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Hauling Your Alloy Rig
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MY DAD

Last post by feeling07 « Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:42 am
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by IRONWOODTUNA(CODY) » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:51 pm
This topic was posted 5419 days ago
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The arrangement's have been made and i appreciate all of you helping me

if you woukld like to come you are more than welcome and here is the info....

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Cody, I feel so sorry for your loss. Its really awful tragedy. I know its hard time for you but its all in God's hand. My deeply condolences for you....

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Last post by feeling07
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:42 am
Conchfish AL 17.6T build

Last post by m32825 « Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:25 am
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by m32825 » Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:43 pm
This topic was posted 65 days ago
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Hi guys, first post!

I live in Central Florida and like to fish the inshore areas along our east and west coasts. I'm in the early stages of...

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I'm thinking aluminum rivnuts attached to the shear flange with 1/4-20 stainless steel machine screws going into them. Use tefgel on all the...

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Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:25 am
Crack inside transom

Last post by HARD_WAY « Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:30 pm
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by HARD_WAY » Wed May 24, 2023 11:22 am
This topic was posted 132 days ago
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Good Morning:

A google search with the same subject revealed a 10 year old post in here by giddy that finished off with the discovery of a crack in...

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So the business that quoted $2600 (& materials) were recommended and supposed to be the best . Well I agreed to their price and thought I'd get out...

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Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:30 pm
28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment

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by weert » Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:03 pm
This topic was posted 24 days ago
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Hey all, first time posting here.

I live in the San Juan Islands in Washington. Recently, I was offered what seems like a great deal. A 26ft custom...

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The pictures didn't show for me

and good luck

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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:22 am
Who makes this boat?

Last post by THE 26 JETTYWOLF « Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:39 am
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by slug420 » Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:38 pm
This topic was posted 425 days ago
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Chris if anyone knows who makes this. Spotted in South hero Vermont at White's Beach. Just caught my eye because it looks like it's welded...

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HANKO IS THE NEXT I'M LOOKING AT. THE BIG 28CC IS WHAT I'D LIKE. MY NEXT WILL BE BUILT IN THE ''SOUTH''

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Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:39 am
One3 Powerboats new 24' Offshore Center

Last post by Fisherman « Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:07 am
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by one3powerboats » Mon Mar 14, 2022 3:13 pm
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24 jeg.jpg Pleased to share a few construction photo's of the next Seamless edition center console build. This model featuring an additional 6''...

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Thanks for sharing! I've always like powderhorn sheerlines!

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Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:07 am
ARMOR Marine Thread

Last post by ARMORMarine « Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:46 pm
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by ARMORMarine » Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:25 pm
This topic was posted 346 days ago
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Hello! I just wanted to say I love the platform and the enthusiasm for all things aluminum! We have a small and growing shop in Anacortes, Washington...

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Here is a simple little skiff. I originally designed this one up for my dad to go pick up Dungees. At the time he was 70 something, hauling a 8'...

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Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:46 pm
bottom corrosion 18'bayrunner

Last post by Bayrunner19 « Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:12 pm
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by sushiking » Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:44 pm
This topic was posted 5540 days ago
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Changing bunks on the trailer today and found alot of corrosion pitting on the bottom of the boat today always herd this problem with bayrunners any...

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Are you bunks made of pressure treated wood by chance? I've been told that can cause pitting on the hull. It's a reaction to the chemicals in the...

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Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:12 pm
Corrosion Repair

Last post by paddler « Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:41 pm
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by paddler » Wed Sep 05, 2012 4:29 pm
This topic was posted 4045 days ago
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So, I put my boat up for sale, and have had an offer of a trade-in from a dealer toward the purchase of a new boat. However, while thoroughly...

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Reactivating this old thread. I tried backing into my garage with the bow door open, turns out it doesn't fit. Bent the door a bit and popped the...

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Last post by paddler
Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:41 pm
Pacific Rubber Bumpers

Last post by gevinliras « Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:21 pm
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by Challenge » Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:22 am
This topic was posted 1444 days ago
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Hi Folks,

Does anyone know how these bumpers are attached and where I can get replacements.

I don't want to bug Pacific, if I don't have to, for...

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Pacific Rubber & Supply offers a full range of recycled products and sheet ... wheel chocks, mini satellite dish mounting pads, stall mats, rubber...

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Last post by gevinliras
Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:21 pm
Bottom Painting - Vancouver, CANADA

Last post by dmills59 « Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:52 pm

by dmills59 » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:52 pm
This topic was posted 115 days ago

Would anyone have a recommendation for a bottom painter in the Vancouver area? I have a 21 foot aluminum that I would like to get done. Thanks you.

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Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:52 pm
Bottom paint - Canada

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by grump444 » Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:04 pm
This topic was posted 263 days ago
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Hi all,

Looking to get some protection on the bottom of our new rig. Based on the great information on previous posts, including full schooling from...

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I don't think Trilux II was banned in Canada, I've been told that Interlux decided to stop making it specially for the Canadian Market since the...

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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Fri May 12, 2023 1:27 am
Bottom Paint - Looking for Advice

Last post by OceanTrvlr « Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:31 am
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by poppi57 » Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:27 am
This topic was posted 199 days ago
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Need to order another gallon of bottom paint for the boat. I have been using Trilux 33 for the past 6 years and wondering if anyone would recommend...

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I've been unhappy with Trilux33 over the past few years on my alloy boat here in MA. I still get barnacles and quite a bit of lettuce on the boat. I...

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Last post by OceanTrvlr
Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:31 am
Trilux 2 banned in Canada. Please recommend options.

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by Laxputs » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:57 pm
This topic was posted 174 days ago

I own a 20 foot aluminum hull coated with epoxy, a primer, and Trilux 2. I believe TL2 is now banned in Canada. That's fine, I want to get away from...

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Last post by Laxputs
Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:57 pm
Pacific boat sides.

Last post by kmorin « Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:38 pm
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by tbshattuck » Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:12 pm
This topic was posted 248 days ago
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Looking at a 2007 pacific. It looks like previous owner tried to buff/ polish hull sides. Are these dimples/imperfections something to be worried...

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In the 70's, of the last century, I used to work on a group of welded 32'ers that were built in Vancouver and Sea/Puget Sound for a fish packer in...

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Last post by kmorin
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:38 pm
Rockwool for insulation?

Last post by IronwoodIsland « Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:49 pm
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by All or none » Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:03 pm
This topic was posted 275 days ago
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Hi everyone, new to the site and new to owning an aluminum boat. I was wondering if anyone has tried using rockwool insulation? It doesn’t get...

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As a geo type I don' think that rock wool is a good companion to have next to aluminum, especially with salts and water around. Many of the minerals...

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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:49 pm
Copper Coat

Last post by JimJones « Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:59 pm

by JimJones » Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:59 pm
This topic was posted 252 days ago

is there any hull prep that can be done that allows copper coat to be applied to an aluminium hull on a sail boat?

I have been told by local boat...

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Last post by JimJones
Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:59 pm
What is the correct media for blasting an Alu hull

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by JimJones » Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:28 pm
This topic was posted 252 days ago

Hello, new here.

Been reading through the forums gaining much info. However I cant seem to find a clear answer to which media for sand blasting is...

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Last post by JimJones
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:28 pm
Epoxy Paint in fish boxes

Last post by salmonater « Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:21 am
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by salmonater » Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:11 pm
This topic was posted 285 days ago
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I have a fair amount of corrosion in my under deck fish boxes and I've cleaned, wired brushed, used Zep-a-Lume, rinsed, neutralized the surfaces with...

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I have a fair amount of corrosion in my under deck fish boxes

I too have a North River Seahawk Offshore 24' and I too have had corrosion...

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Last post by salmonater
Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:21 am
WeldCraft Angler

Last post by jeffryg « Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:00 pm
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by jeffryg » Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:45 pm
This topic was posted 321 days ago
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I am giving serious consideration to ordering a WeldCraft 18 ft Angler. However, there are a couple of things that give me pause:
1. I primarily fish...

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Nothing on this boat or similar models (i.e. Duckworth 18 ft)? Need to make a decision in January if I want it for the spring? Thank you!

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Last post by jeffryg
Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:00 pm
Road Salt?

Last post by ARMORMarine « Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:27 pm
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by Browndog15 » Fri Dec 16, 2022 8:02 pm
This topic was posted 291 days ago
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Anything I can do to mitigate any damage from road salt? I'll soap off/rinse the hull as soon as I get past the snowy weather. I tow Michigan to...

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+ 1 on no carpet. Have the boat shrink wrapped to keep the rest clean.

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Last post by ARMORMarine
Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:27 pm
Pacific Boats

Last post by Browndog15 « Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:20 am
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by Smiml7 » Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:18 am
This topic was posted 355 days ago
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Anyone near Ohio have a V2600 or 2325 I can sea trial? I really like the layout of the V2600 super top and thinking of ordering one. I’d like try...

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I have a 23 in SE Michigan/Lake Erie.

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Last post by Browndog15
Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:20 am
welded hull structure options

Last post by kmorin « Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:05 pm
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by chille51 » Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:53 pm
This topic was posted 348 days ago
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Hello all, first time poster here. Have been reading lots and searching past threads but so far haven't turned up quite what I'm wondering, at least...

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chille51,
Welded boats’ hull panels are quite thin compared to the hull sizes they form. As a result there are a couple of different ‘types’ or...

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Last post by kmorin
Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:05 pm
Hull ride differences between manufacturers

Last post by gandrfab « Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:16 am
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by hatcher » Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:45 pm
This topic was posted 336 days ago
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Hi all - not trying to start a brand war but I can't find much on scale of ride difference between manufacturers in the 22' to 28' size trailerable...

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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 &...

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Last post by gandrfab
Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:16 am
34' Multi-angle Deadrise: PaPaJ Launched

Last post by kmorin « Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:48 pm
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by kmorin » Sun Sep 25, 2022 4:17 pm
This topic was posted 373 days ago
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Some years ago I posted, during a conversation here, about the concept of having more than one deadrise angle in the bottom of a planing boat. I...

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dingahling,

I'm not a fan of fully welding rub rails, but this was not my boat and I was 'crew' in the building. Yeah I designed her but I don’t own...

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