"hk" wrote in message
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:13:11 -0500, hk wrote:

http://aluminumalloyboats.com/viewto...133&highlight=


Smart-looking boat, have seen a couple from this manufacturer in the
Bay, dealer is BOE Marine out of Annapolis. These are very sturdy,
minimal maintenance boats for fishermen.

Pacific extended their Pilot House I think just this year.

I like the Pacific boats. One of my friends has one - beautiful and
well constructed. He had his powder coated before installing the
interior - gorgeous.

I'll look and see if I can find my pictures.


I've wondered from time to time how powdercoating holds up on boat
surfaces subject to abrasion. I know I've seen a couple of powdercoated
tee-tops that begin to look a little weary after a couple of years of
being banged into and scratched by gear, fishing rods, et cetera. Sure
looks good when new though.


Powdercoating has a lot of advantages on steel, but I am not sure about
aluminum. I've seen aluminum that was hard anodized using different dyes
for color that looked great and was very durable. Don't know if it can be
done on large plates though.

Eisboch