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If going with a new four stroke, remember weight ! An older two stroke that has been freshened up will be just as reliable, faster...
Mar 22, 2024
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My new 1960-61? AlumaCraft FD
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Where in Florida are you? Would be cool to get some of these together some day.
Mar 22, 2024
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Really great and rare find there you have! I have only seen one other at least here in Florida. My brother also has a 1955 model FD...
Mar 22, 2024
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How many of you enjoy a decent stereo in a boat?
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We installed 4 6x9s and 4 6.5s with a 3,000 watt amp on my buddy's scout and let's say it made for some great times on the sand bar. It...
Feb 25, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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Got half the boat scotch-brited. Turns out it takes a lot of scrubbing and scotch-brite to get 3 decades of corrosion off an aluminum boat.
Feb 25, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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I've thought about it. I'm stuck between a nice old 35hp or a new 25hp 4 stroke. Just for reliability and fuel economy.
Feb 25, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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Got these in the mail today. Does anyone happen to know where that oval sticker was placed originally?
Feb 23, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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I posted a few days ago and some seemed interested. So I figured I'd start a thread of my restoration. I'm hoping to have it on the...
Feb 16, 2024
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How many of you have used a spool gun for aluminum?
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As someone who has done both. You will also need a gas tank for welding aluminum spool or tig. That said I would 100% reccomend going...
Feb 16, 2024
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My new 1960-61? AlumaCraft FD
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Thanks for the heads up. Someone has replaced the wood at some point. Probably back in the 90s. They used long stainless hardware. But...
Feb 16, 2024
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Part Wanted
Looking for an AlumaCraft FD Bow Hook
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Boat & Parts Classifieds Forum - Buy, Sell, Trade
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Here is the hook I am looking for. I'm sure they used it on a lot of other stuff.
Feb 15, 2024
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My new 1960-61? AlumaCraft FD
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Thank you. After finding the Serial number and getting with Alumacraft is a 1959 FD. I am going to keep it all original minus the...
Feb 15, 2024
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Very cool. Like unwrapping a present! I think you will notice a slight difference in fuel usage compared to your previous boat.
Feb 10, 2024
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My new 1960-61? AlumaCraft FD
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I definitely plan too. My goal as of now is a 50-60s red white paint scheme, same with the interior. But mechanically I'm going with...
Feb 9, 2024
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Very cool old boat !! Remember them from my youth working at a small marina. If you decide ro bring her back to like new condition, be...
Feb 9, 2024
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