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  16. Alloy is the way to go...

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    Big honking Diesel with a Jet Drive , I bet it sucks some fuel , but those RESCUE BOATS are run in what ever then need to be run in/on.

    If y'all would like to talk to a Rep. from the Company just let me know , he is a member of my forum . They do a bunch of beach launching down there and you should see some of their Trailers , the boats can be launched Bow first and while the boat is out they put the Trailer tongue on the other end to Recover the boat . They got their poop in a group down there for sure.

  19. Alloy is the way to go...

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    No Larry , it's simple , They take the abuse.

    As far as Temps, EVERYTHING adjusts to the ambient temperature while sitting . Now insulation values are different and alloy is a one of the better materials for transferring heat or cold and that is one of the reasons for using alloy for cylinder heads and what not.

    Also remember there is a difference in SHEET METAL BOATS and PLATE BOATS . most people and a lot of builders always think of Grandpas 12' aluminum skiff that was riveted together and in there minds THAT is how ALL Aluminum boats are, period.

    Hazards, it's obvious some of you have never spent time boating/fishing in the PNW , why do you think they use alloy almost exclusively now and it's not because it's cheaper to build with.

    If these work here is some rescue boats from AMF down in New Zealand

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBYsQvJbVfc

  20. Alloy is the way to go...

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    Kerry, I agree with you on Alloy is not for everyone but if wood , cement, and glass were so tough don't you think the Military would be using it a little more of it instead of all the metal boats they use today?

    And FYI , everything you listed above sinks, some does it faster but they still sink [ Pieces of the above].

  24. Alloy is the way to go...

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    I see a lot of advantages to an aluminum alloy boat. Not asking these questions to bash, just trying to learn.

    There seem to be areas where "metal boats" are vastly more popular like Alaska, Washington, Maine, etc and other areas where you never see one like the Southeast. Why is that?

    That is called , The Pacific North West, There are things in the water there that will KILL a boat . Like Dead heads, Rocks, gravel Bars, etc. They also do some Hardcore fishing and Commercial fishing lots of lead, Shrimp Traps, Crab Traps . The weather is also VERY harsh. These conditions are where ALLOY SHINES. ALLOY has all but taken over Australia.

    I know a lot of folks spend a lot of time and money so they can leave their boats in the water but its a rarity for mine to be more than two nights in the water, especially in the summer. Most of the paints don't seem to last more than a year. With the aluminum allow boat do most of the berthers paint over or do they have to sand off? All Boats should be hauled out every or so to do maintenance on the hull and repaint if necessary. One does have to use a different paint on Alloy [No COPPER]

    Every see any electrolysis issues? I'm thinking about the battery charger or shore power horror stories you hear about from time to time.IF PROPERLY wired and the proper zincs are used there should be no problem and of course the proper MARINE GRADE ALLOY should be used for the entire HULL.

    Are there any no-nos as far as chemicals? Thinking of bleach on the deck or muriatic acid on the hull. I've read that there's a protective coating that gets applied to the aluminum alloy. So if battery acid is spilled on it and eats it off , how do you "recoat" it?Acid of any kind is NOT to be used on your alloy boat with our PROPER DIRECTION . Alloy creates its own skin THE SECOND AIR HITS THE RAW MATERIAL this is called OXIDIZATION and it seals the aluminum basically for ever, that is the darker GRAY COLOR you see on unpainted Alloy hulls . You can polish it and apply a clear finish or protectant like NYALIC or SHARKHIDE to keep the pretty finish BUT if the clear coat is rubbed off more has to be applied or it will turn dark.

    Ever see a weld bust? I know I'm amazed the joints on my T-top are all intact. Is that a matter of quality or construction design? I have seen cracked welds on the sheet metal hulls , I have not seen one on a Plate boat yet but I'm sure someone has a cracked weld and yes it is a matter of DESIGN and the skill of the welder. Alloy Plate starts at 3/16" thick and up .

    I appreciate you taking the time to educate us.

  25. Alloy is the way to go...

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

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    Hey I think we both have nice boats you got your tin and I have my plastic ( I bashed my self so its cool) think about how boring it would be if all boat were the same. My first boat was alum. and thats what got me started so it can't be too bad as I have been hooked ever since

    BINGO, we ALL have something in common , BOATS, and they all serve a purpose for us .

    What we all need is three boats , that way we can pretty much cover all of our boating/fishing needs. :1992_beer_cheer:

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