Best brands of used aluminum fishing boats - Boating Forum
1. Mar 28, 2015. #1. I would like to know what the forum members think are the best brands of used aluminum fishing boats. I am looking for a 16-7 foot boat with 25-90 hp outboard on it. Brands I have been interested in are Lund (just missed the only one I could probably ever be able to afford), Princecraft, Smokercraft, Starcraft, Misty River ...
14 foot aluminum boat reviews - iboats Boating Forums
Jan 7, 2016 · This time I upgraded for a bit more room to a Lowe 1467 WT. This 14 footer has side seats rather than bench and floor boards which make it a bit nicer although heavier. The boat comes in without equipment at 350# but it has a lot of free board and rides nice. Just a tip however if you get a heavier boat I like I did.
Aluminum Boat Restoration-101 A Project from A to Z.
Jan 31, 2008 · Re: Aluminum Boat Restoration 1. Re: Aluminum Boat Restoration 1. Installment #2. Transom in and floor boards fitted. Boards are coated both sides with epoxy. Boat is flipped and the sanding begins and never seems to end. There were a few rivets that were suspect. I tightened them with a hammer (both sides) and then touched them with some Gluv ...
Spectrum boats? | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Aug 10, 2005. #1. my neighbor has a 1996 Spectrum boat with a 120 force on it and i was wondering if anybody knew any info about these boats. I see that they were discontinued as of 1996 and they seem to be similar to lund boats which are mainly used for fishing. Im asking because i have never heard of these boats before and was just curious ...
Advice on replacing transom wood in aluminum fishing boat
Jul 18, 2013. #9. Re: Advice on replacing transom wood in aluminum fishing boat. If you need 1/2" and 1" plywood, use a sheet of 1/2" plywood and laminate 2 pieces together to get the 1" thickness. Buy "5-ply" 1/2" plywood as it's built much better, it's stiffer and more rigid than cheap 3 ply 1/2" plywood.
History of Aluminum boats? - iboats Boating Forums
Sep 20, 2007 · Most of the aluminum boats originated right after the war. 50s boats are in no way rare. Some, weren't really good designs. The late 50s larson we had, wasn't well designed. it had the seats that went across the bottom, and the top piece is separate. Same goes for my 71 cherokee. They will wear out after 50 years.
Any cool tricks or things they have done to aluminum fishing …
Dec 25, 2010 · There does seem to be a whole other world out there with tinny boats. I only realized this when i took a good look at the boat that those three lost-at-sea teens were in, then started looking up the make and type of aluminum boat. Yeah, it was small, but it was a better aluminum boat for its size than many I've ever seen here in the states.
Klamath 12' aluminum boat customization - fishing | Boating …
Oct 30, 2008 · Re: Klamath 12' aluminum boat restoration Re: Klamath 12' aluminum boat restoration Here is the use case ont he boat... 40% Just me 30% two kids and myself 20% two kids, my wife and myself 10% two buddies and myself The last time my buddies and I went out, we had 600# of guys and #150 of equipment. That was interesting. Maybe 3" of freeboard.
Speed of 14' Aluminum boat with various outboards
Jul 19, 2009 · Re: Speed of 14' Aluminum boat with various outboards I have a lund s-14, a semi-v hull, but also deeper than most 14 foot tinny's. It's a heavy boat for an aluminum fishing boat. With a weight of 800-900 lbs total (boat, motor, battery, trolling motor, gear, and myself and a friend) and a '58 18hp johnson, we got about 17mph at wot.
14ft vs 16ft Aluminum Boats - iboats Boating Forums
Apr 20, 2010 · Performance means different things to different people, besides. A typical 14-foot aluminum boat will plane just fine with lower horsepower than a typical 16-foot boat. For some, the lower cost and lower fuel consumptions means that, for them, the 14-foot boat performs better. A typical 16 foot boat has more capacity, and that means better ...