Conchfish AL 17.6T build
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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, you're showing very good progress for someone that's just coming to alum. TIG.
Couple remarks to follow up. Yes some of the starts are too...
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Sun May 12, 2024 6:58 pm
Stupid Question...
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JETTYWOLF »
Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:30 pm
This topic was posted 4932 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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Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:54 am
Crack inside transom
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HARD_WAY »
Wed May 24, 2023 11:22 am
This topic was posted 361 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
welded hull structure options
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chille51 »
Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:53 pm
This topic was posted 577 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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Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:05 pm
34' Multi-angle Deadrise: PaPaJ Launched
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kmorin »
Sun Sep 25, 2022 4:17 pm
This topic was posted 602 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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Last post by kmorin
Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:48 pm
Is this corrosion serious?
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Doback »
Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:05 pm
This topic was posted 624 days ago
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Hi. I’m looking at buying a boat, but some corrosion on the hull has me concerned. I was wonder if this is something I could sand off or acid wash,...
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Doback, Welcome to the AAB.com Forum.
Serious corrosion usually described pitting of some level. Since you don't show pitting and you can wipe the...
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Last post by kmorin
Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:47 pm
Marinette cruiser hull extension
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Msmithabr »
Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:54 pm
This topic was posted 640 days ago
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I've just started a new project. A 1960 Marinette family cruiser. 28ftx9. Wanting to go inboard diesel and surface drive. Wondering if anybody has...
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Mike,
I'm glad I wasn't being seen as rude and that as a designer you already know that centerline of pipe is as key to pipe layout as the keel...
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Last post by kmorin
Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:16 pm
time-lapse jet build
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gandrfab »
Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:08 am
This topic was posted 779 days ago
Stumbled onto this on Facebook.
Comments say it's Miracle Marine inc.
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Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:08 am
Etching in video example
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kmorin »
Sat Oct 16, 2021 11:09 pm
This topic was posted 946 days ago
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For any new builder, owner, buyer- this is what needs to happen after the metal work is done, and before any other work- including paint begins....
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I'm bumping this thread to include some images that I may have already posted? but not sure? I haven't found where I posted these pics but they...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:10 pm
24.5ft NW pilothouse restoration. Corrosion/flooring questions
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tom_northcoast »
Mon Feb 07, 2022 2:23 pm
This topic was posted 832 days ago
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Hi everyone,
First time poster here. I’ve read a lot on these forums, and have found especially helpful the comments of Kevin up in Alaska, learned...
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Tom, the new photos really help put the photos above into a better location reference! Now I can see that a shot from on deck into the cabin sole...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Feb 19, 2022 3:23 pm
Line-X for boat hull?
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Pirate-1 »
Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:50 pm
This topic was posted 1009 days ago
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I tried a search but when I searched Line-X I got every post that had the word line in it or X in it...sixty-some pages. Just wondering if anyone has...
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I completely removed the rubberized spary in bedliner from my 2006 Aluminum Chambered Boats 26' center console. It had bubbled up in many places and...
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Last post by Sobie2
Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:27 am
Aluminum boat rebuild and float foam question
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wildman_bill »
Sat Sep 25, 2021 8:27 pm
This topic was posted 967 days ago
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Hey everyone. New poster. I'm rebuilding a 14 foot, 1986 Mirrocraft Northport Troller. It's my first rebuild. The hull is gutted and stripped to bare...
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Bill, welcome to the AAB.com Forum.
We don't see that many smaller skiffs here, the main readership is focused on welded plate boats, that usually...
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:58 pm
Boat Salvage/Surplus OC or Even So. Cal. Area?
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Pirate-1 »
Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:04 pm
This topic was posted 983 days ago
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We're working on an older 17ft Bayrunner Baja. Trying to keep it on the inexpensive side. Other than Minney's in NB is there any other boat salvage...
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What are you looking for?
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Last post by welder
Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:00 am
Home Schooling; Marine Education
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kmorin »
Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:59 pm
This topic was posted 992 days ago
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This topic is not complete rant, but fair warning it may contain elements some could consider a rant?
I noticed a news article today that mentioned...
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All's good, I get froggy when people trash the trades.
Enjoy my supposed to be humorous offering.
engineer fight.PNG
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Last post by gandrfab
Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:24 am
PROJEKT BOATWORKS
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gandrfab »
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:59 am
This topic was posted 1063 days ago
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looks amazing, see link below. I question the spray in sound deadening foam longevity.
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I have to assume the foam will not bond forever or anywhere near the hulls life expectancy.
Nice thing about paint is it can be refinished, we know...
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Last post by gandrfab
Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:59 am
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Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:19 pm
Cover Snaps for Aluminum Hulls
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srlake »
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:14 am
This topic was posted 1144 days ago
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What is the best practice for canvas enclosure / cover snaps on alumiunum hulls?
I haven't been able to source aluminum snaps, looks like SS or zinc...
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Had a cover for my old ski boat. No snaps, twist locks or any other fasteners.
The cover would lay over the boat with a pole near the center and had...
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Last post by gandrfab
Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:41 am
Flushing The Bilge
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AlloyToy2 »
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:17 am
This topic was posted 1160 days ago
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Hello Everyone,
AlloyToy here. Had to reregister. Could not get my account to work correctly.
What is the preferred method to flush the bilge and...
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The boat came from Pacific with ArmStrong plastic deck plates which IMO are garbage and do not seal well I recently swapped out those plastic deck...
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Last post by AlloyToy2
Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:22 pm
Vancouver Island Skiff build
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stormsails13 »
Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:34 pm
This topic was posted 1220 days ago
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I'm getting ready to start building a 17' skiff it's a v bottom center console all 3/16 5052 Aluminum.
I've welded most of my life and have lots of...
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Stormsails13,
Lots of Glen-L skiffs are clean lined like this garvey. You mentioned there were angle extrusions over the chines and keel seams, are...
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Last post by kmorin
Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:30 pm
Anyone ever built a hull bottom to change the shape of an existing hull?
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Sobie2 »
Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:04 am
This topic was posted 1274 days ago
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So I have a 1998 22' Harbercraft landing craft. The hull has had a hard life here in Alaska, but it has served its purpose. It has new power (150...
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All true statements. But.....working with old aluminum thats seen years salt water use is not easy and i stuggle to make Kmorin acceptable welds....
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Last post by Tfitz
Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:02 pm
Lower unit paint/corrosion issues.
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gandrfab »
Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:58 pm
This topic was posted 1933 days ago
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Mercury 4 stroke, 300+ hours, guess 4 years old. Shhhh Don't tell welder this is on a glass boat.
Spends it's life on a trailer when not in use....
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Update: May have been the wrong anodes and a broken jumper wire.
Sanded, painted, replaced anodes and jumper wire.
Seems to be doing well, I...
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Last post by gandrfab
Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:17 am
V1925 water in hull
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dingahling »
Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:56 pm
This topic was posted 5004 days ago
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I've got an early hull of the Pacific V1925 that I bought used a few years ago.
I''ve only been out twice this year and I noticed that it was feeling...
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I had the same problem with my 23 pacific. It . the deck inspection plates. plastic on aluminum expand at different rates I think. Previous owner had...
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Last post by clambo
Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:44 pm
Pilothouse
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goatram »
Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:31 pm
This topic was posted 5309 days ago
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Not to muddle up Alloytoy's thread I want to ask a question. Did the math of required aluminum to build a pilothouse on my 21ft Seahawk. Added weight...
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optomist, Thanks for the kind words.
I posted the articles on welded boat building to help a shortage of knowledge of this aspect of the metal...
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Last post by kmorin
Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:25 pm
6063-t5 vs 6063-t52
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gandrfab »
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:07 am
This topic was posted 1370 days ago
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I'm going to make a flounder gigging pole for my father in law out of aluminum.
Almost all of the locals use a wood pole of some sort or a...
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Thanks
Eastern metal is my regular supplier for anodized material, I try to buy what I can from them.
Alro metals when I need steel, stainless...
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Last post by gandrfab
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:44 pm
Welding Around Fuel Tank
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Maineiac »
Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:52 pm
This topic was posted 1392 days ago
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I have a few repairs/modifications that I need to do around the deck of my pacific skiff, which has a below deck fuel tank. Although I’m familiar...
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Unfortunately (or fortunately) its an aluminum tank.
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Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:14 pm
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