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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Re: Building shop to build GA

« on: July 25, 2018, 07:56:40 PM »

Windows are in the shop. Now I can side, wire and insulate. Build the big boat door and maybe I can start great alaskaning by 2020.

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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Re: Building shop to build GA

« on: June 10, 2018, 03:05:52 PM »

I suppose if I bought a set of plans I'd have this info! Buying em now, don't know what I've been waiting for.

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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Re: Building shop to build GA

« on: June 10, 2018, 11:27:11 AM »

Hey guys, I've found some valuable height info on Brian's FAQ page. I'm about to attach a ledger for a 3 bay lean to parking area (truck, tractor, future GA) onto the shop I'm building so I can get on with siding. My question is how far from the transom or bow is the back of the cabin? I want to make sure I can back the boat in all the way without hitting the rafters. Now is the time to adjust height or change the pitch. Thanks!

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: BobC's build in Virginia

« on: May 26, 2018, 05:40:46 PM »

Yes, I'm curious too. Just read the whole thread the other day and looking forward to seeing the results of your mods.

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Bow to waterline height?

« on: May 09, 2018, 04:59:57 PM »

Yes the Paula Js rails are great. Whole project was an inspiration to watch Kent. I've got a couple good friends to help out with a bow rail at cost when the time comes. It'll be interesting to see how pulpit hopefully with a windlass, trolling motor and rail all interact. Long way to go first. Shop needs siding and wiring, but work keeps getting in the way. Hard to turn down the $.

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Bow to waterline height?

« on: May 07, 2018, 07:20:46 AM »

That sounds like it would work. They make a 72" shaft, it might bob out in waves. Still worth it for times you can use it. One of the things I like about the GA and tolmans is the open, recessed anchor locker so you can safely deploy the anchor or stand to cast. If we see breaking fish it's nice to put one guy in the bow and sneak up with the trolling motor. Thanks Brian

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Bow to waterline height?

« on: May 06, 2018, 07:37:31 PM »

Does anyone know what the height from bow to waterline is at normal trim? Wondering if a bow mount trolling motor is a possibility. I use one all the time on my current boat to hold position in current for striper fishing. So much more control pulling from the bow.

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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Re: Building shop to build GA

« on: April 16, 2018, 07:26:25 PM »

By the way, any New England Great Alaskans out there? I know of a few tolmans.

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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Re: Building shop to build GA

« on: April 16, 2018, 07:24:16 PM »

Thanks Brian. Quick and dirty, timber foundation on compacted gravel. Might mean frequent building jig leveling as the building is just floating, levelish. Time to buy the building manual and study up! 

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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Re: Building shop to build GA

« on: April 16, 2018, 04:09:48 PM »

Here a picture.

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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Building shop to build GA

« on: April 16, 2018, 04:08:12 PM »

Hi guys. I've been following along here and at fishyfish for years and I'm impressed with the support and workmanship I've seen. I'm planning a ga build for New England waters to extend my season and comfort and get offshore.
Currently building the shop. 22x36 with 10'6" ceilings. Can't seem to get pictures to work from iPhone. Door will be 10' wide by 10'4" tall. Should work right?
Jon