Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

[sutor623]

Guy says '89 or so, but I am having a hard time figuring out. He isnt near the boat right now to get serial #.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Both look to be mid 80's-ish to me.

 

[sutor623]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Thanks bro. I'm picking up this package tomorrow for $2000. Not bad at? He says motor has 130psi across the board. Guess well see tomorrow!!

 

[boobie]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

For bt, mtr and trailer it sounds like a good price.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Not bad. I've heard good things about 80's era OMC motors and aluminum boats never really wear out. Good luck!

 

[sutor623]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Thanks fellas. Boat inside is super clean. I am restoring my 86 Starcraft right now. Plan is to use the new rig while I finish the restore, then I am goin to take the evinrude 70 hp, put it on the Starcraft, and turn the alumacraft into an electric only boat. I won't county chicks quite yet though! What do you guys suppose that boat hits WOT on glass?

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

The boat rigged as it is with the 70 hp and a light load can probably get close to 40 mph, maybe more. Of course, that will "feel" more like 60 mph when you're out on the water and it probably hops up on plane in no time. That's lots of old school, 2-stroke torque on a relatively light boat.....sounds fun Here are some links to vids of similar set ups.

1986 Johnson 70hp Outboard WOT Monster Cheap Fun - YouTube

Evinrude 70hp monster - YouTube ( he gets 35 mph)

Boat ride in 14 ft Fibretron - 70HP Evinrude VRO - YouTube

 

[tazrig]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Hold on tight and don't forget your neck brace!

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

I'd take a compression gauge and confirm the readings.

 

[sutor623]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

So guys went to look at the boat.motor had 132 135 135 psi. Battery did not seem to be charging. Ran great though. Boat had cracks in the side gunnels on both sides about 2' from the transom. Wood was rotting. Motor had been run in salt water and tires wouldn't have made it home. He told motor was freshwater and tires were good over the phone. Basically I did not acquire

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Good call! Gotta know when to walk away. Not to worry, there are plenty more where that came from and hunting for them is half the fun.

 

[sutor623]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Good call! Gotta know when to walk away. Not to worry, there are plenty more where that came from and hunting for them is half the fun.

Thanks, and absolutely! I drove 3 hours one way, but I had a few lined up. So I looked at three separate motors (Im after a motor, boats are bonuses) and I decided no on all of them. Was in the Norfolk area. Even went to a marina to check out some motors, and boy were they overpriced. It's not like it is saving me that much time and money to buy an already serviced motor. The way I see it, unless I have a shop record with the motor, when it comes home with me it gets plugs, carb kits, and water pump. It's funny how when you get to a house and see what is being offered for sale, and you think "wow I don't think I even want to make an offer on this."

 

[sutor623]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Good call! Gotta know when to walk away. Not to worry, there are plenty more where that came from and hunting for them is half the fun.

Thanks, and absolutely! I drove 3 hours one way, but I had a few lined up. So I looked at three separate motors (Im after a motor, boats are bonuses) and I decided no on all of them. Was in the Norfolk area. Even went to a marina to check out some motors, and boy were they overpriced. It's not like it is saving me that much time and money to buy an already serviced motor. The way I see it, unless I have a shop record with the motor, when it comes home with me it gets plugs, carb kits, and water pump. It's funny how when you get to a house and see what is being offered for sale, and you think "wow I don't think I even want to make an offer on this."

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

Yeah, used motors from small dealers aren't the greatest deals considering you can do usually everything they do to fix them up. Something will pop up. Of course, it will be 2 days after you buy a new rig, but that's why you have to promise yourself not to look at CL for at least a week after you get your new toy

 

[sutor623]

Re: Anybody know what year Evinrude and Alumacraft this is?

I hear that. Had another just today. '81 Johnson 75hp 138 135 138 psi. Wowsas!! But cosmetically looked horrible and lower unit was half empty with a nice mix of oil and water. Ian have gotten it except there was a crappy boat included in the sale. Didn't feel like foolin with it.