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

« on: June 27, 2021, 11:26:31 AM »

Heat wave be dammed, finished sanding the exterior yesterday and gave it the final wipe down at 11:00 last night.  Up at 4:30 knowing I only have about a 3 hour window for moderately warm temps.

SOB it was hot wearing a paint suit... 

 

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

« on: June 25, 2021, 11:16:07 AM »

Awesome!

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: My Official build thread. 27 1/2’ GA

« on: June 21, 2021, 06:40:10 PM »

And my 2c, round up on the thickness in case you want fabric on the inside.

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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: June 21, 2021, 02:36:15 PM »

Spectacular!

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

« on: June 21, 2021, 02:34:48 PM »

I can double check, but I am sure it is the #8800

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

« on: June 15, 2021, 09:43:16 AM »

Holes are 4.5" on center.

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Boat Systems - Electrical, Electronics, Motors, Plumbing & Tankage etc / Deep Cycle Charging options with your alternator

« on: June 14, 2021, 11:29:10 PM »

Best video I have seen explaining charging, pros and cons of 3 different ways to wire your batteries of different types excluding LifeP04

and its from a Solar Solution Website, lots of other good info inside of Solar Solution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAEzCcayI0g

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Fihing spots out of Newport or Depot Bay

« on: June 14, 2021, 11:23:23 PM »

awesome tips, much appreciated!!

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

« on: June 14, 2021, 10:50:45 PM »

Chuck I can measure tomorrow, the holes are 1.75" 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/352899863302

Off shrimping thru Saturday.

on edit, lining the slots with this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B5FNRA8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: Fihing spots out of Newport or Depot Bay

« on: June 14, 2021, 12:44:52 PM »

Thank you!

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Fihing spots out of Newport or Depot Bay

« on: June 14, 2021, 10:30:32 AM »

Anyone know of good bottom fishing spots near Newport or Depot Bay and wiling to share?

I have a friend that is having difficulty locating bottom fish down there and i have never been.

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

« on: June 14, 2021, 09:07:02 AM »

I was going to mention a big glassing project coming up!  Nice use of the stairs and shelf for glass roll dispenser.

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

« on: June 13, 2021, 10:27:47 PM »

Your making great progress and doing a great job glassing.  I like watching your videos and like the electric planer with the attachment.

 

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

« on: June 13, 2021, 09:52:10 PM »

Brian, can you move this the the projects section?

I have worked some on the boat, sanded one complete side including upper sides and have the other side upper sanded so a little more sanding before applying primer surfacer.  I am dragging my feet a little since I need it to warm up somewhat before painting.

I cut out and glassed my overhead fishing pole storage rack and applied fill coats on both sides today so tomorrow I can glue them in permanently.  I purchased storage racks and could not bring myself to install the plastic pieces...

Luckily I have a router and a pattern bit and double-sided tape and some leftover epoxy..

1/4" bungee cord used to secure pole in the open slots. Not in the pics

pics:

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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: LiFePO4 Marine battery

« on: June 13, 2021, 12:07:29 PM »

Tom,  No I have not but, not sure they would know the charge profile of the VR so It would still need to be modified for use

I have discovered that the alternator has an internal regulator that must be bypassed and one field grounded. See below.

It is getting pretty complicated, I had a long conversation with Wakespeed and they suggested purchasing a rebuild alternator and have it converted.

All of this just to assure proper charging of the LifeP04 start battery.  I think I am jumping ship on the LifeP04 start battery, but will use them for house batteries as suggested.