1960 Alumacraft 12" ID help!

[Busbey]

hey everyone, Brian here. just inherited my dads old boat and want to find some more information on it. Model? Weight Capacity? Max HP? etc etc. if i knew the model of this, i would probably be able to find out more.

problem is, when i called Alumacraft just now, they said that the Hull ID number isnt one from their system, should be about 5 numbers long being a 1960ish model.

Hull ID No: 1501624016

someone please help me find out some more info on this! here are some pics to help. . .

 

[mrcrabs]

Re: 1960 Alumacraft 12" ID help!

pre 1972 HIDs mean very little, some had them some didn't most were for the companys own model identification purposes and had nothing to do with the current system the coast guard uses now days.

 

[Busbey]

Re: 1960 Alumacraft 12" ID help!

thanks! so wow, no way for me to get any sort of information on this then if the HID doesnt point somewhere. when my dad and i used to fish he had a 15hp Johnson on there and it flew with 3 of us. got up on plane and everything pretty easy. i might eventually look for something bigger than my 6hp but it will do for now. i just wish i had some sort of weight capacity on this thing. being that my dad had some pretty low decks, 3 of us, cooler, etc etc, i am sure i will be fine with just 2 people, or 1 in this boat..

 

[Krichbourg]

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Busbey,
Look on the knee brace on your boat. It's the brace attaching the transom to the floor of your boat. There should be a number stamped on it. That will be the model and serial number. Send that to Alumacraft and they can tell you about your boat. Good luck.

K

 

[Busbey]

Re: 1960 Alumacraft 12" ID help!

There is a 409 next to the number mentioned above. I'm guessing that's it???

 

[River - Runner]

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Look on the top of the brace, where I put the red oval. Could be painted over?

 

[Busbey]

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That's where I found the 409. Going down from the transom was 409 and then a few inches and then was the longer number I mentioned above. I will call Alina raft tomorrow with this information I gathered if this is correct. ??

 

[Busbey]

Re: 1960 Alumacraft 12" ID help!

I just saw an "R" at the very bottom of that brace!

 

[Busbey]

Re: 1960 Alumacraft 12" ID help!

Also just found this

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=292140&p=1961794&viewfull=1#post1961794

 

[River - Runner]

Re: 1960 Alumacraft 12" ID help!

Lucky you!

I thought it could be a Model R with the more forward rear seat. Not always, but mainly intended for remote steering. Is there signs that it once had remote steering?

The Model R could also be had with the rear seat closer to the transom for tiller steer motors.

This is a kept original remote steer Model R with the optional forward deck. It sold on ebay for $1,955.00.

 

[Krichbourg]

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You've got a great old boat Brian. I've got an old Model R too. I'm hoping to return it to the condition of the boat in RR's pic. I'm using a tiller extension on mine for now. Mine's a '59 and its rated for an 18hp. Looks like maybe your dad did some duck hunting. Enjoy that boat.

K

 

[Busbey]

Re: 1960 Alumacraft 12" ID help!

thanks guys. yeah, this sure is an old boat. wow, i had no clue. so let me ask ya guys, would it become a sin to cut the seats out and throw a deck in this for bass fishing?

 

[Krichbourg]

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thanks guys. yeah, this sure is an old boat. wow, i had no clue. so let me ask ya guys, would it become a sin to cut the seats out and throw a deck in this for bass fishing?

Yes. That would be a sin, and a shame. You would probably do better to sell her to someone who wants her as she is, and buy a bass boat. I would keep it and buy the bass boat. When new, those seats were pressurized and part of the floatation system. Neat huh? I wish mine still had the original oarlock mounts like yours does.

 

[Busbey]

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dang, this is a hard decision. maybe i will make a deck around the seats to the best of my ability and keep it as it is. it sure is an old boat. wow. still shocked. i need to find someone with a sand blaster and get this thing cleaned up for some fresh paint. that's a must, either which way i go with it.

is there any FAST way to get the old paint off other than sand blasting? maybe a 1 day job?

i have a 3hp 150gallon air compressor. i was looking last night and found a $40 sand blaster setup that i just hook up to my compressor. 50lb's worth of sand fits in and can run at 80psi. think this will be good and make my job easy? how much sand would it take to clean this off? estimate of course. figured i could do this in the back yard and just water the sand in the ground. im sure i could use the sand blaster for others things later on down the road too

so there is that option and then there is the angle grinder which i know will become a bear to get into the tight spots. ?

 

[Krichbourg]

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I think I've read threads where people have had good success with chemical paint removers. Might work for you. The previous owner of my Aluminum Starcraft said he used oven cleaner to remove old paint. Food for thought. There is all kinds of information about all kinds of projects on Iboats. Just look or ask, someone knows. Good luck buddy.

 

[River - Runner]

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You can keep your boat as it is and enjoy.

Although, you do have a treasured boat. If I was to have your boat, I'd invest time and money into it to make and keep it like original. For paint removal, don't sand blast. Use a chemical remover. Sand blasting changes the aluminum smooth finish. And if sanding, I'd hand sand. Your boat deserves the best work and no short cuts. Take your time and to know what your doing. And I'd keep the aluminum finish. Just my thoughts.

Wouldn't do this, but I've seen lowly aluminum boats taken to extremes and polished. Thinking the time spent on them, to amazingly beautiful, for show.

 

[DocR]

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I worked at the Aluma Craft factory from 1965-1970. I worked at the last station on the line, I installed the seats, orr lock, and stamped the numbers on the knee brace. One Monday morn when we got to work we found all the doors were locked. After an hour a guy opened the door and told us all that Aluma Craftis moving out of town. They did not take one person with them to the new plant, not one person from the line or the office, or shipping. For the next 10 years I could out from 20 feet what boats were made at the old plant, and the new plant.
Its good to see the old boats around like yours. 1970, WOW, my how fun flies when you are serving time!

 

[River - Runner]

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DocR... good to see you also here.

It's to often a person doesn't know of what they have. But that's how it is. So time goes on, and these great boats are disappearing.

 

[River - Runner]

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I worked at the Aluma Craft factory from 1965-1970.

DocR... again, glad your here. And then, also as a builder. Wow, maybe worked on my '68 FD and other members boats. I bought mine new and still don't see it as old. I sometimes think of the people who built these boats and doing the manual hand machining of blending the castings to match the rails, for a smooth fit. Quality is built into these boats.