I have a 16 ft Alumacraft Classic with a 2013 Yamaha F70. It runs great and gets good gas mileage. However, I am having trouble pulling my son on a slalom ski...at least deepwater start. I am running a 14 inch prop....down from the stock 15 inch for my boat to increase the pulling power. My...
We are looking to buy a used wakeboard off craigs list. We are newbies....and 190-200 lb senior :joyous:adults. What should we look for? Length? Fins? What kind of bindings are easy to get into and out of and not to expensive. Looking for advice from the expert wakeboards out there. We are not...
I have a new Alumacraft Classic 16 ft with a 70 Yamaha. I have a boarding ladder on the starboard side. I also have a ski tow bridle with a float attachment that clips onto the port and starboard tow/strapdown brackets. However, the tow bridle is attached on the inside of the top boarding...
I have a Terrova trolling motor on order along with a Humminbird DI sonar unit. The marine tech is telling me that the Terrova built in transducer is INCOMPATIBLE with a DI or SI sonar unit. However, the dealer says that Humminbird and MinnKota say it is compatible. Anyone with experience out...
Hi....I am considering buying a Merc 3.5 HP to use as a kicker on my Alumacraft Classic 16.5. Will it have enough power to push it 5 mph or more as an emergency backup? Will it work well as a trolling motor? Is it hard to pull start or does it have some decompression technology? I had a Honda 2...
HI all. I just got back from the MN boat show and talked to Yamaha reps about the new 70. They said there have been some complaints about lower unit "chatter" at idle speed that have prompted some complaints. They assured me that its not a functional problem but that some folks found the...
HI....I have Garelick boarding platform that is HDPE material (plastic of some sort). Its white. I want to paint it the color of my boat....and not have the paint peel off immediately. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks.
HI....I am buying a new 2013 Alumacraft Classic with a 20 gallon built in gas tank. I live in "iceland" (MN) and store the boat for about 5 months....and I use it maybe 2-3 times a month the other 7. I also fish in lakes that don't require much travel time (or gas to get where I fish). On top...
Hi...I am buying a new Alumacraft Classic 165 CS. I have the option of all carpet or all vinyl or a combination. I plan to use the boat for both fishing and cruising/family watersports. The dealer says that vinyl is easier to clean but hot in the sun. He recommends vinyl in the cockpit only and...
What are the performance differences? I know the 75 weighs more (125lbs) and has a bigger block and cc displacement. The 90 uses the same block. But what are the PERFORMANCE differences? I am purchasing an Alumacraft 165 CS and am favoring the new 70 for its light weight, advertised hole shot...
I have experience skiiing and kneeboarding, but no experience with wakeboarding. For kneeboarding boat speeds and strong hole shot are lower than for skiing and speeds can range from 15 to 20 for kneeboarding and skiing 20-30. Also deep water slalom starts take the most hole shot of all, and my...
I am considering ordering an Alumacraft Classic 165 CS with a new Yamaha 70 HP. I would expect to have 3 adults in the boat while towing. Will I be able to get an adult skier up easily? A kneeboarder?
A Yamaha performance test with an Alumacraft and a 70 indicated 6.5 seconds to go from 0-20...
