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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 5716 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 kmorin « Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:41 pm
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by m32825 » Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:43 pm
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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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Carl,
The edges of the MIG bead above shows lots of overspray. I'd say too much. This implies that in order to get the puddle wetted (wattage...
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Last post by kmorin
Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:41 pm
Bottom paint - Canada

Last post by IronwoodIsland « Sun Jul 21, 2024 4:44 pm
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by grump444 » Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:04 pm
This topic was posted 560 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 sent Interlux an email enquiring about their plans for a paint suitable for aluminum boats. Now that Trilux is discontinued there is no other...

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Sun Jul 21, 2024 4:44 pm
Big Cat

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by DivingDerek » Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:34 pm
This topic was posted 18 days ago

Just towed it 1400nm. 75X30’ going to make it my dive boat with moon pool and shark cage

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Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:34 pm
Downsides to a catamaran

Last post by AlaskaBruce « Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:59 pm
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by Chtucker » Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:22 pm
This topic was posted 4196 days ago
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I have mostly heard the upsides of catamaran... What are the downsides?

Some that concern me is trailer width & possibly resale as it might be a...

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We love our 28 foot maxcat with a 10 foot beam. Our problem is unreliable I/O's that were rebuilt 250 hours ago but one engine just blew. We can't...

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Last post by AlaskaBruce
Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:59 pm
specmar 2434 plans, your thoughts

Last post by messmaker « Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:25 pm
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by noexcuses2 » Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:03 pm
This topic was posted 1932 days ago
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Looking at the Specmar 2434 plan. Boat will be used for ocean fishing of the oregon and washington coast for Halibut/tuna bottom fish and crabbing.....

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Did you ever end up building this hull. I just finished the design to have a walk around cabin and am about to order
the materials. Just curious how...

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Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:25 pm
Help finding small boat builder suppling discount stores in late 1960s

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by Karl V » Sat May 25, 2024 4:48 pm
This topic was posted 62 days ago
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I have an aluminum flat bottom boat, 12ft long with a 32 in beam that I'm trying to register in Arkansas for use with a small trolling motor.

The...

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Can you post a photo of your boat? Maybe some of us can recognize the make and model. Google image search might help too if you have a good photo of...

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Tue Jun 11, 2024 1:50 am
Maintenance issue

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by OakTree » Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:53 am
This topic was posted 52 days ago
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Hi - just purchased a 2022 Silverstreak Challenger with very low hours. The aluminum in the interior of the boat has white spots and I am looking for...

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Thanks for the reply. Really want to avoid making a mess of the boat.

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Wed Jun 05, 2024 11:58 pm
The Fall Guy, starring Australian tinny

Last post by welder « Tue May 07, 2024 8:00 pm
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by m32825 » Fri May 03, 2024 5:17 pm
This topic was posted 84 days ago
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New action/comedy/romance movie stars an Australian tinny playing an important supporting role during a chase scene. Anyone know who built it?...

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That's cuz I'm a guy that does Secrete Squirrel stuff. :joecool:
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Last post by welder
Tue May 07, 2024 8:00 pm
Pacific 2075, or is it 23?

Last post by kmorin « Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:14 pm
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by Bigger Fish » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:56 pm
This topic was posted 277 days ago
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Good afternoon alloy boats brethren. Yes, I was the lucky person to have recently purchased the “mystery” Pacific that was for sale here on this...

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Big'
Sure wish this finely built skiff wasn't covered in corrosion cells! (All those white flowering spots are mill scale corrosion sites!!) Etching...

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Last post by kmorin
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:14 pm
Is this hull too far gone?

Last post by kmorin « Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:36 pm
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by Peterwd » Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:57 pm
This topic was posted 145 days ago
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Hi All,

I am new to this forum but have been reading for hours searching previous posts and threads and finding out way more information than I knew...

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Ironwood,

Would it be feasible to salvage this valuable hull by strip planking a new skin over the old plating in the corroded area below the...

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Last post by kmorin
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:36 pm
Crack in aluminum I beam Trailer - Fixable?

Last post by welder « Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:00 pm
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by Tin Cup » Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:59 pm
This topic was posted 134 days ago
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Greetings,

I posted this on another forum, but we have better aluminum expertise here.

I just noticed a small crack in the bottom of my Venture...

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Thanks Kevin,

I've decided to buy a new trailer. This trailer is overloaded and I trailer too often and too far to make it worth the risk. ...

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Last post by welder
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Labor Hours

Last post by starbright55 « Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:00 pm
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by starbright55 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:08 pm
This topic was posted 239 days ago
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New to the board!

I have ordered a Specmar kit. It's their 4.5m rib ( ). I had planned to build it myself with a friend that is a MUCH more...

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starbright, Welcome to the AAB.com Forum, as welder has mentioned, build sequence image posts are always widely read here, hope you'll share yours?...

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Last post by starbright55
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:00 pm
welded vs riveted?

Last post by kmorin « Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:59 pm
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by slug420 » Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:30 pm
This topic was posted 139 days ago
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stumbled across this video tonight...

thoughts?

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slug,
as a long term welded hull designer, builder, welder, user, and having repaired both welded and riveted hulls I'd make a few remarks. Basically...

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Last post by kmorin
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:59 pm
Aluminum Type and Flotation Question

Last post by slug420 « Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:30 pm
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by VirtualHuck » Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:28 pm
This topic was posted 3031 days ago
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Hello,

I took out a Stanley Islander 19' dual console boat with a Yamaha F115 yesterday on the St. Lawrence river in 20 mph winds with light rain...

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Any updates on this? How did you like your stanley? do you still have it?

One caught my eye on Lake Champlain last summer....not sure if it was an...

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Last post by slug420
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:30 pm
Pacific 2025

Last post by Tin Cup « Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:51 pm
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by Tin Cup » Thu Apr 30, 2020 4:50 pm
This topic was posted 1548 days ago
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Greetings,

It's been a LONG time since I have posted. While I peruse the site occasionally, I figured with the shutdown who is not looking for fish...

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Patrisage, yes spot on, the boat performed exactly as you describe. The welded on chines totally changed the ride for the better, it was dramatic...

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Last post by Tin Cup
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:51 pm
Stupid Question...

Last post by kmorin « Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:54 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:30 pm
This topic was posted 5000 days ago
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Since I'm here, I'll ask.

I see a boat and the aluminum is .100 gauge so what the hell does that mean. Are we talking 1/8th inch???

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Forum, I realize the dimension or scantling being discussed in the OP is what was being discussed but I've decided to add some to this topic. I...

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Last post by kmorin
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:54 am
18'

Last post by jtwilber57 « Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:49 am
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by Pilgrim1957 » Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:48 am
This topic was posted 184 days ago
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Picked up an 18' Aluminum Princecraft. I would like to put in a floor and center console, bow deck. Lots of help online about rebuilds on 12-14'...

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Rivetted Hull. No wood floors.

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Last post by jtwilber57
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:49 am
Bestyear boats (china)

Last post by Craigb « Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:25 pm
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by NaturalAngler » Sat Jan 06, 2024 7:14 pm
This topic was posted 202 days ago
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Anyone had any experience with this builder?

I have had a bunch of discussion on everything from material and shipping. Currious if anyone has delt...

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Hope aircraft carriers don't get bought this way.

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Last post by Craigb
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:25 pm
Journey to the GoDu 10.5

Last post by gandrfab « Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:20 am
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by GoDuAdventure » Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:16 pm
This topic was posted 194 days ago
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So a friend of mine bought an aluminum sailboat and it was actually a bit of a mess because the yard who built her was inexperienced and did some...

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Very nice, thanks for sharing.

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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:20 am
Prop advice for 23 Pacific with a 250 Suz:

Last post by Browndog15 « Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:22 pm

by Browndog15 » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:22 pm
This topic was posted 205 days ago

Hello,
What diameter and pitch prop are you guys using with a Suzuki 225 or 250? This will be going on a 2325 Pacific.

Thank you,
BD

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Last post by Browndog15
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:22 pm
unknown 16' runabout vintage

Last post by ibm2065 « Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:34 pm
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by ibm2065 » Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:24 pm
This topic was posted 236 days ago
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no ID, or serial number. would love to know who made it.

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needs some work. Can't find anything like it on the internet. no ID or serial number. it has a transister AM radio.

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Last post by ibm2065
Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:34 pm
Chasing corrosion around fittings

Last post by OceanTrvlr « Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:59 am
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by OceanTrvlr » Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:18 pm
This topic was posted 241 days ago
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I have a 28' boat from a well-known builder in Oregon which I had built in 2017. Unfortunately, I chose to have it mostly painted. At the time of...

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Thank you for the insight.

In unpainted areas of the boat (bilges, etc) it is clear to me that the mill scale was not removed.

At the time of...

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Last post by OceanTrvlr
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:59 am
aluminum boat

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by clambo » Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:01 pm
This topic was posted 251 days ago

On Craigs list Mass/ Cape Cod there is a captain/ fishing charter selling a alloy boat with a 2023 Suzuki 200 hp. for 32,000.00 for those looking...

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Last post by clambo
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:01 pm
Advise

Last post by kmorin « Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:37 pm
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by roamer58 » Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:52 pm
This topic was posted 258 days ago
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Hi All,
I just bought a Chris Craft roamer aluminium hull, I need to weld some patches over some corrosion on the hull . The hull is 5086. Would I...

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roamer58,
5052 will weld to 5086 with 5356 alloy fillers and will work to patch holes, corrosion areas or other defects in the original hull....

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