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My new 1960-61? AlumaCraft FD
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<blockquote data-quote="mbullen" data-source="post: 511144" data-attributes="member: 24594"><p>In general, you'll find Alumacraft very stable boats. Built like tanks. The stretch-form construction (part of the reason for avoiding the removal of the corners) along with the heavy gauge material make for a lifetime boat.</p><p></p><p>As for my current Alumacraft, it's a Deep C, so built a bit different than your FD. The Deep C is a 15 footer with a ton of freeboard.</p><p></p><p>In the case of the FD, it's rated for 4 people, but that's a bit misleading. The actual capacity is based on weight.</p><p>For 1959, the FD is weight capped at 725lbs. That includes motor, fuel, gear, and people. You'll have to do the math and the balancing. </p><p>*also, at 725, beware that your 4-stroke choice doesn't eat up the majority of your capacity. By the time you counter balance bow weight with everything you can throw up there, you'll have no more cap for friends. lol</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbullen, post: 511144, member: 24594"] In general, you'll find Alumacraft very stable boats. Built like tanks. The stretch-form construction (part of the reason for avoiding the removal of the corners) along with the heavy gauge material make for a lifetime boat. As for my current Alumacraft, it's a Deep C, so built a bit different than your FD. The Deep C is a 15 footer with a ton of freeboard. In the case of the FD, it's rated for 4 people, but that's a bit misleading. The actual capacity is based on weight. For 1959, the FD is weight capped at 725lbs. That includes motor, fuel, gear, and people. You'll have to do the math and the balancing. *also, at 725, beware that your 4-stroke choice doesn't eat up the majority of your capacity. By the time you counter balance bow weight with everything you can throw up there, you'll have no more cap for friends. lol [/QUOTE]
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