I need to figure out weight Capacity and max occupants for a 17' John Boat

Its 48" wide at the floor, and 68" wide at the widest part of the transom.

I don't know if its a 1748 or a 1760 (60" is the width of the boat at middle) or 1768, I have no idea how that works. Its not a small boat and came with a 70 Evinrude.

I started on a project three years ago, something came up, so I stored the boat and am just now getting back to it.

I need to display a Coast Guard plat, and wanted to have one made.

By using the formulas I found on this forum, I see that a 90 HP should be max HP, and the max capacity of the boat is six, I would like to know the weight capacity as well.

Its an Alumaweld model.

I'm currently replacing the wooden floor and frames.
Want a Fishing + "fun" boat. Something we can go out on the bayou with and fish, and also want a nice start to boating, and a flat aluminum boat seems like a good easy first boat.

Re: I need to figure out weight Capacity and max occupants for a 17' John Boat

A john boat is indeed a good easy first boat. I love those big wide open ones. Heck, for that matter I love the little ones too and everything in between. We can speculate on the remaining capacity questions, but why not contact Alumaweld and find out for sure?
http://www.alumaweldboats.com/aboutus.asp

Re: I need to figure out weight Capacity and max occupants for a 17' John Boat

It should be on the transom plate. for max every thing.

Re: I need to figure out weight Capacity and max occupants for a 17' John Boat

I would think Alumaweld can tell you what the specs are for Hp and capacities if you can find the SN. They still make boats.Oops,already said:redface:

Re: I need to figure out weight Capacity and max occupants for a 17' John Boat

There is no plate on the hull.


I'll email them, I was kinda hoping someone had a similar rig.
I know my hull number, but am still unsure of my model.

Re: I need to figure out weight Capacity and max occupants for a 17' John Boat

The hull number on the starboard side/ back of transom should be enough for the manufacture to give everything you need to know.

Re: I need to figure out weight Capacity and max occupants for a 17' John Boat

Be sure to let us know what you learn. That's why we're here after all.

Re: I need to figure out weight Capacity and max occupants for a 17' John Boat

you could also try to find a similar boat and go off that.