Ah, yeah, umm, I'm not sure but I think that kid is likely the proud boat owner's WIFE...:facepalm:...:flock:Is it just me, or does the kid with the beach ball look like Ronald McDonald before he found his true calling as the hamburger clown?
Ah, yeah, umm, I'm not sure but I think that kid is likely the proud boat owner's WIFE...:facepalm:...:flock:
Now that you mention it, that thing looks suspiciously like Luke Skywalker's landspeeder
.... awesome.Now that you mention it, that thing looks suspiciously like Luke Skywalker's landspeeder
From HERE it looks like the Flying D was a 1958-9 model:
How do you know it's a Flying D?
I don't know much about Alumacraft boats, what is & where did you get the 195_ designation?
Welcome to iboats, looks like it'd be a nice little 14' tinny:
And that guy ^^^ is all smiles about his new boat
Best of luck w/ your project.
EDIT: It does look like there was also a Utility version (designated FD) also produced in 1960, possibly other years. So if it's a semi-v w/ bench seats & is setup for a tiller handle, it might be an FD utility model instead of the runabout style I posted.
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Alumacraft owner's forum has a few Flying D's, might look thru there too...
I received an email back from Alumacraft regarding my Hull ID number and they quickly responded and included an image from the brochure. Turns out it's a 1957 FD 14'. My tag says its rated for a 30 hp but the ad says it could handle a 35 hp. Not sure what the differences would be.
.... awesome.
The cut and paste job on that ad is almost disturbing. The guys feet showing under the boat are really awkward.
... and that is a qualified professional opinion :fear:
They've made it easier, that's for sure - I got started way back in the "cut and paste" days, and my uncle worked back in the "you're just gonna' have to draw that" days. You'd be surprised at the skill and accuracy some of that work really was done at.Struck me, too- almost like the guy's legs are abnormally long, and extend at an odd angle besides. Ya just know that it was all assembled from pieces cut from a bunch of disconnected photographs. Computers have definitely spoiled us.
Well there you go, the 160th FDS produced. Now to find production #'s for 1958 & 9. Lookup Alumacraft customer service & send them an email, they may have record of who originally purchased your 'new' FDS, where they bought it & what year it is.It looks like it says FDS 260 on the knee brace. I had never noticed it stamped there before!
Is the boat in the ad floating in the air? :lol: