The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : construction materials https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:11:55 +0000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:11:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=90415 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[construction materials : Polycraft $4435au ex factory,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293643&title=construction-materials#1293643 Author: otdrmn
Subject: 90415
Posted: 30 Apr 2013 at 7:11pm

Polycraft $4435au ex factory, you gotta pay for shipping from Bundaberg to Brisbane port then across the ditch.
This is for a bare boat - drifter 4.5.
you also have to organise the shipping, insurance etc.

This from polycraft.

G]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:11:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293643&title=construction-materials#1293643 <![CDATA[construction materials : Durban wrote:irrespective what...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293288&title=construction-materials#1293288 Author: Thirstyhustler
Subject: 90415
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 7:39pm

Originally posted by Durban Durban wrote:

irrespective what materials used for construction it is its very important to know how the transom is fabricated as i know silicone is used for motor bolt holes , we drill the holes apply silicone buy the time you push the bolts through the silicone comes out the other side , fair enough we can seal off the inside of the transom , the problem is the water gets in from the outside into the transom were the bolts go through the transom brackets , its no wonder on some boats the wood rots in the transom , i did mention some time back how this can be avoided . on ally boats i would think that welding  tubes in the transom on both sides for bolts to go through  will solve water getting in the transom & this applies to all transoms is to seal the bolt holes up prior to fitting the motor   
The trick for sealing of bolt holes no matter what size is to have a bevel around the hole (on smaller hole a touch with a countersink bit will do it and sandpaper on larger holes make sure timber is resealed/coated with epoxy resin (polyester will work) then silicone or polyurethane sealant the bevel will then allow the sealant to form an O-ring under the washer or base plate and prevent it from leaking.
 
Wood will last forever and is a great medium for the home builder with modern ply construction and even cnc routering of bulkheads and panels if you want to spend a bit more.  The only reason that wood doesn't last is if it is not maintained which goes for anything on any type of boat if its not maintained it will break or degrade I chose a GRP boat because I was trained as an apprentice in building, maintaining and repairing them so i can fix it my self. Im sure someone who can weld ali would be more than happy repairing an ali boat.  The thread on the sea strike 18 is an awesome example of modern diy boatbuilding and will work out to be an economical new boat that will last the owner for years especially as it is coated in glass and resin  
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:39:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293288&title=construction-materials#1293288 <![CDATA[construction materials : irrespective what materials used...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293239&title=construction-materials#1293239 Author: Durban
Subject: 90415
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 5:48pm

irrespective what materials used for construction it is its very important to know how the transom is fabricated as i know silicone is used for motor bolt holes , we drill the holes apply silicone buy the time you push the bolts through the silicone comes out the other side , fair enough we can seal off the inside of the transom , the problem is the water gets in from the outside into the transom were the bolts go through the transom brackets , its no wonder on some boats the wood rots in the transom , i did mention some time back how this can be avoided . on ally boats i would think that welding  tubes in the transom on both sides for bolts to go through  will solve water getting in the transom & this applies to all transoms is to seal the bolt holes up prior to fitting the motor   
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:48:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293239&title=construction-materials#1293239 <![CDATA[construction materials : I&#039;m biased and sware by...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293235&title=construction-materials#1293235 Author: Betty Boop
Subject: 90415
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 5:35pm

I'm biased and sware by glassfibre as I've been in the industry for 25yrs.
My Viscount is 1973(40yrs old) and is heavy and sound. It goes almost everywhere comfortably. A few easy to fix gelcoat chips. Vented boyancy chambers so it can be kept free of condensation and mould etc.
Alloy is good for differing reasons so think of the purpose and ease of maintenance and the cost /ease of repair Thumbs Up......cheers
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:35:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293235&title=construction-materials#1293235 <![CDATA[construction materials : Rotational moulded polyethylene,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293227&title=construction-materials#1293227 Author: matto
Subject: 90415
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 5:19pm

Rotational moulded polyethylene, Smartwave nz made by Rangiora Plastics. The sheet material which is ultra high molecular weight is awesome - there is a crowd building a longboat style from it . It fusion welds with no stresses, uv and corrosion stable, super strong and recycleable

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]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:19:21 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1293227&title=construction-materials#1293227 <![CDATA[construction materials : cryers road in east tamaki, ...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292315&title=construction-materials#1292315 Author: CanadianJohn
Subject: 90415
Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 9:17am

cryers road in east tamaki,
http://www.macboats.co.nz/contact-us
]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:17:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292315&title=construction-materials#1292315 <![CDATA[construction materials : not far from you pjc. i&#039;ve...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292313&title=construction-materials#1292313 Author: CanadianJohn
Subject: 90415
Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 9:15am

not far from you pjc. i've had a mac boat and would own one again. but there are some other poly boats that i'd look at as well.

problems with platic is it scratches easy. you can hit it with a hammer and not make a mark, but personally i wouldn't beach launch alot. heavy as well in the smaller sizes, they aparently need a minimum thickness to be rigid. but overall i wouldn't overlook this material for smaller trailer boats.

]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:15:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292313&title=construction-materials#1292313 <![CDATA[construction materials : pjc wrote: CanadianJohn...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292303&title=construction-materials#1292303 Author: Time_Bandit
Subject: 90415
Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 8:43am

Originally posted by pjc pjc wrote:

Originally posted by CanadianJohn CanadianJohn wrote:

theres also poly boats to consider. no corrosion, gelcoat fade, or rot to worry about. easy to repair.
do you mean something along the lines of mac boats,where to find a dealer?thanks


Why don't you google it rather than expecting everyone else to do the work for you ?]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:43:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292303&title=construction-materials#1292303 <![CDATA[construction materials : CanadianJohn wrote:theres also...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292301&title=construction-materials#1292301 Author: pjc
Subject: 90415
Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 8:35am

Originally posted by CanadianJohn CanadianJohn wrote:

theres also poly boats to consider. no corrosion, gelcoat fade, or rot to worry about. easy to repair.
do you mean something along the lines of mac boats,where to find a dealer?thanks]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:35:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292301&title=construction-materials#1292301 <![CDATA[construction materials : CanadianJohn wrote:theres also...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292258&title=construction-materials#1292258 Author: sr2
Subject: 90415
Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 10:57pm

Originally posted by CanadianJohn CanadianJohn wrote:

theres also poly boats to consider. no corrosion, gelcoat fade, or rot to worry about. easy to repair.

Have to say my 4.50 Polycraft Bowrider, (Tupperware!) is one hell of a user friendly fishing machine. Sure it ain't pretty; but it has the sort of flotation that makes a Stabi feel unstable. It's designed in Aussi to cross bars, (the poor ******* don't have the Hauraki Gulf) so it takes anything we can throw at it and the only downside is that it makes you a sloppy skipper, (driving it up boat ramps, tying up to rocks, beaching anywhere,....etc.). Clean up takes 10 min with a water blaster and most scrapes are fixed with a hot air gun. Up to 16 feet they are a great option.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:57:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90415&PID=1292258&title=construction-materials#1292258