It is as follows.For those who follow this blog, or more for those who don’t, my wife’s job has been cut due to budgets being cut back at all level of her work. Larry is a former railroader. $139.99 It can be mixed stronger as needed.You must first remove all the dirt at the bottom to prevent streaking. Archive for the 'Vintage Alumacraft boat' Category 01. Sep. 10.

We want to get your used fishing boats and leisure boats from you before it gets too late in the season. I’d sell the house first. Nice lines and she looks to be a great project boat! This is a splash-well that allows any water that comes over the transom to drain out rather than sit in the bilge.Her capacity plate is still affixed to her transom.There is no denying her heritage. Clearly this guy was frustrated…really just plain ticked.Okay…I knew this was a tad high, but the guy seemed nice enough, and I had fallen in love with a TN-27 at Pokagon State Park Lodge. Lloyd checked in and assured me it should come right out.

If your answer is financing, we can help! See the little aluminum nodule at the end of the scrape? He laughed and said My wife and I talked it over, and I called to accept the vessel with great excitement. We’ll correct these issues in the next step as we prepare to use compounding polish to begin the buffing process.In the meantime, I’ve been spending more time practicing my trombone in the evening, and more time in the workshop working on all things boat related.

... For both the Feather Craft and the Alumacraft, 3M Heavy Duty Buffing Compound was used. Stay tuned for updates in the future. You’ll be surprised at the number of dents and dings that you’ll find now that she is clean. Catalog Archive. Sanding with a pad sander, then an orbital sander, then by hand. One thing I really like is the way you can hide the fish finder after a day of fishing. Finding aid encoded by Alex Kent. She is pictured hanging here on my 1959 Alumacraft FDR.The Helmsman's controls left to right: Stop, Slow, Start, Fast. In the meantime the flywheel was pulled and the ignition cleaned up and reworked. I had done some research about Alumacraft boats in the week and a half from the call to I had found that Alumacraft had indeed made a model called andOur new 1959 Alumacraft "FDR" at her new port of call in Toledo.

Back in the 1950’s I suspect they felt some pressure to enter the market for motorboaters who wanted to pull a waterskier, and cruise the lake while on the yearly family summer vacation. This is a must. To get rid of these you can wet sand the area with 600 grit wet/dry sand paper. She rides well and doesn’t leak…and attracts looks as she travels up and down the river.When we parted company last we were working to prepare our little vessel for a good buffing. I asked the price and was shocked the vendor only wanted 20 bucks for it. Yes we have swirls from the coarse wool bonnet, but those can be buffed with a fine bonnet or the Cyclo orbital buffer and micro-fiber cloth. I'm too lazy for that!Next, using the pad sander loaded with 600 grit wet dry sand paper, sand the same area again to finish getting rid of scratches and “warts”, as well as softening the effects of the previous sanding work.After re-sanding using 600 grit wet/dry sand paper and the pad sander, the aluminum is already showing a shine.Here is a comparison of the cleaned aluminum (right) and the sanded aluminum (left).After all this sanding, you may want to move to 1000 grit or even work your way toward 1500 or 2000 grit paper. I “cut” my formula 3 parts water to 1 part brightener. Also note at the bottom of the photo the dual Johnson Shipmaster Throttle to control the twin outboards.In honor of my lover of jazz, and my working on the railroad as a bridge tender, a name came to me while working on buffing her out.

In the meantime I called my buddy Larry to ask him to accompany me for the trip. Alumacraft is still in business, and is known for making modern and sleek boats…primarily for fishing.

1956-2005. The left side shows the dirt that existed over the entire bottom of the hull.

But we’ll see how it holds up in the water.The last issue with the motor is the recoil.

If it was just a fishing boat, GREAT!

Checks for any leaks and sealing of same will be a priority. 960 W. Levoy Drive, Suite 100 Taylorsville, UT 84123 1-800-869-1686 001-801-571-0071 (Outside the U.S.A) The sting is wrapped around the screw…and presto! English. It’s a great time to be a sports boat owner because you don’t have to sacrifice leisure and awesome sports features. Things you never noticed will now stand out.

While not any kind of expert, the work is time-consuming and slow-moving. Work stalled on the Aluma Craft “FDR” for a good part of the summer months. But the worst was yet to come when it was rolled over.Using a one gallon garden sprayer full of aluminum brightener, the hull was sprayed and brushed gently, then thoroughly washed with water from a garden hose.Let’s talk about the topic of aluminum brighteners.

Get rid of that old boat quick with SellUsYourBoat.com!If you’re looking to sell your used Alumacraft in major states like Michigan or Florida, we’ll buy it off you. Contact Your Dealer Get the Latest Catalog. A fellow there named Lloyd alerted me to the fact that the primer for the carb has a tendency to leak fuel due to worn out leather washers in the primer pump. Original Manufacturer / Promotional Brochure. My local fine wood dealer was kind enough to glue up some choice mahogany planks for me. IE; Fix and restore 1958 Johnson CD-15 5hp, 1957 Evinrude 35hp, 1950 Johnson QD-11 (Under Way), 1950 TD-20 (completed), 1948 Gambles Hiawatha 5hp, and a 195?

If not he would assist in finding another carburetor body for me.Now I really am thinking…what fresh hell is this motor!Finally one day a week or two later, while picking at the tube…with a little heat from a torch and some patience…headway came about….it moved and eventually was free from 50+ years of gum  and varnish.

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