Alumacraft F-142?????

[sgruebs870]

Just inherited a beautiful older Alumacraft 14' boat Model F-142. There's no spec. plate that I can find, so I'm assuming it's pretty vintage. Is there anyone out there with any info about this boat?

 

[Vintage Aluminum]

Re: Alumacraft F-142?????

Well...the Model F was around pretty early in AlumaCraft's history. I have what I believe to be a '49 fold-out catalog that has the F featured nicely. AlumaCraft started their numbering at 100 or 101...that would make this definitely a pre-1950 boat. Perhaps '47-48? They made a lot of them so yours is the 41st or 42nd example. A nice bit of history and a reminder that things can be made that last 60 years and still be used and enjoyed. Nice boats....

VA

 

[sgruebs870]

Re: Alumacraft F-142?????

Thanks for the response. I'm really curious about the weight capacity and HP rating? I was hoping to put this boat to good use. I've searched the web and haven't found much.

 

[hirdlej]

Re: Alumacraft F-142?????

Call their customer service line. The lady I talked to about F9's the other day was extremly helpful and had all the specs on file that I needed

 

[sgruebs870]

Re: Alumacraft F-142?????

I've tried calling their customer service line 23 times...no lie and left several voice messages concerning my boat. I sit on hold for roughly five minutes until the answering service picks up every time. I leave all the info concerning my boat and all my contact info as well. I have yet to receive a call back. I've also sent five emails with all of my info and have not received a single return email. I don't know what more to do. I really don't want to put this boat in the water without knowledge of it's capacities and capabilities.

 

[Vintage Aluminum]

Re: Alumacraft F-142?????

16 hp is a limit I see in a very early A/C catalog for the F. Maybe 600 lbs. They upped the capacities in '56 or so when they widened the boat in the mid-section and did some tweaking to the stiffeners in the hull (maybe '58 for those). Usually AlumaCraft is quick on their response to myself and others.

VA