Restoring a 14` 1969 ,aluminum sears boat

[fitzy61]

I'm reaching out to all who may be able to help me... I'm restoring an 1969, 14' Sears aluminum boat. I'm asking if anyone can tell me the specifications for this model of boat, Max of persons , Max HP , Max gross load and Persons and equipment, AKA US coast guard placard information. looking for any help. many thanks

 

[Extrasalty]

I'm reaching out to all who may be able to help me... I'm restoring an 1969, 14' Sears aluminum boat. I'm asking if anyone can tell me the specifications for this model of boat, Max of persons , Max HP , Max gross load and Persons and equipment, AKA US coast guard placard information. looking for any help. many thanks

I did some research and found for an aluminum 14 foot boat the max weight is 610 and max up is 15

 

[Extrasalty]

I did some research and found for an aluminum 14 foot boat the max weight is 610 and max up is 15

Hp*

 

[fitzy61]

Many thanks for your time I do appreciate it

 

[RMClark]

I don't know who made Sears' boats. Here's the specs/weight on my 1979 Lund 14' (Model S14); specs are from the identiplate:

Max HP: 35
Boat weight: 295
Max weight of persons: 600 (Lund didn't spec max # persons)
Max weight (persons, motor, gear): 895

Of course, the actual specs for your boat are almost certainly different. For example, Lund's catalog for 1979 shows 3 different 14' boat models. Max HP among those boats ranges from 15 to 35 HP. Weights are significantly different, too. Hope somebody can give you some more reliable information.

 

[71cudaman]

I don't know who made Sears' boats. Here's the specs/weight on my 1979 Lund 14' (Model S14); specs are from the identiplate:

Max HP: 35
Boat weight: 295
Max weight of persons: 600 (Lund didn't spec max # persons)
Max weight (persons, motor, gear): 895

Of course, the actual specs for your boat are almost certainly different. For example, Lund's catalog for 1979 shows 3 different 14' boat models. Max HP among those boats ranges from 15 to 35 HP. Weights are significantly different, too. Hope somebody can give you some more reliable information.

I have a 1962 sears 14 ft boat and my data tags are not legable any more. I have had this boat for 35 years. I am sure mine is rated for 30 HP and 650 lbs passengers and cargo.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Transom height is part of the HP calculations

 

[dwco5051]

I have a 1962 sears 14 ft boat and my data tags are not legable any more. I have had this boat for 35 years. I am sure mine is rated for 30 HP and 650 lbs passengers and cargo.

A picture would help. Is it a jonboat or a v-hull? I have an 35 year old Crestliner 14' V-hull that is rated for 35hp and 980# total load. Yours may vary a lot depending on the dimensions of the boat, mostly in the beam, transom height, and hull design.

 

[jbcurt00]

A 58 Feathercraft I'm considering, 14ft Semi-V is rated for an 18hp max, so I'd suggest the low end of the scale, @fitzy61 15hp +/- until pix or more Intel prove otherwise