Hey everyone, I've been lurking around here for awhile and learning a ton. I sold my Meyer's V bottom, kept the trailer and bought a new 1442 Alumacraft without the center seat. The trailer has seen a complete overhaul (all new nuts and bolts, bunks, brackets, wheels, tires, bearings, spare mount, winch, bow bunk and ladder stabilizer guide-ons almost completed.) So far on the boat I have installed front and rear pedestal mounts and a removable floor. This weekend I plan to mount the cleats, trolling motor bow mount, new winch strap and finish bolting together the guide-ons. Below are some pictures of what I have done so far:
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RiverBottomOutdoors
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Looks shorter than my 1448. Hard to beat an Alumacraft, you're going to love it.
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any info on how you did the removable floor? Its the first step in my project.
elcapitanmas said:
I took construction paper and taped it together to make a template. Make sure you account for the ribs and all of the contours of the side of the boat so the floor fit flush. I had a piece of 1/4" plywood cut to fit the section. I laid the template on each side of the plywood and followed it with a router. I covered it in carpet and I was done. My ribs are spaced about 12" apart so it is super sturdy, you may need bracing if your ribs are spaced further apart. It lifts out very easily for cleaning and maintenance. I also did the same for the battery compartment behind the rear bench.
**My boat has a slight lip that overhangs on the benches, make sure to account for this otherwise the floor won't drop in.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
TimRich
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Very nice! Good work so far.
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can someone sit up front good and stable on the deck , with the gas motor underway? thanks.
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Dbarba11 said:
+1
made me curious about the 5mph rating.....don't think it has anything to do with torque....it has to do with being elevated and safety....sudden boat stops or hitting a wave wrong, at that height, you're going for a swim. I know guys that mount their pedastals as their only boat seats at floor level and run them with motor no problem.
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KevinWI said:
It's a combo platter the torque plus the elevation makes for a bad day while running at any significant speed (plus the other issues you mentioned sudden stop etc.). If mounted floor level you are correct there should be no problems.
It all boils down to safety
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My decking and flooring are completely removable in my boat. The biggest sits on the boat with its weight and two other big peices are locked in with bolts and nuts.
Just my 2 cents, but you could fit/measure out your walls and attach them to the benches of your boat with a latching or locking feature. Maybe some L brackets attatched to the benches, you then have a removeable bolt(s) for the walls that could be removed. You would have to actually drill into your benches, not sure if you wanted to do that. Just an idea. BTW I don't own the same boat, just thinking how I might do it.
Just my 2 cents, but you could fit/measure out your walls and attach them to the benches of your boat with a latching or locking feature. Maybe some L brackets attatched to the benches, you then have a removeable bolt(s) for the walls that could be removed. You would have to actually drill into your benches, not sure if you wanted to do that. Just an idea. BTW I don't own the same boat, just thinking how I might do it.
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thanks guys , i always wondered about that, the ncs looks good so far man.
I was pretty close to doing the hinge, locking bracket sidewall thing...but what a PITA to make it work. It may take a few screws to remove, but my sidewall removes so I can take out the floor when needed in back. Front floor comes out no problem.
what kinda weight does a package like this have? the alumacraft website says the 1442 NCS is like 230 lbs....whats the trailer run? trying to see if i could get away towing with a mitsubishi lancer....no far distances....the river is 2 miles from my house
Mattyf19 said:
Not sure what my trailer weighs but it's not heavy by any means. The boat is somewhat heavy but can still be lifted off the trailer by two people. You would have to check the towing capacity of your vehicle. I don't see towing it down the road being a problem at all, I would be most concerned with the ramp condition.
