I have almost finished my 1956 AlumaCraft FD. The Capacity plate size is the question. There are two plates on the transom for this model, one is the Capacity plate and the other is a manufacturer model number plate. Can some one tell me the dimension of these plates? I have someone to make the...
So, I have received the answer to the date of manufacturing today. Thank you AlumaCraft. What I was thinking was a 1959, which the DMV lists as a 1960 is actually a 1956. Good to know.
Now how do I get a manufactures capacity plate replacement?
Changed the water pump impeller (works great), finished the trailer restoration, completed the transom rebuild...ready to take the new generation of grandkids for a ride.
Finished the restoration and ready to go...thank y'all for all the encouragement and information. This 1959 Alumacraft FD is ready to carry a new generation of grandkids.
I was looking into using non "acetoxy"marine rated silicone between the wood and aluminum. You said you used marine grade plywood, despite not being readily available everything I have read says that it is not a good product due to the quality of materials and it is hard to work with...splinters...
