My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

[Max@Atl]

Hello folks, Newbie here.
I picked up this boat (my first boat - very excited!) few weeks ago but no idea what the make is. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I tried to do some research in the internet but not conclusive. The closest I can guess is may be a feathercraft?

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

Welcome aboard Max! Is that transom all wood like it looks or is there aluminum in there as well? Also, could you take a close ip picture of the bow handle? That will help with IDing her!

 

[Max@Atl]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

Welcome aboard Max! Is that transom all wood like it looks or is there aluminum in there as well? Also, could you take a close ip picture of the bow handle? That will help with IDing her!

Thank you. The guy I bought it from told me he replaced the transom by sandwiching the aluminum sheet between two pieces of looks like marine grade plywood. I'll take a picture of the bow handle and post it shortly.

 

[Max@Atl]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

Here is additional pics. Thanks for the help.

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

Thats a very unique stern! The boat does not look much like a Feathercraft or any Starcrafts I've seen. Id suggest looking around on www.fiberglassics.com as they have tons of info on old boats. Id also suggest www.ultimate.com/Aerocraft-boats as it looks similar to some Aerocrafts I've seen pictures of.

 

[Max@Atl]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

Thats a very unique stern! The boat does not look much like a Feathercraft or any Starcrafts I've seen. Id suggest looking around on www.fiberglassics.com as they have tons of info on old boats. Id also suggest www.ultimate.com/Aerocraft-boats as it looks similar to some Aerocrafts I've seen pictures of.

Thanks very much. I'll try the links you provided.

 

[AliJesse]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

If you have the HIN# you can decode it at http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm to get the manufacturer and date. The first three characters are the Manufacturer ID Code and you can look here http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/mic1.aspx to get the name. Hope this helps

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

Hello folks, Newbie here.
I picked up this boat (my first boat - very excited!) few weeks ago but no idea what the make is. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I tried to do some research in the internet but not conclusive. The closest I can guess is may be a feathercraft?

Someone took nice care of that boat. You might be is a situation where the original manufacturer is never found out. I would not let it concern you too much and you can hang out with the tinny lovers here on iboats

The real questions are:

Can you register the boat (Have the proper paperwork)?
It looks to be a 14' boat - do you have a motor? A nice 15-18 HP will have it flying along.

Best of luck with it.

If it is a pre 1974 boat (which I suspect) then be advised there may not be a HIN on the boat.

 

[Max@Atl]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

Someone took nice care of that boat. You might be is a situation where the original manufacturer is never found out. I would not let it concern you too much and you can hang out with the tinny lovers here on iboats

The real questions are:

Can you register the boat (Have the proper paperwork)?
It looks to be a 14' boat - do you have a motor? A nice 15-18 HP will have it flying along.

Best of luck with it.

If it is a pre 1974 boat (which I suspect) then be advised there may not be a HIN on the boat.

Thank you. I have A bill of sale i should be able to register with, and you are right as i have not been able to find the HIN.

I just bought a Johnson 15hp 2 stroke. Took the boat to the lake yesterday and after providing some free amuzement lauching the boat (as i have no clue what i am doing) was able to test it. I confirm that it flies with that little Johnson. The bow gets too high though, i may have to put some weight there (preferebly a super model-wait that might not work).

Noticed a small leak (?) though, about two cups over two hours. I think it is the seams at the bow area. I really enjoyed it. Can wait to take it to FL backwaters/flats for redfish and spotted trout!

 

[Texasmark]

Re: My first aluminum boat - need help identifying make

What difference does it make who made it? If you had a 50' Yacht and were in need of some particulars to answer a performance or maintenance problem, with all the associated systems, then so be it. For a 14' alum. boat big deal......

Mark