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

« on: May 15, 2025, 03:58:51 PM »

Im considering sewing a thin clear vinyl patch on mine.  If it works Ill do it to all in the future

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA28 in Bakersfield California

« on: April 23, 2025, 09:03:08 PM »

I didnt use any piano hinge. Some I used have 2 pivots and were the most problematic.  All the hinges in the decks were nothing special, but all of them were set flush to the deck. 

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

« on: April 23, 2025, 08:51:49 PM »

Looks great!

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA28 in Bakersfield California

« on: April 22, 2025, 04:33:21 PM »

Keep in mind the hatches can bind depending on which hinges you use. 

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

« on: April 22, 2025, 04:31:41 PM »

I did t use any mesh.  They sure do empty quick. 

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA28 in Bakersfield California

« on: April 15, 2025, 01:36:06 PM »

I wish I had discovered it sooner. Hope it works well for you

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA28 in Bakersfield California

« on: April 14, 2025, 03:01:20 PM »

https://www.glacierboats.net/forum/index.php?topic=955.0
You may find this useful

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

« on: April 14, 2025, 02:57:43 PM »

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

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

« on: April 06, 2025, 09:12:48 PM »

Groovy, it?s not that big of a deal, but it is kinda annoying.  I?ll hit you up later in the season.  Good luck with the halibut.  We have laid the smack down on lings this winter and early spring so far

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Auto inflate life jacket

« on: April 06, 2025, 05:47:46 PM »

I have these on my boat,  but my question/issue is applicable to PFDs. I had a coast guard inspection which I passed without issue.  I was reminded that when the writing inside the pfd is worn off they are no longer recognized as serviceable.  The expense of replacing these is cost prohibited after the recommended re-arm costs and so on.
 
My question. Has anyone tried to put a clear film/cover/sticker over the coast approval to keep it from wearing off?

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

« on: April 06, 2025, 05:36:10 PM »

Unrelated to your thruster project,  but I have the same shunt installed that you do.  I only see battery discharge.  The battery meter only runs down with use and the little triangle always indicates discharge.  The triangle never indicates that the battery is charging.  And the battery level indicator always need to be reset to 100% if I want to monitor haw many AH used.  It is on my house battery BTW.  Do you have enough experience with it yet to comment on my issues?  Also isn?t the instructions a peach, you need a microscope to read the little folding pamphlet

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA28 in Bakersfield California

« on: March 04, 2025, 07:39:04 PM »

I could not resist.  Imagining myself on some glorious piece of water, anchored for the night

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA28 in Bakersfield California

« on: March 03, 2025, 12:28:04 PM »

Did you try laying down on them yet?

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: GA vs. Kodiak long distance towing

« on: February 28, 2025, 09:27:27 AM »

A 28? standard GA is quite comfy for two on extended trips.   Ive done 3 weeks twice with no complaints. 

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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA28 in Bakersfield California

« on: February 18, 2025, 01:47:02 PM »

This is what I did.   The big drop in doubles as a second table if I choose to put in the pedestal.  The small drop in was just a filler piece.   I pretty much leave it out now, but it could be used as a cutting board in a pinch.  I must say, having the small drop in piece removed all the time is worth a million bucks, when entering and exiting the cuddy.  You can sit on the mattress and put your shoes on.  It's just way more user friendly not filling up that entire space.  I throw all kinds of junk, dirty clothes bags and what not under there.  After the trip just pull the table out and grab your goodies.  This is One thing I would definitely say is a must have