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Old 07 March 2003, 15:01   #1
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Whale Watching Boat

24 foot Bombard, twin 100hp Yamaha, used for Whale Watching in Nova Scotia. Capable of carrying 12 passengers.

Have been having trouble with the canopy over the console. Welds are breaking apart. Any suggestions (besides getting rid of it and putting on an A-frame)

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Old 07 March 2003, 18:51   #2
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The answer seem simple enough get it welded up.Should of been 2 inch pipe with braceing struts,I would of thought?
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Old 07 March 2003, 22:54   #3
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Nope

It's a bendy design. It'll keep breaking.
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Old 07 March 2003, 22:58   #4
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JW is right the design is bad but your cheapist alternative is weld braceing but it will not be any good for long as people will swing from the bases and it isnt strong enough for the purpose.
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Old 10 March 2003, 00:29   #5
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the welds will keep cracking unless the problem is fixed. if you don't want to weld on more pipe you could try using stainless cable and a couple of turnbuckles to help it from racking.
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Old 10 March 2003, 21:20   #6
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You Don't have to go that far for whales..

All on your own doorstep............


Have a look at
www.whalespotting.co.uk

Not pushing it or anything

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Old 23 April 2003, 05:24   #7
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r you the fellow on the commercial??????
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