes Roughneck with an aluminum floor. It developed a leak last year under...
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norfbay,
Welcome to the AAB.com Forum. I don't know a great deal about riveted hulls- only those I've repaired for 30-40 years but almost always...
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Last post by kmorin
Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:21 pm
Help with large (900liter / 243 gallon) aluminum diesel tank design
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leftcoast32 »
Mon Nov 08, 2021 5:51 am
This topic was posted 1101 days ago
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Hi all,
I'm hoping for some help in repairing a leaking aluminum diesel tank. I'm on a 54 foot GRP sailboat on a circumnavigation and boats being...
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lc32,
as mentioned above, I would look for some insulating material- like sheet plastic but... not a full sheet film. If you took 1/8 HDPE and put it...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Dec 18, 2021 6:30 pm
Elite 9m plumb bow new build
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chocolatemoose »
Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:54 am
This topic was posted 1138 days ago
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Hi all. Really glad i found an ally forum, im looking forward to showing the crazy journey i have been on for a year, working with designers,...
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Digitial switching
At first i was relucant to opt for digital switching in lew ofjust a very simple and neat bespoke wiring install . with then the...
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Last post by chocolatemoose
Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:19 am
Acb boat remodel center console to pilot house
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Boxboy »
Sun Jun 21, 2020 4:09 am
This topic was posted 1606 days ago
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I was going to wait few years to do this but with covid etc had the opportunity presented to get it done now.
So here are a few pictures to date and...
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I just did DIY acrylic windows and a bolt on inner frame. I did get quotes for the windows but the homemade route was just easier to do and cost alot...
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Last post by Boxboy
Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:06 am
1996 tadpole repair
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dave007+ »
Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:06 pm
This topic was posted 1257 days ago
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So I just got this boat and trying to clean it up took some steel wool and elbow grease to get the old scum off and it has some minor pitting all...
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dave,
with the long straight lines of discoloration and corrosion, wonder if this was trailer bunks w carpet issue? The (color) lines are confusing...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:17 pm
Who made this boat
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Thesandmn »
Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:35 pm
This topic was posted 1519 days ago
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Hi, I bought this little aluminum boat to take my boys out fishing. I’m trying to get paperwork established for it to get it registered so I can put...
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Yeah was trying to upload a different one but apparently the file size is too big.
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Last post by Thesandmn
Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:49 am
Paint Stripping Advice
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Hofty »
Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:17 pm
This topic was posted 1548 days ago
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Hey Folks,
In need of some advice. I have bought a 12ft aluminium boat which has definitely seen some wear/tare on the paint job. Stripping it has...
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hofty,
welcome to the AAB.com Forum, and I hope our resident paint and films expert will stop by the post and give you a definitive answer. In the...
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Last post by kmorin
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:28 pm
Fuel tank design / pick up tube
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Boxboy »
Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:20 pm
This topic was posted 1607 days ago
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Looking around I don't see many options ( off the shelf) for fuel pick up tubes. Mainly only see the moeller tubes ( aluminium 90 degree head and...
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Boxboy,
couple of remarks, hopefully of some help? First, unless a plastic draw tube (downcomer) is secured in some way? just a little...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:48 pm
Corrosion resistance products
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Boxboy »
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:27 am
This topic was posted 1606 days ago
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Hi all, been working ( well researching) on what path to take in the boat remodel I am working on ( well I have a guy doing the work) . I have the...
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You can't overprotect with aluminum anodes, put on as many as you want with no harm done but putting on more than you need is pointless....
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Last post by Chaps
Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:11 pm
Aluminum Hull Corrosion
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Hunter24 »
Thu May 21, 2020 9:52 pm
This topic was posted 1636 days ago
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I have a 2000 Starfire 190. First boat and not realizing when I bought it but there was some paint bubbling on the transom and a couple spots...
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Aluminium hulls + stainless or monel rivets create quite bad galvanic corrosion - you need to use something like Tef Gel to isolate and separate the...
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Last post by jahunt
Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:20 pm
Newbie introduction
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BKFabricationllc »
Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:43 pm
This topic was posted 1809 days ago
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Hello! I have a small metal fab shop located on the eastern shore of Maryland. I started my business from my home garage 2 years ago and have since...
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Still haven't given up on our aspirations to build a full cnc plate kit fellas! I have considered just biting the bullet and building our first hull...
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Last post by BKFabricationllc
Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:41 am
Ally boat repairs - am I worrying about nothing?
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Elecmuso »
Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:20 pm
This topic was posted 1727 days ago
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I recently purchased a 15.5 foot tinny here in Australia. Later found that some corrosion holes have been repaired using an epoxy of some sort (eg....
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To moderator - I have posted this elsewhere on the forum. Think the other is in the correct place so can you please delete this thread?
Sorry to...
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Last post by Elecmuso
Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:52 pm
Building an offshore aluminum duck boat. What material?
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Longtailassassin »
Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:36 pm
This topic was posted 2116 days ago
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Hi all. This site was recommended to me from a friend at the Hull Truth.
I am looking at building a 23-24' aluminum Duck Boat. It will be used to...
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Definitely at least do a Specmar or Metal Boat Kits kit. If you're in Seattle, I'd be happy to help mentor where we can. An experienced welder with...
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Last post by alumioforte
Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:19 pm
Bare aluminum gunnels?
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flanker71 »
Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:39 pm
This topic was posted 2720 days ago
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Bought a 2000 Hewescraft 179 from a coworker knowing it was going to be a project. Tackled the water soaked floor and saturated foam last month. The...
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Personally, I would use a rigid non absorbing gasket type material between ‘different metals’ when you mount your ‘accessories’. I bought a roll...
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Last post by alyaz
Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:26 am
New prawn/ crab pot puller
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Northwest 1 »
Fri May 18, 2018 10:02 am
This topic was posted 2370 days ago
Installed a Electra Dyne pot hauler on my boat. Very powerful unit. Fast retrieves on heavy pots is a good thing. Heavy duty and well built. 👍
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Last post by Northwest 1
Fri May 18, 2018 10:02 am
Stretching a SAFEBoat
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welderbob »
Fri Dec 22, 2017 5:04 pm
This topic was posted 2517 days ago
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trying again, sorry.
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trying this again. saved pictures both ways, posting both?????????see what happens If you right click on top picture and view image the boat is right...
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Last post by welderbob
Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:05 pm
Harbercraft 18' fit out
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Landy_Andy »
Thu Jun 22, 2017 12:56 am
This topic was posted 2701 days ago
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Thought I'd post a few pic's here of the ongoing work to fit out of my recently acquired Harbercraft 18'Adventurer. So, the starting point is the...
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Got the engine hung using a jacking plate due to the transom being for a short leg OB.
Finished off the 'top hat' mount for the concealed...
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Last post by Landy_Andy
Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:40 pm
Who likes my new helm station/tackle drawer/storage
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Steve the Brain »
Thu Jun 29, 2017 6:57 am
This topic was posted 2694 days ago
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Who likes my new helm station/tackle drawer/storage
Orginal plywood helm station is in excellent condition however it’s a 2’x2’ heavey unusefull...
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I plan a side console builtinto this why I referr to as station the lidded SC will house
VHS/marine mp3/electrical switchs/ electrical remote...
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:26 am
Stepping transome contender style
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Steve the Brain »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:16 am
This topic was posted 2709 days ago
Stepping transome contender style
Benefits
1.additional hull space
2.additional _-- cubic feet floatation allows raising engine more speed....
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:16 am
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:30 am
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