Metal Fabrication?

DonK · 07-29-2008, 09:51 AM

Does anyone know a local shop that will custom fabricate/machine aluminum ?

I have sheared the 'dogleg' knuckle on my outrigger...this is the pivoting attachment point at the base of my outrigger base tube.

Unfortunately I cannot determine the original manufacturer of the outrigger bases, and believe them to be hybridized or a custom installation, so finding a replacement is proving to be a challenge, and a new set of bases is over $2k!

bajakian · 07-29-2008, 10:00 AM

Don-

Id call Blue Water in Boynton or Birdsall in WPB. They are both top quality shops. Good luck.

Richard

DonK · 07-29-2008, 10:21 AM

good ideas, Richard! Thanks!

dbisland · 07-29-2008, 05:52 PM

Hey Don, you may want to contact Rybovitch. I believe they made them, or at least might know who did.

WhItEoUt 23 · 07-29-2008, 06:02 PM

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ballyhu · 07-29-2008, 07:24 PM

The ones you have are Rybovich, but they no longer have any parts for them as thet were taken out of production 15 years ago. Rupp Marine in Stuart has ones that are very similar in stock.

DonK · 07-30-2008, 02:39 PM

Thanks for more ideas...DB & Bally...thanks! I ahve come to that conclusion...I am having a new set machined...after dropping too much on the motors, I am trying to get another season or two before I can spend a few grand on new riggers....

I appreciate the heads up from all!

DonK · 07-30-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhItEoUt 23

Badger metal fab in pompano bch off of dixie highway

THanks! I'll give them a call!

DK

07-29-2008, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
DonK Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: "the Fish-Tank", 1986 Rybo Runner Best Catch: 395# Broadbill Occupation: Restaurant software engineer, Sun Sentinel Restaurant Reviewer, Mis-Boated 6-pack Capt. Posts: 554	Metal Fabrication? Does anyone know a local shop that will custom fabricate/machine aluminum ? I have sheared the 'dogleg' knuckle on my outrigger...this is the pivoting attachment point at the base of my outrigger base tube. Unfortunately I cannot determine the original manufacturer of the outrigger bases, and believe them to be hybridized or a custom installation, so finding a replacement is proving to be a challenge, and a new set of bases is over $2k! __________________ Hic Sunt Dracones

07-29-2008, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 1,131	Don- Id call Blue Water in Boynton or Birdsall in WPB. They are both top quality shops. Good luck. Richard __________________ You can't have everything- Where would you put it?

07-29-2008, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
DonK Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: "the Fish-Tank", 1986 Rybo Runner Best Catch: 395# Broadbill Occupation: Restaurant software engineer, Sun Sentinel Restaurant Reviewer, Mis-Boated 6-pack Capt. Posts: 554	good ideas, Richard! Thanks! __________________ Hic Sunt Dracones

07-29-2008, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 1,295	Badger metal fab in pompano bch off of dixie highway __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

07-30-2008, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
DonK Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: "the Fish-Tank", 1986 Rybo Runner Best Catch: 395# Broadbill Occupation: Restaurant software engineer, Sun Sentinel Restaurant Reviewer, Mis-Boated 6-pack Capt. Posts: 554	Thanks for more ideas...DB & Bally...thanks! I ahve come to that conclusion...I am having a new set machined...after dropping too much on the motors, I am trying to get another season or two before I can spend a few grand on new riggers.... I appreciate the heads up from all! __________________ Hic Sunt Dracones

07-29-2008, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
dbisland Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jensen Beach, Fl Boat: Fishin, divin, huntin Occupation: Fianancial Posts: 13	Hey Don, you may want to contact Rybovitch. I believe they made them, or at least might know who did.

07-29-2008, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 314	The ones you have are Rybovich, but they no longer have any parts for them as thet were taken out of production 15 years ago. Rupp Marine in Stuart has ones that are very similar in stock.

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