Any cool tricks or things they have done to aluminum fishing …
2010年12月25日 · 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.
History of Aluminum boats? - iboats Boating Forums
2007年9月20日 · Re: History of Aluminum boats? I think real production of Aluminum boats began after WW2.Some early boats were not anodized so were not too successful.I think production really picked up in the late 40s or early 50s. Crestliner began as Larson around the early 50s.Their early boats had hardwood gunwales seats and transom buildup.
Best brands of used aluminum fishing boats - Boating Forum
2015年3月29日 · 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 and Sea Nymph.
Speed of 14' Aluminum boat with various outboards
2009年7月19日 · 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.
Replace ribs in aluminum fishing boat. - iboats Boating Forums
2012年7月26日 · Re: Replace ribs in aluminum fishing boat. +1, but if you do find the need to replace, you will probably have to make a trip to your local fabricator and have them made...every boat is different so not really a universal rib for sale
Spectrum boats? | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
2005年8月10日 · These boats were very nice, with a steep bow entry similar to Alumacraft/Lund in design and quality of the mid 80's. Brunswick cheapened up the line a bit and started selling them with the Force motors on them about 1990. <br /><br />Shortly there after, they changed the design, similar to Fisher (also owned by Brunswick at the time) - all ...
12-14' Aluminum boat with 10 HP. Speed? - iboats Boating Forums
2015年4月7日 · My 14 foot Western Aluminum was able to attain a speed of about 16 mph with a 9.8 Mercury model 110 on it, with my wife, a buddy and myself in it, we had an ice chest with food and beverage and our fishing gear.
14 foot aluminum boat reviews - iboats Boating Forums
2016年1月7日 · I'm looking at purchasing a 14 foot aluminum fishing boat this year and I am just curious about what the recommended brand to go with would be. It will be used almost exclusively for fishing on a small inland lake on flat water. Usually will be holding one or two people while on the water. I am planning on putting a 9.9hp motor on the back.
Aluminum Jet Boats - why not? - iboats Boating Forums
2002年8月1日 · Most aluminum jet boats have a realtively shallow angle and are best suited for river running. If you're going to be using the boat on a big lake or in the ocaen, look for a deep v hull. Duckworth makes an offshore model that fits the bill and Weldcraft is supposed to be coming out with an 18 degree model this year.
Starcraft aluminum boats with no rivets - iboats Boating Forums
2010年9月15日 · Re: Starcraft aluminum boats with no rivets I've poured it (5 different foundries), machined it, welded it and studied it in college mettallurgy classes. I'll take a riveted tin can any day. It's not a question if the weld will fail, but when. Aluminum welds only have so many flexes until the fail. Some manufacturers are better than others true.