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by limitless
Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
Topic: 1970(we think) Alcan 370 "FOR SALE"
Replies: 3
Views: 5397

Re: 1970(we think) Alcan 370 "FOR SALE"

If you are interested in anymore photos in particular please do not hesitate to ask.
We have a full catalogue of photos and film of Limitless's retrofits journey.
by limitless
Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
Topic: 1970(we think) Alcan 370 "FOR SALE"
Replies: 3
Views: 5397

Re: 1970(we think) Alcan 370 "FOR SALE"

As requested attached we have added some interior photos for Limitless.
by limitless
Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats For Sale
Topic: 1970(we think) Alcan 370 "FOR SALE"
Replies: 3
Views: 5397

1970(we think) Alcan 370 "FOR SALE"

Engines: - twin AD 40Volvo Penta Diesels - Volvo Duo-Prop Outdrives - cruises 8-25mph - engine hours: 350hours - 2 12volt banks of house batteries (4 6volt golf cart each bank) - 1 12volt deep cycle starter battery - inverter 12/120volt AC - marine 3 bank 12volt charger - morse/teleflex electronic s...
by limitless
Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: Alcanboats Rendezvous 2014
Replies: 18
Views: 18056

Re: Alcanboats Rendezvous 2014

Some Georgian Bay Shots!
by limitless
Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: Alcanboats Rendezvous 2014
Replies: 18
Views: 18056

Re: Alcanboats Rendezvous 2014

Hello. It's that time of the year to wrap up another short season of boating! Love the new look David, the website that is! Hope you got more boating in after our visit to the Alcan Rendezvous. We are up at Britt this weekend and gave the people here at St. Amants the heads up for next summer. You m...
by limitless
Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
Topic: Onan Genset for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4472

Re: Onan Genset for sale

We are considering the same set-up, we presently have 8 golf cart batteries, our present alternators are only 50 amp. We want to up grade the alternators to high output, 100 amp +, our battery charger is only 30 amp, a spit in the bucket, the genny would run for a couple of hours with little impact ...
by limitless
Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats Technical Forum
Topic: Onan Genset for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4472

Onan Genset for sale

Original equipment, 5000 watt Onan generator, gas good working condition, aluminum custom wet exhaust. We are converting to diesel. $700 OBO.
by limitless
Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: Summer of 2009
Replies: 1
Views: 2250

Summer of 2009

DSC02038.JPG Completed two weeks vacation, from Brit to Tobermory (Big Tug Harbour), to Bin Fine (The Pool) to Benjamin Islands (Crocker Island) to Killarney(Covered Portage Cove) to Parry Sound (Kilcoursie Bay) altogether we endured gorgeous waters for cruising. Covered 375miles cruising at aprox ...
by limitless
Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: 2009 Alcan Boat Rendezvous
Replies: 23
Views: 14530

Re: 2009 Alcan Boat Rendezvous

Limitless , will be venturing the North Channel this summer. We have scheduled for launch first week in August, and should be back end of two weeks. Also looking forward to doing some long weekend runs around the bay. Hopefully we will see some other Alcan boats! We will keep our eyes open!! Lookin...
by limitless
Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: Alcanboats Photo Gallery
Replies: 3
Views: 4034

Re: Alcanboats Photo Gallery

Thanks for your interest and kind comments. We have taken a very out of the box approach with limitless. We are new to the web site and are just getting acclimated to her software. We will post with full descriptions as we get comfortable on the inside. We appreciate your previously posted articles ...
by limitless
Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: On the hard...
Replies: 12
Views: 12512

Re: On the hard...

We custom measured and built these stands. Aluminum is actually very strong. it deflects and punctures easily. understanding the frame structure is key to stand placement. It is not very clear however Limitless sole keel support was designed to take her full load on the vertical surfaces of the keel. the length of the keel then transfers the load longitudinally to the bow and forward bulkhead. The safest way to support most vessels is at three points. Should there be any ground movement, the load stays even over the three points. When multiple stands are used there may be some settlement in one or more points causing additional load being transfered to areas that may be stressed. We designed multiple stand to enable us to temporarily support at strategic locations to enable us to refinish all areas of her bottom. During winter layup we position all the stands, however only the key transom stands and the sole keel stand take the load. all the other stands are left soft as standbys, We check the supports at least 4 times a season. We have had good success to date. Limitless has spent most of her life with us on the hard. We plan to change that in upcoming seasons.
We custom measured and built these stands. Aluminum is actually very strong. it deflects and punctures easily. understanding the frame structure is key to stand placement. It is not very clear however Limitless sole keel support was designed to take her full load on the vertical surfaces of the keel. the length of the keel then transfers the load longitudinally to the bow and forward bulkhead. The safest way to support most vessels is at three points. Should there be any ground movement, the load stays even over the three points. When multiple stands are used there may be some settlement in one or more points causing additional load being transfered to areas that may be stressed. We designed multiple stand to enable us to temporarily support at strategic locations to enable us to refinish all areas of her bottom. During winter layup we position all the stands, however only the key transom stands and the sole keel stand take the load. all the other stands are left soft as standbys, We check the supports at least 4 times a season. We have had good success to date. Limitless has spent most of her life with us on the hard. We plan to change that in upcoming seasons.
At some point in a previous life, Limitless was either supported incorrectly or the ground softened and she shifted causing a roll in the keel. We cut open the keel, pried and pounded her back true. Welded some reinforcing back into the leading edge.
At some point in a previous life, Limitless was either supported incorrectly or the ground softened and she shifted causing a roll in the keel. We cut open the keel, pried and pounded her back true. Welded some reinforcing back into the leading edge.
by limitless
Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: FACEBOOK
Replies: 2
Views: 2597

Re: FACEBOOK

Yes, you are correct this is what we do here!!! But, the only reason that I posted that Group on Facebook is to see if there is others out there interested in this type of boating! I am sure there are alot of people out there that dont even know that this website exist. Will post a link to come over...
by limitless
Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: FACEBOOK
Replies: 2
Views: 2597

FACEBOOK

For your information, anyone who uses FACEBOOK, I have made a Group page, just look up ALCAN BOATING and join in. You will be able to chat, and post pictures, and videos.
by limitless
Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: Alcanboats Photo Gallery
Replies: 3
Views: 4034

Re: Alcanboats Photo Gallery

Thanks for this Gallery, great way of sharing some of our pics. We will work on sharing our photos from the beginning to where we are now with refitting our "LIMITLESS"
Stay tuned for how she will look for this summer. Looking forward to the journey up the North Channel.
by limitless
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: ALCAN Window Screens
Replies: 6
Views: 4373

Re: ALCAN Window Screens

Here is another idea re: screening. We were not aware prior to this website that the window manufacture was still afloat. What we did was custom made snap over screens that also provide 40% sun shade to limit solar gain. The pilot house windows, entrance door/window, including the large stern window...
by limitless
Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: PICTURES REQUESTED!
Replies: 0
Views: 1649

PICTURES REQUESTED!

Here are some more pics from our trip.
by limitless
Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: Georgian Bay Cruise,Summer 2008
Replies: 0
Views: 1489

Georgian Bay Cruise,Summer 2008

Hello All, Just a quick note to mention that we just finished a two week vacation from Britt(St Amants, Marina) to the Port of Orillia in Ontario with our Alcan. "Limitless" was a great trooper!!! We put a total of 338miles on 38 cruising hours. Yes, she's a diesel girl. She loves the water. You cou...
by limitless
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: RENDEZVOUS
Replies: 26
Views: 11956

Re: RENDEZVOUS

Re: rendezvous 2008 it is something that interests us, but seeing that our 2008 calendar is booked solid till mid September, we are interested in perhaps 2009 please keep us informed via postings.
Limitless
by limitless
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: "Family House Boating" magazine, Nov. /69 issue, A
Replies: 3
Views: 2600

Re: "Family House Boating" magazine, Nov. /69 issue, A

I am interested in reading this article if you can post it. Let me know where I can find it?
Barb/Dan
Limitless
by limitless
Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: Alcan Boats General Forum
Topic: ANOTHER NEWBIE!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1657

ANOTHER NEWBIE!!!

P6300214.JPG Hello All, We are newbies also!!!! We have our Alcan waiting patiently for us up in Britt, Ontario. Her name is "Limitless" and she has had many upgrades, including sandblasting and new paint job this year! We are so looking forward to cruising her on the Georgian Bay waters this summe...