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    Size Matters...Original Capacity Plate

    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...
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    Rebuilding the trailer

    I have taken on the project of rebuilding the boat trailer, something I have never done. The trailer was sound and I brought the boat home on it but the bearings were a little loose and there was water inside the cap. There is a lot of rust on the frame, the lights need replacing, the winch and...
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    2 cycle stored for 20 years

    I knew this motor would be in storage for a long time so I poured motor oil into the spark plug holes and cycled the engine it a time or two...not sure that was smart but now I want to get it running again. I pulled the spark plugs and cycled the engine again and it turns over freely. Why should...
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    Alumacraft Year and Specifications

    I just picked up a 13' 9-3/8" Alumacraft. The transom brace is stamped with FD-xxxx I have written Alumacraft for information on this boat. The boat is in pretty good condition. I want to replace the transom wood and fill in all the holes drilled by previous owners. Not sure how to get the...
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