Alumacraft Year and Specifications

[Yardwork]

Finished the restoration and ready to go...thank y'all for all the encouragement and information. This 1959 Alumacraft FD is ready to carry a new generation of grandkids.

 

[Yardwork]

The project is complete! She ran great, launches and loaded easily...going to be a good boat.

 

[Robert Minck]

I just purchased a 1973 Alumacraft FD, 14', and am in the process of restoring the boat--replacing the transom, cleaning the boat inside and out, and sealing several small leaks in the bow at the keel. Your discussion above has been helpful. Thanks.

 

[Yardwork]

What insurance value should I place on the hull, motor and trailer?

 

[Yardwork]

So, I have received the answer to the date of manufacturing today. Thank you AlumaCraft. What I was thinking was a 1959, which the DMV lists as a 1960 is actually a 1956. Good to know.

Now how do I get a manufactures capacity plate replacement?

 

[Robert Minck]

So, I have received the answer to the date of manufacturing today. Thank you AlumaCraft. What I was thinking was a 1959, which the DMV lists as a 1960 is actually a 1956. Good to know.

Now how do I get a manufactures capacity plate replacement?

I requested similar info for my '73 weeks ago...no response to date. Not very responsive support.

 

[Yardwork]

I requested similar info for my '73 weeks ago...no response to date. Not very responsive support.

I asked by email 3 months ago and then last week I asked again.

 

[jbcurt00]

Garzon Studios online can replicate a capacity plate if you have a good pix of 1. Then you apply there vinyl to an aluminum plate you source/fab on your own.

If you dont have a good reference pix Garzon has several standard plate designs to choose from.

If you have a trophy shop close or a print shop, ask if they can sublimate an aluminum plate for you. Its a print direct to aluminum process, they too need a good reference plate.

Had several dozen plates made for a vintage boat group I was active with.

Look great and arent expensive, <$20. May have to pay a graphic artist to produce the image if you dont have a good 1 to provide. More the $20, probably less then $100 though

 

[Yardwork]

Garzon Studios online can replicate a capacity plate if you have a good pix of 1. Then you apply there vinyl to an aluminum plate you source/fab on your own.

If you dont have a good reference pix Garzon has several standard plate designs to choose from.

If you have a trophy shop close or a print shop, ask if they can sublimate an aluminum plate for you. Its a print direct to aluminum process, they too need a good reference plate.

Had several dozen plates made for a vintage boat group I was active with.

Look great and arent expensive, <$20. May have to pay a graphic artist to produce the image if you dont have a good 1 to provide. More the $20, probably less then $100 though

I emailed him and asked for a quote...thanks!

 

[jbcurt00]

It'll be vinyl so it needs an aluminum backer

 

[Kyman53]

Hi I am redoing a 89 Alumnacraft 16 ft with a 1996 40 hp Mercury Force Mariner 2 cycle outboard with power trim & tilt. Where could I find the decal of weight limit? Also do you thank a 50hp outboard would be to much for this flat bottom boat?
Thank you very much. Kyman53 to bad want see 53 again turning 55 31 of July lol.

 

[jbcurt00]

Hi I am redoing a 89 Alumnacraft 16 ft with a 1996 40 hp Mercury Force Mariner 2 cycle outboard with power trim & tilt. Where could I find the decal of weight limit? Also do you thank a 50hp outboard would be to much for this flat bottom boat?
Thank you very much. Kyman53 to bad want see 53 again turning 55 31 of July lol.

Start a topic about your Alumacraft

Asking questions about yours here in someone elses is considered a hijack and discouraged

 

[Kyman53]

opps sorry thought you asked in area of same subject please help ok? again sorry

 

[MstrDan]

I find this thread very helpful. I am in the process of doing a very similar project. The pics and wood types are so appreciated. I am thinking on the same lines as this. Thanks