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    $500.00 budget, Free 60's Alumacraft, first project

    Your boat looks exactly like mine. I have my Grandfather's 1961 Alumacraft. Just pulled it into the garage and getting ready to make it a winter project for my son and me. Thanks for the pic of the boat on the water. Gives me a general idea of how the boat rides and the water level. Please...
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    Joplin Tornado and Grandpa's aluminum boat

    That's ok. My boss's boss's boss showed up this morning and I couldn't get away. I'll try again same time tomorrow 2 Jun. I don't have a number, so I'll just have to link up with you on the boardwalk. I'll keep a little sign with me with my screen name on it. Hopefully no issues in the...
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    Joplin Tornado and Grandpa's aluminum boat

    SVOMike86, If everything goes right, I should be in front of TGI Fridays on the boardwalk between 1030 and 1100 hrs. Hope to see you there. Don't forget my screen name. Drillagent
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    Joplin Tornado and Grandpa's aluminum boat

    Thanks for all the kind words folks. As an update, mom and dad's house may get torn down. Still waiting on the insurance on that one. Their Class A RV also took some pretty good damage. Tree branch went strait through the windshield to the back bedroom. My house isn't too bad. Insurance...
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    Joplin Tornado and Grandpa's aluminum boat

    When I was a kid, my grandfather used to take me fishing in his 14' alumacraft boat. Legend has it that once grandpa got on the water, little David (me) was the only one who could make grandpa go back in early. During my first tour in Iraq my grandfather, who fought in WWII, fell ill with...
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    New here with 1961 14’ Alumacraft V Mod

    Thanks for the info guys. After doing some research here, I figured it was best to put the casting deck and stern deck no higher than seat level. And I'm thinking of putting the floor as low as I can and filling underneath it with 4# 2 part poly foam. That way I can use 1/2" plywood for the...
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    New Member Introductions!

    After lurking for a couple days I guess I better introduce myself. I'm active duty military and I'm currently deployed. I have my Grandfather's 1961 14' Alumacraft Semi V that I want to turn into a winter project for my son and I. I've already learned a great deal, and I can't wait to learn...
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    New here with 1961 14’ Alumacraft V Mod

    I originally posted this under Boat House, but I figured I’d better move it here. I’m new to the forum so I thought I’d introduce myself and my boat, and also ask a few questions. I’ve inherited my Grandfather’s 1961 14’ Alumacraft V Mod boat that he used to take me fishing in when I was a kid...
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    1961 14’ Alumacraft Mod V Intro/Questions

    I’m new to the forum so I thought I’d introduce myself and my boat, and also ask a few questions. I’ve inherited my Grandfather’s 1961 14’ Alumacraft Mod V boat that he used to take me fishing in when I was a kid. So, I’m emotionally attached to it and I want to make modifications that I think...
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