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Alumaweld Talon 15' 7"
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dave »
Fri Oct 18, 2024 4:33 pm
This topic was posted 16 days ago
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I bought this boat because of the wealth of information on this site. I haven't taken the boat out in two years. I'll be 80 in a couple of months,...
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I'm going to keep it for a while.
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Last post by dave
Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:05 pm
Help finding small boat builder suppling discount stores in late 1960s
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Karl V »
Sat May 25, 2024 4:48 pm
This topic was posted 162 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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That is almost certainly a Mon Ark, made in Monticello, Ar. They got their start by building a bunch of small skiffs, hitting the road, and...
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Last post by skypoke
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:54 pm
Bottom paint - Canada
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grump444 »
Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:04 pm
This topic was posted 661 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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Did you email Joe to signal that there is interest in getting an Aluminum compatible antifouling paint in Canada again?
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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:59 pm
The "Tinny" sound?
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Fisherman »
Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:39 pm
This topic was posted 4634 days ago
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Some aluminum boats give off a tinny vibration sound, especially at certain RPM's. Why? What is making this noise?
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Hey everyone. I know this is an old thread but I am having issues with my traditional sonar (1kw) but only between the rev range of 1400 - 2400 RPM....
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Last post by eljayaus
Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:07 am
Aluminum Chambered Boat
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boomtown »
Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:24 am
This topic was posted 4422 days ago
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I haven't been able to find anyone who has owned a true ACB (not a Stabicraft)
There is a 29' at Dagmar's in Everett for sale that has been on...
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ACB closed shop because they had a government military contract that got pulled right when they were gaining traction in fairhaven,wa.
They are...
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Last post by Mischief15
Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:42 pm
Pacific 2075, or is it 23?
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Bigger Fish »
Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:56 pm
This topic was posted 377 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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After numerous hiccups along the way, the refit of MIGHTY is finally complete. Added:
Radar Arch
Rocket Launcher
Raw Water Washdown...
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Last post by Bigger Fish
Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:02 pm
Downsides to a catamaran
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Chtucker »
Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:22 pm
This topic was posted 4296 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
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noexcuses2 »
Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:03 pm
This topic was posted 2032 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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Last post by messmaker
Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:25 pm
Maintenance issue
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OakTree »
Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:53 am
This topic was posted 152 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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Last post by OakTree
Wed Jun 05, 2024 11:58 pm
The Fall Guy, starring Australian tinny
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m32825 »
Fri May 03, 2024 5:17 pm
This topic was posted 184 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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:rotfl:
:beer:
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Last post by welder
Tue May 07, 2024 8:00 pm
Is this hull too far gone?
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Peterwd »
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:57 pm
This topic was posted 246 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
Labor Hours
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starbright55 »
Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:08 pm
This topic was posted 339 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?
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slug420 »
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:30 pm
This topic was posted 239 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
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VirtualHuck »
Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:28 pm
This topic was posted 3132 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
18'
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Pilgrim1957 »
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:48 am
This topic was posted 285 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)
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NaturalAngler »
Sat Jan 06, 2024 7:14 pm
This topic was posted 302 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
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Last post by Browndog15
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:22 pm
Chasing corrosion around fittings
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OceanTrvlr »
Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:18 pm
This topic was posted 342 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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clambo »
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:01 pm
This topic was posted 351 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
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roamer58 »
Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:52 pm
This topic was posted 358 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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Last post by kmorin
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:37 pm
Seajet Antifouling for Aluminum Boats
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IronwoodIsland »
Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:26 am
This topic was posted 391 days ago
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Has anyone experience with Seajet's products for aluminum antifouling? They have copper free paints 034 Emperor and 027 Saiko. I believe that some...
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Seajet's silicone based paint is called Bioclean Eco - See article testing antifouling paints in Practical Boat Owner: Antifouling Paint Trials
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Last post by IronwoodIsland
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:43 am
28k - Is this boat a good buy? Needs refurbishment
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weert »
Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:03 pm
This topic was posted 421 days ago
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Hey all, first time posting here.
I live in the San Juan Islands in Washington. Recently, I was offered what seems like a great deal. A 26ft custom...
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The pictures didn't show for me
and good luck
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Last post by gandrfab
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:22 am
Who makes this boat?
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slug420 »
Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:38 pm
This topic was posted 822 days ago
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Chris if anyone knows who makes this. Spotted in South hero Vermont at White's Beach. Just caught my eye because it looks like it's welded...
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HANKO IS THE NEXT I'M LOOKING AT. THE BIG 28CC IS WHAT I'D LIKE. MY NEXT WILL BE BUILT IN THE ''SOUTH''
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Last post by THE 26 JETTYWOLF
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:39 am
ARMOR Marine Thread
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ARMORMarine »
Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:25 pm
This topic was posted 743 days ago
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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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Here is a simple little skiff. I originally designed this one up for my dad to go pick up Dungees. At the time he was 70 something, hauling a 8'...
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Last post by ARMORMarine
Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:46 pm
bottom corrosion 18'bayrunner
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sushiking »
Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:44 pm
This topic was posted 5937 days ago
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Changing bunks on the trailer today and found alot of corrosion pitting on the bottom of the boat today always herd this problem with bayrunners any...
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Are you bunks made of pressure treated wood by chance? I've been told that can cause pitting on the hull. It's a reaction to the chemicals in the...
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Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:12 pm
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