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 82 days ago
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I picked up this boat near the marsh in south Louisiana.
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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 382 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.
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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 435 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,
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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 758 days ago
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Hi all,
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lc32,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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 914 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,
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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 1176 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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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 1205 days ago
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Hey Folks,
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hofty,
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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 1264 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,
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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 1263 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 1293 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 1466 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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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 1384 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?
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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 1773 days ago
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Hi all. This site was recommended to me from a friend at the Hull Truth.
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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 2377 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 2028 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 2174 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 2358 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.
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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 2351 days ago
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Who likes my new helm station/tackle drawer/storage
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I plan a side console builtinto this why I referr to as station the lidded SC will house
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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 2366 days ago
Stepping transome contender style
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Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:16 am
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:30 am
Clean under floorboards- drainage ideas?
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bfetcho »
Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:34 pm
This topic was posted 2861 days ago
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It's the dreaded under floorboard cleaning!
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Totally agree JonH. I had buyers remorse also flanker71 after I purchased my boat and found out about these issues. I still have my boat and I am...
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Tue May 23, 2017 7:06 pm
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Last post by Steve the Brain
Mon May 15, 2017 6:11 am
Boat leaks, hull structure on 22 foot north river.
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dflorea »
Fri May 12, 2017 7:45 am
This topic was posted 2399 days ago
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Is there a way to check the hull. Brackets etc. visually for problems (cracks or leaks) on aluminum hull. I'm a novice with alloy boats and I'm...
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Great! Thanks for the info. I've seen mig welding in action in a bronze sculpture class and have seen continuous thick seems one inch thick welds on...
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Sun May 14, 2017 9:26 pm
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