1036 alumacraft

[boater1234]

I have been looking at a new small boat for winter fishing in my area because the tides are very low to land sometimes so i need a nice light boat.I was looking at the 1036 alumacraft compared to the 1236 and it looks almost the same except for the 2feet of course.

It's built identical as far as transom which is extremely strong for a small boat.I saw a guy in my lake with a 1036 and he has a 8hp on the back of it when it's only rated for a 3.How can a 1236 be rated for a 15hp and a 1036 be rated for only a 3hp,it makes no sense to me.That seems to be a very wide margin.He also said his 8hp weighs in at 81lbs which is less then the 9.9hp 2stroke yamaha i want to use.He has had it on there for many years with no problems.

I went to a alumacraft dealer and asked what he thought of it and he said you could put a 9.9 on it and it will hold it with no problem it's just it will be so fast you can't control it.That is why it's rated for such a small engine.

I also found a dealer selling a used one with a 6hp merc on it which is still to big according to the specs.I am wondering if that boat is stronger then advertised.oh well any opinions on this.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

Longer is better. That was easy I would go with the largest my wallet can stand.

 

[lncoop]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

Unless memory fails me (which is possible since I just turned forty) you just bought a 14' Alumacraft last year. If so, I don't see the wisdom in adding a ten or twelve footer to the fleet, especially if you want to use your ten horse. Doesn't seem like the weight difference between the boats would be a game changer.

 

[boater1234]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

The 15 isn't strong enough to push the 14ft alumacraft.Plus i want a nice very light boat to move around on the flats when there is hardly any water.The boat weighs in at just 105lbs so it would be a heck of alot lighter to tow around then a wide 14ft jon boat of like 300lbs.I may just go with the 12ft alumacraft as it is rated for a 15hp.Oh incoop i guess you didn't see i got the 9.9hp yamaha converted to the full 15hp with a simple reed valve change.What a difference between the 9.9 and 15hp as far as power and good top end but this 14ft really needs at least a 20hp or even a 25hp 2stroke outboard on it.

When i put me,the wife, child and all the gear i mean loaded to the max the 15 just barely has enough to get it on plane.So my plans are to buy a very small 10-12ft jon boat and put the 15 on that and use it as a strictly winter boat and a boat just for me to take out so there is less weight in the boat.As far as the 14ft i have to save some money and buy like i said at least a 20hp 4stroke or look for a nice used 25hp 2stroke which i think that would be the right engine.

I went to a boat show today and was just looking around and saw a 25hp 2stroke etec and man it is as big as a 50hp 2stroke yamaha.It just looks so massive but they say it only weighs in at 146lbs,hard to belive after seeing it.I think a nice used 25hp 2stroke is the way to go with that boat because it will have enough power to move 3 or even 4 people if needed to at a great speed.

 

[boater1234]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

No more help on this i guess.

 

[lncoop]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

Not sure I understand what kind of help you're looking for.

 

[JimS123]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

I think bigger is better too. I downsized once and found the little one was just too cramped and too tippy. I ended up moving back up again.

I couldn't even imagine a 1236, much less a 1036. If the water is that shallow, why not go with a jet drive. Don't they still make them?

I'm forgetfull as well. I thought you had a 25 2-stroke, then you got a 20 4-stroke. Why don't you put one of those on if the 9.9 is too small?

 

[boater1234]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

I sold the 20hp 4stroke.I should of kept it but i had no choice to do so.So i figured that the 15hp 2stroke would do the trick because it's over 35lbs lighter.Well that was a bad idea.

I want two boats.It's almost a must have for the type of fishing i do.I was going to get the 25hp 2stroke yamaha but the price kept climbing and climbing to a unreasonable number.Plus i wanted a manual start not electric start.I found a couple of the 25's left but they are in sane for price(over $4k no b.s)I can get a decked out 40hp for that much.They know the rich people will pay for them so they jacked the prices through the roof.

I want to find a nice used one here in the future and just do it as a project,in other words sand repaint and all what it needs.I don't have the money right now to go buy what i want so i must be patient.I went to a boat show here in tampa fl and i saw a 25hp 2stroke etec and it just looked so massive.It looked as big as a 40 or 50hp 2stroke yamaha.I just think that would be to much weight for a wide 14ft boat.I'm going to save my pennies and next yr i will find a 25hp 2stroke outboard.

Now i have had a 1236 and never had a lick of problems with it.It was actually very stable to me.Maybe i will just do that instead of the 1036 as it's rated for a 15hp.I just like the 1036 as a small one person boat.I have seen a ton of them on the water and as most know the 1036 is rated for a 3hp.I can't figure out why.A 12ft tracker is rated for a 15hp and it is the thinnest metal on the market at 0.43 guage.I don't know where the coast guard comes up with these specs.The 1036 is about 5times the boat as far as strength and stability and rated for only 3hp.Almost every 1036 i see on the water has at least a 6hp 2stroke or better.Even the dealers sell them with bigger outboards then there rated for.

Like i said i will just go with the 1236/either the lowe or the alumacraft.Also jim you must remember i am not going any further then the shorline so it won't be very rough but mostly smooth water.Tipping won't be a problem for any jon boat.Thanks for the info guys.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

The wider your tinny is the shallower it will draft, go with a 1460 or 1472... plus you'll have a lot more room.

A 1036 is an invitation for a winter swim.

 

[boater1234]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

No i understand what you all are saying.I have owned 12 -14ft jon boats all my life and never had a problem with stability[knock on wood].I think i am going with the 1236 lowe or now i was taking a gander at the 1236 g3's,there is plenty of room for me to put my stuff.The lowe and g3 seems to be built better then the alumacraft as far as the 1236 goes.Here in fl the tides go extremely negative in the winter and i want a really light boat.A 1236 will be alot easier to pull through an inch or 2 of water then a big 1448 or even my 1442.The 2 boats weigh in at a light 130 to 140lbs.I don't need much for winter fishing,some jigs,topwaters,a cooler and some live shrimp depending on how cold it will be.


Well thanks for the info fellows.But i have made up my mind on the 1236.

 

[lncoop]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

Well thanks for the info fellows.But i have made up my mind on the 1236.

Glad we could help.

 

[JimS123]

Re: 1036 alumacraft

I guess you didn't like the jet OB suggestion.

I guess the bottom line is what's the difference in draft between a 10, 12 or 14? I don't know much about jackboats, but if you put the same weight in a wider boat wouldn't it require less water?

I went from a 13' semi V to a 14 deep V and I still go into the same flats. Two clicks up on the shallow water drive position and I can go thru 18" of water with ease.