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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA30 in Silverton Oregon

« on: July 20, 2023, 08:11:36 AM »

Congratulations Randy, Wow what a good feeling and a job well done. It is a beautiful boat and one to be proud of you will be amazed on how well the boat performs on the ocean.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA30 in Silverton Oregon

« on: February 16, 2023, 03:18:13 PM »

Thanks for that, it looks complicated to me but I am sure you up and running. I am looking at a small diesel heater to keep the cabin and windows warm and clear.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA30 in Silverton Oregon

« on: February 16, 2023, 08:32:20 AM »

WOW you have been putting in the work and it is going to be a boat you and your family will enjoy for a long time. The amount of mechanicals you have installed is impressive to say the least. Have you come up with a heater? if so I would like to hear what you are using.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA

« on: February 06, 2023, 09:34:05 AM »

Wow what a nice craft you have built, you should be proud. Give your self some practice and time you will get a feeling for the boat but that jet thruster unit looks interesting for sure.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 24, 2023, 08:24:17 PM »

Thanks Json hope you have your boat back on the water getting ready for tuna.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 24, 2023, 08:15:46 PM »

Thanks Brian and Todd, As far as insurance are home owners is covering it but once the survey is done I will start shopping around they aren't big on long ocean adventures. Y Marina did the install and test the boats. They were impressed with the boat handling and performance and I was happy with it as well. The tide was ripping out and we took it between the jetties  with 5 and 6 foot ebbing rollers , the boat handled incredible with no water splash on the windows. The 300 with 9.9 kicker is under 700lbs and they perform.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 24, 2023, 05:45:52 PM »

The motors are on and the boat tested on the water. The performance was amazing. I'm a believer in this hull design it was a dry ride and reaching speeds to 47 mph and I and sure well will find some more.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 08, 2023, 01:28:35 PM »

Hey Todd I built the Great Alaskan . Yes I am excited to get on the water an see how it handles after being on other boats in similar size it will be interesting to compare.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 08, 2023, 09:26:47 AM »

I'm sure the boat will perform but the Ocean only allows so much. You never here someone complain about having to much power. At 3800 lbs dry weight by the time engines, fuel, water, ect. I hope to around 5000lbs. I have been fishing on a boat of similar weight with a 200 yamaha and it does ok but when we go tuna fishing with 4 or five guys and ice and gear I feel the engine is working hard.
 

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA

« on: January 07, 2023, 09:56:06 AM »

Next season for big tuna would be fine , that will give you time to figure out the boat , I have always wanted to go after some of the bigger tuna. I might have to get our boat down there  if the fishing is good. We have already talked about taking the boat to Catalina Island . Hope the weather lets up on California soon .

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA

« on: January 06, 2023, 07:22:10 PM »

Your boat turned out really nice, congratulations on a job well done . Now that you are on the water how do like the way the boat performs.
 Are you going to chase bluefin.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 06, 2023, 07:06:29 PM »

I also find it interesting how everyone have come up different designs . I have a Yamaha 300 and a 9.9 high thrust waiting for my completion.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 05, 2023, 01:21:22 PM »

Thanks Brian, I am just finishing up a couple items maybe in a couple weeks set up a appointment for engine installation. 

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 05, 2023, 07:31:13 AM »

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Building a 27'-0 GA

« on: January 04, 2023, 09:26:01 PM »

Thanks for the kind words, it has been a grind but I can see light at the end of the tunnel although it will never be done. The main goal was halibut and tuna season.