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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Auto inflate life jacket

« on: May 12, 2025, 11:37:47 AM »

Chuck, as a side note. They are not considered pfd unless they are worn.  Having them on deck doesn?t count

Glad I saw this post again. I will check those PFD today, I forgot lol.
Agreed on the side note, funny down here the stay in locker 99.9% of the time. Up in the PNW I had it on a lot depending on conditions. No matter how nice it was everyone onboard had one on crossing the Newport Bar, I was in South Beach Marina before going to PV. BTW I also carry 11 type 3 vest, I have clients at times

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Auto inflate life jacket

« on: April 13, 2025, 10:49:46 AM »

I sure have not, first I have heard of that. Guess I better check my Mustang PDFs next time down at the boat. I used to wear mine every time crossing the bar in Newport OR. weather it was flat or not. It was a non negotiable rule on my boat. Even when it was flat ya never know on that bar, lots of moving water. Down hear in PV I never even think about putting one on, go figure. Unless I am running at night   Still gonna check for the inside labeling.

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Bob from Olympia, 28 GA build

« on: March 23, 2025, 04:44:39 PM »

Nice neat work, and nice to own the crimper tool too ... when you buy a spendy tool, it always feels like you'll just need it once ... but then you need it again!  I like the philosophy of buying the best you can afford, then plan on keeping it for life!

Are you going to use the Lewmar TT 140 like Chuck and Randy?  Make sure that water (or seawater) can't get to the bow thruster motor or connections ... else you'll have to re-buy a bow thruster - it must stay dry.

Yea, don't ask me how I NOW know that 

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Knife valves for scuppers?

« on: March 12, 2025, 09:11:29 PM »

I have a question about the scupper tube angle, how much?   I am thinking about installing these on my boat, deck is raised 4 " I was thinking I could put the exit a little below the water line, my thinking is that a fairly steep incline of the scupper tube would help water backflow.

thoughts?

I SLANTED MINE ABOUT 3/4 INCH IN 2 FEET

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Knife valves for scuppers?

« on: March 04, 2025, 10:38:23 AM »

Oh I tried that, I think it was just to much friction. Once I made the cut it came out with ease. Glassing over later was as you say simple.
I have used this method a few other times, like a FG sleeve through the lower transom. Between the wood and the Brass tube the main drain plug goes through on a Devlin Broadbill Duck hunting boat I built yeas ago. Never have to worry about dry-rot in your drain that way. I did not install a lower drain on my Kodiak, it's moored 24/17

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Knife valves for scuppers?

« on: March 02, 2025, 04:05:30 PM »

Chuck ... expand on how you made those awesome scupper tubes like that.  What did you use as a form, and how'd you get the tubes back off once the epoxy cured?  Thx...

Check out page 7 on my blog. Pretty much has all the info. Super easy!!!  https://www.glacierboats.net/forum/index.php?topic=834.90

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Knife valves for scuppers?

« on: February 21, 2025, 03:30:33 PM »

As a reference, Bay Weld Boats only puts in two 3" scuppers in boats that are of similar size to the GA and operate in the same waters.  I like Chuck's rectangular scuppers for more flow (but hard to close).  Chuck's epic 1800-mile open-ocean trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico proved the point well when he went through some extremely rough conditions on the way ... water going OVER the top of his Kodiak...

YES THEY SAVED MY BACON. I used the typical round ones on my Tolman Widebody. my experience with those caused me to go with 1 1/2" x 6" on my Kodiak. What a good decision they work flawless getting a ton of water over the top on every wave we burred the bow. BTW I raised my cockpit 3" from standard with 1 1/2' slop from cabin BH to the transom.

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: On bulkheads and secondary stringers

« on: January 24, 2025, 01:33:28 PM »

I used 2 takes also for the same reason to be able to help trim the boat as needed. Which includes adding fuel appropriately if I do not need full fuel in either tank. I also pay attention to which tank I want to run on first, it changes based on the days load. I have a 58 gal. that starts at the rear cabin BH and runs aft. The 102 gal. and starts at the same rear BH (2" gap) the runs forward. Fuel management is much the same in a single engine airplane, it's all about planning!!!!

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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Re: Cruising focused GA 30

« on: November 18, 2024, 12:30:29 PM »

First let me say choosing any Great Alaskan is a Major Good Choice!! After reading your introduction post. The GA sounds like it will fit your needs perfectly, for so many reasons. Building is a huge undertaking, the end result is so worth it in more ways than you can imagine.
Just remember that during the build. Every time I go out in my 31 GA Kodiak, I remember thinking I knew it would be worth it in the end. I was so correct!! The pride that comes along with it is priceless and amazing when your out enjoying what you created exactly how it fits your needs.
I can personally attest to it's sea worthiness. The second night of my 1500+km, 8 day/night trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta I was not sure we were going to make it, we were at least 100+ miles from shore. Every wave was throwing a lot of water over the top onto the cockpit deck, in part because we were over weight by a lot. I sure was happy I put 2x6 scuppers in, they did there job well. I believe if we were in any other boat in its class we would have not made it.
 Thanks Brian!!!!!

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Boat or Boat Building (or related) Items For Sale / Re: For Sale 8725 Ventura Trailer 2021 Built for a 28' to 30' GA or Kodiak $7500.00

« on: May 05, 2024, 09:47:32 AM »

Contact through a PM only, or a phone number too?  I'm CC'ing onto FB and pointing people to our Kits page ... until you want otherwise?

Thanks Brian!~!

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Boat or Boat Building (or related) Items For Sale / Re: For Sale 8725 Ventura Trailer 2021 Built for a 28' to 30' GA or Kodiak $7500.00

« on: May 03, 2024, 03:03:36 PM »

bump:)

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Cost?

« on: April 16, 2024, 05:36:26 PM »

Wow Grady how much extra did it cost to outfit with the hot blonde? 😝😝😝😝😝

That's Mexico when you have the coolest boat in the marina (not the biggest) and they flip out when I tell them I built it

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Kodiak 31' 4"' OAL 9'6" Beam West Coast Boat Works, Bend OR.

« on: April 15, 2024, 06:58:47 PM »

I just found it online. I might have been searching for more commercial type applications. I do remember have to look a bit before I found what I wanted

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: 13 Bananas New Jersey Kodiak

« on: April 12, 2024, 08:59:30 PM »

looking great

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Where are you building a Great Alaskan?

« on: April 12, 2024, 08:56:30 PM »

Start now!  Just cut out one minor part, the make a little progress now and then ... !

Congrats on your near-start!

like Brian said just start making pieces in your spare time It will go together before ya know it.