Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted January 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2013 So much for the idea that aluminum boats might be a lower cost alternative... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 25, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 25, 2013 So what's the deal with "rockhopper bottoms" and Canadians needing them? That just sounds funny. (sarcasm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted January 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hunting and fishing. You get a jet and blast over rocky stumpy rivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andy Posted January 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 25, 2013 Clackacraft drift boats have dimpled hulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 26, 2013 Canadians need them because their high test beer impairs their judgement. Then they go and jump beaver dams and run the shallows. They should call the UHMW (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) plastic bottom a 'Dam Rockhopper Bottom' http://www.outlaweagle.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted January 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 26, 2013 "...UHMW (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) plastic bottom..." AKA Teflon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 26, 2013 The options list on some of the sites refer to it as UHMW. But yes, it is Teflon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted January 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 26, 2013 Teflon is some serious stuff. In my younger days I worked in the coal yard of a large coal fired power plant in the fueling operations part of the plant. The coal crushers and pulverizers had chutes lined with sheets of 1" thick teflon. The stuff had hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of tons of coal run over it and it got replaced maybe every 5 years or so? Very strong, very durable material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 27, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 27, 2013 And here I thought it just made my frying pan slippery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianCinAz Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have owned a couple of aluminum fish n ski type boats, so I don't understand why you guys talk like aluminum is not a viable material for boat construction. A 19' aluminum ski boat will always weigh less than the fiberglass equivalent. Fiberglass requires more layers and stringers than aluminum to provide a comparable level of strength and rigidity.. Aluminum does not breakdown with age as does fiberglass, ask experienced sailors with boats from the 80's, they'll tell you how much old fiberglass weakens and stress cracks. Both of my boats were welded and rivoted, never had a leak and there were no soft spots near the welds as was suggested by someone earlier. There was a huge difference in the ride, aluminum boats do have a more harsh ride due to the lack of weight. Heavy boats will always have a smoother ride compared to light boats. The only time it was an issue was when the winds were stiff and the waves were over 12". But most guys aren't skiing in those conditions, so it really would not be a negative. The wake was much flatter behind both of my aluminum boats compared to my Axis A-22, but the Axis weighs over 1000lbs more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted March 12, 2013 Preach it @BrianCinAz - Somebody puhhh...lease build an Aluminum tournament boat. Make it look something like this. http://www.edgemarine.com/newphotogallery/SportLXImages/_MG_6277.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted March 12, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2013 Resonant dampening technology has come a long way in the last 5 years with more and more automobile manufacturers going to aluminum structures and panels. To the point that I'd be willing to bet you could get an aluminum hull close to the ride of a comparable conventional construction hull while still enjoying a considerable weight savings. The other thing is that overall weight savings might not be the ultimate goal, but the lighter construction then gives you the ability to put the weight where you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted March 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2013 @ShaneH Sometimes you make a bit of sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted March 13, 2013 Yup...as mentioned earlier in this thread...it would give you the ability to run unweighted for long liners giving them a low wake and as the line shortens run more weight (strategically placed ballast) for the guys that really yank the boat around. Ultimate versatility. What's not to love about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 21, 2013 Administrators Share Posted March 21, 2013 I got it Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted March 27, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted March 27, 2013 Aluminum Ski Boat? Someone built one back in 53! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-runabout-twin-cockpit-polished-aluminum-boat-only-one-built-/181110852415?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item2a2b0c4b3f#ht_500wt_1183 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks for that @Jody_Seal. Very cool looking for its time. Someone really put a lot of effort into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted June 1, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2013 @Ed Obermeier Well said! "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for clarifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 @bananaron. Was ad spam, not a comment. It is Hortons' site though. He can do as he sees fit to keep things appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 The boat looks like an old Keaton hull. Ias I remember Keatons were built near or in Fresno CA starting around theat time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted December 11, 2014 It looks like Pavati is starting to establish their dealer network for their aluminum constructed Wake Boats. Check out their site...some very cool products/ideas. http://pavati.com/al-24/ It's winter and the mind again has time to ponder...if they made a lighter than conventional aluminum ski boat to reduce the wake at long line but added optional ballast to improve tracking for short line skiing I think they would have a market for that. I for one would be very interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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