Where to locate flat bottom boat specs?

[j_n_waco]

Hi,

I just purchased a 1980, riveted Alumacraft. The title says it is an Alumacraft. It has been painted, and I barely found the hull ID number (ACBW0014M80J).

Does the hull ID tell you anything? I'm looking for weight and motor capacity.

It came with a 65 hp motor. I have not put the boat in the water yet, but plan on floating it tomorrow to check draft. It should draft pretty shallow.

It is 18' long. It has a 75" beam and is 58" at the nose (flat bottom - flat nose). The sides are about 22" measured on the outside of the boat and the transom is about 25" (raised transom with a "splash rail"?)...

It currently has carpeted plywood flooring which I intend to replace with aluminum. This boat will be for bowfishing and just cruising the river or lake. For bowfishing, I had planned on having a generator to power some lighting, so I want to make sure I do not overload the boat at all. I'd like to stay on the lighter side of things given the weight of the new flooring and all.

Thanks,
Justin

 

[River - Runner]

Re: Where to locate flat bottom boat specs?

With the boat ID# tag Alumacraft can tell or even give you information about your boat. You can call Alumacraft at 507-931-1050 or email from their web site.

They're very helpful and seem to have it all. I asked questions and they even sent me a free build blue print for the boat floor of a Lunker 16 SS I had, as I was mounting sonar transducers under the floor.

 

[j_n_waco]

Re: Where to locate flat bottom boat specs?

Thank River Runner!