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WeldCraft Angler
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jeffryg »
Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:45 pm
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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?
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Browndog15 »
Fri Dec 16, 2022 8:02 pm
This topic was posted 496 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
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Smiml7 »
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:18 am
This topic was posted 559 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
Hull ride differences between manufacturers
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hatcher »
Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:45 pm
This topic was posted 541 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
Etched hull
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Sparky508 »
Sun Jul 31, 2022 12:46 pm
This topic was posted 634 days ago
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7 months after delivery, I acid etched my hull, fish boxes and anchor locker. Put some uhmw strips on...
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Spark,
usually acid is sprayed onto a hull from the bottom up - so the foam has already lifted scale and contaminants lower down - then when foaming...
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Last post by kmorin
Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:16 pm
Squished Gregor - Last Rites?
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richas »
Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:24 pm
This topic was posted 647 days ago
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Hi,
You can see from the attached pictures that our little Gregor boat was squished by a falling tree. Before I haul it off for scrap metal I though...
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Hi Rich
If you do decide to scrap it I know a guy living on Gambier Island that would be very happy to take it for scrap value and bang it out. He...
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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:53 pm
New guy - first alloy boat
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Zeronalo »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:42 pm
This topic was posted 648 days ago
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Aloha
ive been reading some good stuff on alloy boats so I joined.
I bought a Stabicraft 2500 sport fish last year, the open cabin not the xl, and...
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I bought a Stabicraft 2500 sport fish last year, the open cabin not the xl, and I’m impatiently waiting on delivery. Delay, delay,delay……….
anyway....
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Last post by rocky_taco
Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:18 am
Pacific skiff vs. Stabicraft
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MaddogShady »
Tue May 24, 2022 9:48 pm
This topic was posted 702 days ago
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Anyone with experience on both a Stabicraft and a Pacific Skiff?
-trying to decide between a stabicraft 2050, 0r 2250 ultra center cab and a Pacific...
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I guess it depends if sooner than later timing is important to you and if the boats you are looking at are already built, and residing in the USA. If...
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Last post by rocky_taco
Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:28 am
Mill Scale
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Tin Cup »
Wed May 04, 2022 9:09 am
This topic was posted 722 days ago
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Greetings AAB,
I hope everyone is having a good spring.
This picture from a recent outing, I like it as it makes the boat look big! The...
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OK good to know. Thanks once again!
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Last post by Tin Cup
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:27 pm
Hull Corrosion
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Skiff of knowledge »
Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:28 pm
This topic was posted 1000 days ago
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Hello everyone,
Thanks to those who contribute to the greater knowledge of all.I have found a wealth of information on how to deal with my issue and...
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I'm curious if you've resolved your issue Skiff of Knowledge. I have the same boat with a very similar issue. I have not found anything wrong with...
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Last post by allanb76
Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:29 am
Strange discoloration on aluminium hull
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tonish123 »
Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:37 pm
This topic was posted 666 days ago
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Hey! Just wanted ask a question from people with a lot more experience, what is this discoloration on my boat. Should I be worried? Will there soon...
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Thanks Chaps! Sent you a PM regarding bottom painting... don't have a Facebook account.
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Last post by bbwilson81
Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:46 pm
Bottom Paint flaking/hull pitting
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allanb76 »
Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:47 am
This topic was posted 816 days ago
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First of all, I stumbled across this forum while trying to learn about my 2019 Silver streak issue....what a great site with a wealth of information!...
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Trilux contains copper thiocyanate, a galvanically less aggressive form of copper, its the same biocide as used in Vivid. Both can be safely used on...
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Last post by Chaps
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:06 pm
What Type Of Corrosion?
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Hunter24 »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:07 am
This topic was posted 1389 days ago
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Can anyone tell me what type of corrosion this is? It is around the rivet near the bottom of the boat. I have a few more that are worse. This is on a...
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And my contribution to Kevin's knowledgeable response is to restate that manufacturers of riveted boats do not use marine grade alloys in boat...
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Last post by Hunter24
Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:48 pm
Historic Wooldridge Pictures
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glen wooldridge »
Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:46 pm
This topic was posted 3405 days ago
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In celebration of our 100 year anniversary, we will be going through our archives and posting old pictures.
If you have any old Wooldridge pictures...
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Hi Glen, my name is Philip Williams and i have one of your great grandfaters original drift boat. my dad bought it back in 1969 or 1970 i think and...
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Last post by wilcom
Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:25 pm
New boat not so new anymore
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Trousertrout »
Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:13 pm
This topic was posted 738 days ago
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Hello all. Haven't been on here for a bit. I finally received my boat at the end of December. I took it out of wanchese for the giant bluefin...
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maiadash ,
We'd like a separate topic and build sequence pictures! Not just a teaser that you've built- Pls post a thread on your build??
T'trout,...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu May 19, 2022 2:56 pm
CORROSION!!! And lots of it.
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Rockfisher62 »
Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:42 pm
This topic was posted 735 days ago
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I was going fishing last week, then I noticed a foul odor from my boat. I thought a battery tipped over. Nope. I took everything apart and found...
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Rock'62,
I'd remark about the newer photos in context of the first set you posted.
1st. I'd say there might be two separate but related instances...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:25 pm
Lund Alaskan floatation
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slammer32 »
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:33 am
This topic was posted 736 days ago
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Hi - 1999 Lund Alaskan 18 ft. Floatation is water logged. looking at redoing it all. Looks like I can access by pulling floor and the top of the...
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Just bottles. The boats never sank so I guess it worked out
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Last post by Trousertrout
Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:45 pm
G3 Boat Rolls to Port
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Wishbone5902 »
Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:53 pm
This topic was posted 737 days ago
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I have a 2019 G3 18 ft DLX Bay Series with a 90 VMax Yamaha. I recently had the prop repaired for a slightly bent blade and afterwards the boat now...
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Did this do this before the prop repair?
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Last post by welder
Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:10 am
Welding
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Metal Health »
Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:55 pm
This topic was posted 743 days ago
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I have a Pacific 2325 based here in NJ and I’m looking for a welder that has experience with aluminum boats. Any recommendations in the Northeast?
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Metal Health,
Never met One-3 before, he's on the East Coast and I'm in Alaska, but I have built a few welded aluminum boats and will say the anyone...
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Last post by kmorin
Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:50 pm
Zep-a-Lume
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salmonater »
Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:16 pm
This topic was posted 767 days ago
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I’ve been trying to source this and can’t find anyone who still Carry’s it. I emailed Zep and they haven’t responded, any ideas?
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I found ZepAlum at Kenworth trucking store. They use it to wash down Aluminum trailers
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Last post by Tfitz
Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:19 pm
list of self-bailing manufacturers?
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JB365 »
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:18 pm
This topic was posted 791 days ago
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No need to start the advantages/disadvantages of self-bailing hulls debate again, that has been covered enough times. Everybody's got their...
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Thanks Criagb,
Very good insight, got any details on what your experience is? It feels like I could learn from your wisdom, that's all.
I can go 20+...
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Last post by JB365
Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:42 am
Should I avoid this boat
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TN4thGen »
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:22 am
This topic was posted 796 days ago
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Hello! I have just discovered this forum, and I’m looking forward to learning more about aluminum boats.
I am shopping for a Marinette and I...
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Well you forced me to find my reading glasses Kevin and take a closer look . . . and it's still hard to tell for sure. The forefoot could be rough...
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Last post by Chaps
Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:47 pm
bringing home a new boat.
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Sparky508 »
Mon Sep 27, 2021 1:13 pm
This topic was posted 941 days ago
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Been searching all over hell to breakfast and looking to see if I have this correct.
Bringing home a brandy new AL boat. (220 pro fisherman) I...
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Nice looking ride, should have many years of joy with her.
:thumbsup: :beer: :thumbsup: :beer: :joecool:
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Last post by welder
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:25 pm
Wrong brush used on boat
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Douglasdzaster »
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:44 am
This topic was posted 825 days ago
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Hello everyone, I’m new here. Please forgive me if I’m posting in the wrong place.
I’m in a bit of a pickle. I’ve been sanding the floor in my 1983...
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Kevin, THANK YOU for another awesome post.
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Last post by welder
Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:28 pm
17' Valco Bayrunner leak problem
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silverstreak1 »
Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:09 pm
This topic was posted 834 days ago
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Hi Forum members,
I have a 1990 vintage 17' Valco Bayrunner I purchased about 8 years ago. It is powered by a 2004 Mercury 60 hp 4 stroke engine....
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silverstreak1,
I'd vote the primary problem was from the foam in the bilges? If you search a little in the recent posts we've seen several...
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Last post by kmorin
Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:22 pm
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