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Yes, I've seen Starboard advertised is Cabela's also. I believe a lot of the aftermarket storage systems and bait stations, such as built by Miller Marine is made of Starboard. Nice material, a bit pricy though, hence why I used surplus pieces. I know now to store out of the sun when not in use...

The best boat is one without a mortgage payment. Less stressin and more fishin.101cheers101

Diesel is getting near the $4.00 mark here. Part of the reason I'm getting set up for Kokes at GP. Less than a 30 mile trip. As popular as the Columbia is for salmon and sturgeon, I can't bring myself to spend the $, or spending half the day traveling instead of fishing. I probably should have...

In the process of setting up a new Yamaha T9.9 kicker. How many of you run a propguard. Are they really needed? The choice would be a Mac's, or Clackacraft. Other ideas? I'm not really in a hurry to start drilling holes in a new motor, but I don't want to tangle up my downriggers either. Thanks!

5083 would be the better material, if cost and availability are not an issue. 5083 has better corrosion resistance to salt water (this alloy does not contain copper) and also is not as much affected by heat when welded. My earlier post was more based on an occasional use in salt, as well as cost...

6061 tube would be more common, and affordable. It also has good corrosion resistance. Try to avoid joints that overlap, as that is more prone to corrosion. The oxide coating that developes overtime (anodizing is an oxidized coating) is what gives aluminum it's protection. Areas that are...

A good majority of boat hulls have forming or bends as part of their constrution, and are made from 5052, or in the case of some of the higher end makes, 5086 (more corrosion resistant). 6061 is used more for bar or extruded shapes, such as channels, tube, angle, even custom shapes like chine...

Yes, High-Density Poly-Ethylene, very simular to UHMW, but a little cheaper to buy. I had received some of this material surplus, from a neighboring shop. It is readily available through McMaster-Carr or MSC in smaller peices. Possibly even Ebay.

Thanks! Thank-you for the compliments! Part of the plan for un-cluttering the splashwell is to be able to use it as a work area. On my build list is a HDPE cutting board fit to the splashwell, that can be moved side to side, depending on who needs it. It would be nice to be able to contain...

Got mine today! Ordered a copy yesterday from his website, and just received a signed copy in the mail today. Quick shipping! Looks to have lots of info. thumbsup

As I mentioned in my first post, getting a boat rigged to fit one's needs takes time. Winter is a great time for boat projects, as I tend to be a fair weather fisherman.(I have more enjoyable things to do when the weather is nasty) So far, this is sample of what I have been able to make the time...