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Bilge cleaning Tips?????
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fatcow »
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:50 pm
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What do all you guys use to clean the bilge out? All suggestions welcomed.
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Pour some salt away in the bilge then add water. Keep the drain plug in and drive the boat around. Find a hill and go up that. Get the water to move...
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Last post by jj225
Mon May 17, 2021 11:55 am
First boat...need recommendations before taking out on water.
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littlefengers »
Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:43 pm
This topic was posted 1089 days ago
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Hello, I just purchased my first boat...an 2002 Smokercraft Alaskan. The boat has been under covers the last 5 years. Used previously in salt water....
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littlefengers,
glad to hear your knife didn't just push through corrosion spots! Might try to find some way to leave the boat up on a set of blocks...
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Last post by kmorin
Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:40 pm
Prop size for 19' Baja Bayrunner and BF90?
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Embarq82 »
Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:35 am
This topic was posted 1106 days ago
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Hi all! Cool site and I am surprised I didn't join sooner! I've owned my Bayrunner since 2014 and its served me well for what she is.
I've got a 19'...
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Assuming this thing currently has a prop. What are you looking for or looking to change? Some prop manufacturers have calculators if you have a bunch...
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Last post by Craigb
Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:16 pm
bottom paint
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clambo »
Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:44 pm
This topic was posted 1113 days ago
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Just looking for info on what bottom paint is best for the hull of my Pacific 23 as it's going into a slip for the first time. :thumbsup:
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Thanks, good info
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Last post by dingahling
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:54 pm
rub rail corrosion/pitting
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Dingo44 »
Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:47 pm
This topic was posted 1112 days ago
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Greetings all,
I have a 2yr old 26ft Pacific with a rub rail running the entire length of the boat. The boat is on a mooring 6mts of the year in...
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Hi Kevin, my apologies. I was using 'salt' too liberally. I fully agree that the pitting has been caused by standing/stale water trapped between the...
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Last post by Dingo44
Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:32 pm
Bottom paint
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clambo »
Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:54 am
This topic was posted 1111 days ago
Anyone have experience as far as best bottom paint for alloy boat?
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Last post by clambo
Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:54 am
Custom Accessory Fabrication Kitsap/Olympic Peninsula
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PappaPepper »
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:05 pm
This topic was posted 1140 days ago
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Good morning forum!
I have a 1925 Pacific that I’m looking to add additional rod holders, downrigger mounts, anchor box and mount and possibly a...
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Chaps. Perfect referral! Working out great.
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Last post by PappaPepper
Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:44 pm
Hull corrosion, Lifetimer. Advice sought.
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Laxputs »
Sun Mar 21, 2021 11:50 am
This topic was posted 1124 days ago
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Hi all. Would love your input on this please.
Details:
-Aluminum Lifetimer boat
-20 years + old
-Some minor pitting on hull in about 30 spots at a...
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Chaps,
you just haven't been involved with a welding service with sufficient skill, equipment and interest to repair pits in hull plating!
The best...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:20 am
New guy here with corrosion.
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NW_Nelson »
Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:06 am
This topic was posted 1152 days ago
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Hey AAB, new to this forum and alloy boats. I recently picked up a 1997 Alumaweld Stryker. Unfortunately, it has sat outside for over 2 years here in...
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Ryan, here's a link to what I was talking about:
not this brand necessarily but the type of adhesive film involved. Bedding this to alum. sticky...
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Last post by kmorin
Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:19 am
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Last post by Richid
Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:13 pm
the finish on these boats is amazing ... how did they do it?
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aktxyz »
Sun Feb 28, 2021 11:11 pm
This topic was posted 1145 days ago
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youtube recommended a video today ... which led down a rabbit hole that ended at KM yachts in the Netherlands.
I was amazed at the surface finish on...
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looks like they are sanding or grinding the boat
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Last post by capesteve1
Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:52 am
Cleaning up this hull
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capesteve »
Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:34 am
This topic was posted 1783 days ago
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My boat was beaten up over the winter by loose tarp and was scuffed up as you can see. Looks better after washing down. I am considering refinishing...
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To be honest I have not been too impressed with the nyalic type finish. It is fairly durable but over time is prone to scuffing if you tie up to...
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Last post by capesteve1
Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:29 pm
Applying Nyalic
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joshboats »
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:07 pm
This topic was posted 1148 days ago
Hello.
I applied Nyalic 3 days ago after spending days getting the hull on a 22 foot bouton all cleaned up to 320 grit. I had no idea I had this...
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Last post by joshboats
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:07 pm
Drydock or Slip?
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ValcoNOOB »
Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:04 pm
This topic was posted 1149 days ago
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Hey guys!
First time boat owner here. Apologies if this question has been covered ad nauseam, but I couldn't find a thread for it.
I just picked up...
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Excellent info, thank you!
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Last post by ValcoNOOB
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:00 pm
clear coat
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clambo »
Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:01 pm
This topic was posted 1155 days ago
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Anyone know of a clear coat product that is also antifouling ?
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Well that's not a surprise as those barnacles never seem to listen to anything I say
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Last post by clambo
Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:04 pm
Hull design- thoughts?
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alumioforte »
Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:02 am
This topic was posted 1164 days ago
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Howdy team,
What are your thoughts on the Aleutian from Silverback?
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Looks a lot like the Coldwater Boats hull form. I own a 30' charter boat here in Alaska, and would say 24.5* deadrise is overkill. 18* is plenty in a...
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Last post by hamachitoro
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:20 pm
shore landing and deep V
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Morning bite »
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:09 pm
This topic was posted 1568 days ago
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Hello all,
I am planning on a build of the perfect boat for shore landing and salmon fishing in the ocean. I wonder about the higher dead rise and...
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Gorgeous boat! Enjoy.
Ethan
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North River 28' RAIV
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Last post by OceanTrvlr
Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:52 am
electrical current in water
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clambo »
Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:43 pm
This topic was posted 1170 days ago
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I would like to know if anyone on this site has any information on how to protect an alloy boat from errant current in a marina setting? Going to a...
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clambo,
first thing is the hull wiring being done where all earths/grounds/bonds/DC Neg and AC (third leg) are common to one point on the hull &...
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Last post by kmorin
Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:02 pm
Remove Foam On Wheel?
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Tin Cup »
Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:07 am
This topic was posted 1182 days ago
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Greetings,
On my '04 Pacific, the stainless wheel is coated with a grey grip foam that is starting to get crunchy and nasty. I'm thinking I could...
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Try acetone, or a torch. If that doesn't work, try them together.
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Last post by Craigb
Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:43 pm
Crevice Corrosion Repair Procedure
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ccaywood »
Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:54 pm
This topic was posted 1202 days ago
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Hi,
First off thanks for all the helpful information! I've looked through many posts on corrosion from this site before and after purchasing my boat...
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Foam removal tool tip I have used with some success. Chuck the long end of a 1/4 Allen key in a hand drill. Plunge the spinning short end into the...
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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:43 am
Annual Rant by K Morin
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kmorin »
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:46 pm
This topic was posted 1211 days ago
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It's that time of year for all regular posters and readers, lurkers (and trolls too) for me to wish you all to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New...
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Thank you very much to all that help keep it running.
:highfive: :beer: :thumbsup: :joecool:
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Last post by welder
Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:25 pm
Trolling motor for Pacific 1925
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MacCTD »
Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:04 pm
This topic was posted 1200 days ago
Thinking of adding a trolling to my Pacific 1925, if you have a trolling motor on a 1925 or 2025, what size do you have shaft length and ft/lbs of...
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Last post by MacCTD
Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:04 pm
Hello.. new member and need assistance
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tsgarvey »
Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:06 am
This topic was posted 1248 days ago
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Hi all... Unfortunately, I am here because I have some kind of corrosion going on with a boat I recently purchased. First.. I need instruction with...
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Tom, while i can say it is never acceptable to have loose steel/iron/ferrous metals in the (wet) bilge of an aluminum boat.... I don't think this is...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:27 pm
10 Days in the salt
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Browndog15 »
Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:29 pm
This topic was posted 1219 days ago
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Hello,
I have a 17 foot plate boat, made with 5052 aluminum. I used Tef Gel on stainless fasteners (and nylon washers), i am awaiting aluminum...
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Thanks
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Last post by gandrfab
Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:12 am
Aluminum Watercraft Project- Sealing Compartments
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PX Machines »
Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:33 pm
This topic was posted 1234 days ago
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Hi Everyone,
I have a project to build an all aluminum offshore watercraft 30ft, and after completely welding all exterior surfaces I need to seal...
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I would have to look to know for sure. If I remember correctly Ernest Sims talks about riveting.
Most of the machines I have built with thinner...
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Last post by PX Machines
Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:45 pm
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