Alumacraft YFR

amuller

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I have a line on what is described to me as a 15 1/2 foot

Model YFR
63" wide
rated for 50 hp
4 persons
20" transom

It has closed bow, cable steering, and a 50 hp West Bend. To me the boat looks early 60s. I question some things the seller is telling me. Can any of you experts give me some guidance on what I have here?

Thanks.

Alan
 

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ezmobee

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I agree, looks early 60's. The outboard is obsolete. I'm sure even basic tune up parts will be tough to find. I had a similar '66 Starcraft Jupiter closed bow. We had a lot of fun with it but longed for an open bow the entire time I had it.
 

amuller

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Thanks. Those West Bends are essentially Chryslers and I would consider them usable as long as no major mechanical failure occurs--and one is mechanically inclined.

I agree on the closed bow--seems to me that people were thinking of car-like runabouts in those days, and in that sense the closed bow makes sense enough, simulating the hood of a car. But for practical use as a boat, not so much. Depends on what one wants....
 
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