1958 12 ft AlumaCraft Model EZ/1956 14 ft Alumacraft

[BCJohn67]

Hello-
I am new to iboats and have been reading through this forum for a few weeks. From what I can tell there are some pretty knowledgable people reading this forum.
So I have a couple questions, I am cleaning up the family cabin and have a couple old Alumacraft boats that my Grandfather purchased new. One is a 1958 model EZ and the other is a 1956, not sure of the model I need to look next time I am at the cabin, but it has a steering wheel and windshield. The boat is in excellent shape. I also have the original motor, which still runs good.

I am wondering what the value of these boats are, any advice would be appreciated. Not sure I am willing to part with the 1956 but am looking to sell the 58.

One other treasure, I came across a 1967 3 hp Johnson folding motor model JWF22C with case (pics attached). It is also in excellent condition. Any ideas what this is worth.

Thanks again!

 

[Vintage Aluminum]

Re: 1958 12 ft AlumaCraft Model EZ/1956 14 ft Alumacraft

Well...pictures help.

To some extent this is a regional game. In the upper Midwest there are lots of older aluminum boats for sale. Many of the great old '50s names were built in Minnesota and other northwoods states. This leads to more supply than demand, sometimes. In other parts of the country the distribution of AlumaCraft's and others was weaker in the 1950s, and the boats had longer seasons and perhaps just wore out, and hence fewer boats today.

Lots of nice AlumaCrafts go unsold for quite a while--be patient. The 12 ft. EZ is one of their stripped down, cost conscious models...not a bad boat, and very portable, but less common and I would guess less desireable than an E, or certainly an equivalent condition Model R-variant. Depending on condition, $200-500, but of course that's a guess.

The '56 sounds like an FD. If it has a transom well in the back and is a 14 footer, that's an FD of some type. Depending on condition these are pretty desireable boats. But, as with most things, patience helps. If you need to or want to sell quickly, it may yield your price, or you may get it sold only at a big discount. I have seen bare FD's without decks and windshield's sell for $300 to north of $1,000, depending on condition. Decent FDs, Flying D's and FDR's (long deck FD's with front steering) can run $750 on up. Mint one's can reach $2,000 +.

Now, these are one guy's views, not scientific or anything, just some observations. What venue you choose to sell the boat, time of year, where you are at, and most important the condition of your boats all will impact these ranges. Other's should share their observations and they will be just as or more valid. But, a starting point. The market will ultimately tell you what its worth. Great old boats...use them, enjoy them. Good luck.

VA