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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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That's fair. That is what I wanted to do initially. And I may still do it as I just don't like the look. I was just working with what...
Apr 5, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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Got the steering mech installed. A little upset I chose to put the bracket on the front side of the console but it's okay. Made a...
Apr 4, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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I would absolutely love to go with some coosa board. Still might if I can't find any white oak locally.
Apr 4, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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I think for the cost, strength and look I'm going to go with white oak. I've heard great things and don't want to laminate anything.
Apr 4, 2024
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White Oak would be my choice for the transom wood top coated with 3 coats of spar varnish.
Apr 4, 2024
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Got my Steering mechanism in the mail. I was amazed the only thing needed to adapt the factory wheel was simply sand down the woodruff...
Apr 2, 2024
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Looking for an AlumaCraft FD Bow Hook
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Haha. Right. Yes, just cause it's the original one to the boat.
Mar 29, 2024
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Looking for an AlumaCraft FD Bow Hook
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there are a few of them on Facebook I don't know what one is him.
Mar 29, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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That's so cool. I'm excited to run it for many many years to come.
Mar 25, 2024
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Last year, I sold a 0-hour Johnson that had been found in a wet box in a storage room behind a closed boat dealership by guys cleaning...
Mar 25, 2024
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So I ended up getting a 2001 Johnson 30hp. I paid a premium of 1600$ for it with the controls, however it's in mint condition and the...
Mar 22, 2024
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The only reason I'm going with red scotch Brite pads is because I'm going to he painting the boat. Not restoring the aluminum. Otherwise...
Mar 22, 2024
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Scotch Brite is pretty rough on the aluminum. SOS pads and water is super fast and leaves a better finish on them. I have done three...
Mar 22, 2024
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Looks good. Kind of makes me feel bad about how grungy my hull looks. Then again, a lot of boats pictured on these forums make my boat...
Mar 22, 2024
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My new 1960-61? AlumaCraft FD
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Well you will be happy to hear I just purchased (1 hour ago) the cleanest (probably) Johnson 2 stroke on Facebook. It's a 2001 30hp. I...
Mar 22, 2024
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