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...
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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Wow those boats look awesome! Out on the East Coast we don't see all that much alloy. Magazines and boat shows are all glass. I have a 23 Pacific and...
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!
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 &...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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