Streamdream
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This classic Alumacraft Model K boat sat upside down at my parents cabin in Minnesota for many years. After my father passed away, I pulled the old trailer out of the weeds and loaded it up. I did the restoration during the summer of 2017 and it runs true and smooth with its 15 hp Evinrude. I think my father would have been proud. It catches fish too! =D>
Had to scrape the lichen and moss off the bottom which took several hours to accomplish using scotch pads and "Bartenders Friend". It creates a hell of a mess, so do it over the grass, not on your driveway. You can also use rubbing compound.
Painted the interior in a flat green. Added sand to the paint up to about 6" on the sides. Really helps with the slip problems on the aluminum.
I have the original anchor cleat from the front, but took it off to give the boat a cleaner look and so I can keep up with those 70+ mph bass boats.
You might notice that the oars are original too!
Had to scrape the lichen and moss off the bottom which took several hours to accomplish using scotch pads and "Bartenders Friend". It creates a hell of a mess, so do it over the grass, not on your driveway. You can also use rubbing compound.
Painted the interior in a flat green. Added sand to the paint up to about 6" on the sides. Really helps with the slip problems on the aluminum.
I have the original anchor cleat from the front, but took it off to give the boat a cleaner look and so I can keep up with those 70+ mph bass boats.
You might notice that the oars are original too!