I love my 14 foot Jon boat. It is light weight and easy to maintain. It is so old that it had a serial number from polar kraft and no HIN. It is perfect for fishing with my boys... Just one at a time as to not overload the boat. I appreciate your videos!
Love my tinny.Yes I'm Australian.Mines been fantastic.11 yrs old now. I bought mine because it was aluminium,light,strong, easy to tow,maintain,and fuss free. Hasn't disappointed in 11yrs ownership.Mines a Quintrex estuary angler 420 run about.Quintrex and Stacer are leading brands here in Australia.
I love my 14' Alweld, but I have to admit it gets super hot in the summer sun and is definitely loud when the water ripples lap against it. Other than that, it's a great boat for my purposes.
Funny you should mention "loud". Back in the late 1940s and early 50s. My dad, Pete Wright and his friend Joe Wilkany (Joe's Sporting Goods, in Tyler, TX) fished on Caddo Lake. The Arkansas Traveler Boat company from Arkansas was having a hard time selling their aluminum boats. Fishermen refused to buy the aluminum boats saying the boats made too much noise compared to wood boats everyone used. The aluminum boats would scare the fish. The company provided one of their new boats to my dad for him to "try out". Dad and Joe kept catching just as many bass and they had in the wood boats. That was the start of anglers switching from wood to aluminum boats in East Texas.
I had several boat's over the years , my head skipped time and I sold my 16' Duracraft .That was a terrible mistake . This was the best boat I had over the years. Lots of the time I was alone and it was easy for me to put in the water and take it out . If I could jump high enough I would kick my back side with both feet.
Unpainted aluminum does "rust" or better put "oxidize". But unlike steel it doesn't continue to oxidize below the surface of the oxidation. The white powdery layer is the oxidation. If you remove it and don't paint it, it will oxidize the newly exposed aluminum. Therefore if you sand away the oxidation you need to paint it with a good grade of marine or epoxy paint and then continue to touch up areas when they get exposed by scratches and dents etc.. One should consider sanding and painting if you have a bare aluminum boat as any scratches or dent that remove the oxidation will compromise the metal over time (and if you are in a salt water environment this is an absolute must to make the boat last).
Rivets leak, wields break and that's a gator. Riveted aluminum boats are supper easy to maintain and repair for under $50 you can buy a set up to tighten the rivets ( no sealant needed ) and a pack of the brazier rivets (used on aluminum boats from the factory) are only $10 for 100 on Amazon!
I have a 1963 lone star 14 ft aluminum boat, still floats great and cuts through the waves better than any other boat I have ever been in. I need to replace the ORIGINAL plywood transom, however, as it is getting weak, but after 60 years of abuse, it deserves it. I purchased a newer aluminum bass boat to use while my classic is getting fixed, I plan on restoring it to showroom quality.
I had a '68 and it now fishes with a friend. I now have a welded aluminum drift boat and it is a lifetime boat. I have seen them covered in bowling ball sized bottom dents and they are still working for a living. There is zero wood in my boat. Just tilt it up for drainage.
OK This a big subject maybe warrants a bit of study A riveted aluminum boat is a marvel of modern technology Ever wonder why there lots and lots of riveted aluminum aircraft??? I wonder do you know a weld in aluminum is Not as strong the aluminum itself I also wonder do you know some aluminum alloy will corrode and other alloys of aluminum almost impervious to corrosion by salt water My hat is off to you if you can fabricate a aluminum boat cheaply Just for your information it takes quite a bit of machinery to build a riveted aluminum boat Also the installation of solid rivets is quite labor intensive To form the boat would take a hydraulic press and forming dies The riveted Aluminum boat was a offshoot of WW2 After world war two aircraft manufacturers had the presses the aluminum sheeting and not a lot of work building aircraft Some older Riveted Aluminum boats are truly magnificent They were designed by true engineers and built by true craftsmen There even was a alloy of chrome aluminum that was a very tough light stiff material But alas This the year 2022 and there has been a lot of junk built Nevertheless :) A well engineered riveted aluminum boat built of the proper material is a Marvel compared to any other boatbuilding material Sadly we are not likely to see the quality of what was common in the post war years of the 50s 60s till the mid 70s
constructive video. Fiber or aluminum is the old unwinnable argument. When I think of fiberglass boats, I think of the completely faded washed up dilapidated unfix able fiberglass boasts that always see in peoples yards. In my area, the speed sport type boats seem to be mostly fiberglass and the fishermen seem to lean toward aluminum.
Here. in Finland. most small boats are fibergrlass. aluminium is expensive here. fiberglass is easy to repair if the hull is still stiff. just drill the hole a bit bigger to get to the intact fibers and then put on some epoxy and fiber mat plus paint. one can fix big holes easy. we also have loads of old wooden boats and a heavy boat is good on rough waters.
@@vihreelinja4743 what kind of boats really varies between regions. Here in the pacific northwest US and western Canada both Aluminum and fiberglass are popular. Sport fisherman generally favor aluminum and water sport people favor Fiberglass.
Several years ago I inherited my dad's 1964 14 ft. J C Pennys aluminum boat. I restored it to almost looking new. I use it all the time to go out fishing . The only problem I have is to make it stop leaking. any Ideas on this ? I tried different spray sealers ( flex, rust oleum , JB Weld ) I did install a bilge pump it helps get it out.
This is the way! Sometimes we also need to clean around the loose rivet and apply some new sealant - but re-seating any loose rivets is the main thing!
I bought a 9.9 tohatsu efi 8 months ago. Installed on a older 13’4” low side gheenoe. Very pleased with the tohatsu. Cranks on first pull every time. Great fuel mileage. Cant go wrong with the tohatsu
The HDPE plastic Boats I’m gonna build are going to be lighter and more impact resistant than your aluminum boats I guarantee it… Also much more affordable to build and to purchase. Between 55 and 70 pounds
I love my 14 foot Jon boat. It is light weight and easy to maintain. It is so old that it had a serial number from polar kraft and no HIN. It is perfect for fishing with my boys... Just one at a time as to not overload the boat.
I appreciate your videos!
Uh oh - I see a bigger boat in your future so you can have more than one fishing partner at a time!
Love my tinny.Yes I'm Australian.Mines been fantastic.11 yrs old now.
I bought mine because it was aluminium,light,strong, easy to tow,maintain,and fuss free.
Hasn't disappointed in 11yrs ownership.Mines a Quintrex estuary angler 420 run about.Quintrex and Stacer are leading brands here in Australia.
420 - is that a 4.2 meter?
@@WayneTheBoatGuy yes
I love my 14' Alweld, but I have to admit it gets super hot in the summer sun and is definitely loud when the water ripples lap against it. Other than that, it's a great boat for my purposes.
25 years ago I inherited my dads 50 years old alumninum boat. My sons taking over it soon
Funny you should mention "loud". Back in the late 1940s and early 50s. My dad, Pete Wright and his friend Joe Wilkany (Joe's Sporting Goods, in Tyler, TX) fished on Caddo Lake. The Arkansas Traveler Boat company from Arkansas was having a hard time selling their aluminum boats. Fishermen refused to buy the aluminum boats saying the boats made too much noise compared to wood boats everyone used. The aluminum boats would scare the fish. The company provided one of their new boats to my dad for him to "try out". Dad and Joe kept catching just as many bass and they had in the wood boats. That was the start of anglers switching from wood to aluminum boats in East Texas.
That’s a cool story!
I had several boat's over the years , my head skipped time and I sold my 16'
Duracraft .That was a terrible mistake .
This was the best boat I had over the years. Lots of the time I was alone and it was easy for me to put in the water and take it out . If I could jump high enough I would kick my back side with both feet.
I hate when I make 'selling' mistakes - and I've made few!
I like the swoosh gurgle sound. Duranautic Vees and Duke extra tall sides jon boats by Grumman Marathon.
Unpainted aluminum does "rust" or better put "oxidize". But unlike steel it doesn't continue to oxidize below the surface of the oxidation. The white powdery layer is the oxidation. If you remove it and don't paint it, it will oxidize the newly exposed aluminum. Therefore if you sand away the oxidation you need to paint it with a good grade of marine or epoxy paint and then continue to touch up areas when they get exposed by scratches and dents etc.. One should consider sanding and painting if you have a bare aluminum boat as any scratches or dent that remove the oxidation will compromise the metal over time (and if you are in a salt water environment this is an absolute must to make the boat last).
Yeah my boat would benefit from some proper prep and paint work - maybe a future project!
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Rivets leak, wields break and that's a gator. Riveted aluminum boats are supper easy to maintain and repair for under $50 you can buy a set up to tighten the rivets ( no sealant needed ) and a pack of the brazier rivets (used on aluminum boats from the factory) are only $10 for 100 on Amazon!
I have been practicing with solid rivets recently!
I have a 1963 lone star 14 ft aluminum boat, still floats great and cuts through the waves better than any other boat I have ever been in. I need to replace the ORIGINAL plywood transom, however, as it is getting weak, but after 60 years of abuse, it deserves it. I purchased a newer aluminum bass boat to use while my classic is getting fixed, I plan on restoring it to showroom quality.
That's awesome. I just replaced the transom in my old aluminum boat.
I had a '68 and it now fishes with a friend. I now have a welded aluminum drift boat and it is a lifetime boat. I have seen them covered in bowling ball sized bottom dents and they are still working for a living. There is zero wood in my boat. Just tilt it up for drainage.
i like my 14' 1963 starcraft sea scamp. only takes a sponge to keep the bottom dry...
Sounds like a great boat!
Who else listens to this guy at work like a podcast
OK
This a big subject
maybe warrants a bit of study
A riveted aluminum boat is a marvel of modern technology
Ever wonder why there lots and lots of riveted aluminum aircraft???
I wonder do you know a weld in aluminum is Not as strong the aluminum itself
I also wonder do you know some aluminum alloy will corrode and other alloys of aluminum almost impervious to corrosion by salt water
My hat is off to you if you can fabricate a aluminum boat cheaply
Just for your information it takes quite a bit of machinery to build a riveted aluminum boat
Also the installation of solid rivets is quite labor intensive
To form the boat would take a hydraulic press and forming dies
The riveted Aluminum boat was a offshoot of WW2
After world war two aircraft manufacturers had the presses the aluminum sheeting and not a lot of work building aircraft
Some older Riveted Aluminum boats are truly magnificent
They were designed by true engineers and built by true craftsmen
There even was a alloy of chrome aluminum that was a very tough light stiff material
But alas
This the year 2022 and there has been a lot of junk built
Nevertheless :)
A well engineered riveted aluminum boat built of the proper material is a Marvel compared to any other boatbuilding material
Sadly we are not likely to see the quality of what was common in the post war years of the 50s 60s till the mid 70s
Good points!
I have a 42 year old Lund boat. Not one leak. Welds crack and when repaired they are never the same.
I have an 8.5m aluminium pilot house. Its awesome, super tough. but the only con is corrosion from loose currents, im always paranoid about it.
I could see where that could be a big concern!
constructive video. Fiber or aluminum is the old unwinnable argument. When I think of fiberglass boats, I think of the completely faded washed up dilapidated unfix able fiberglass boasts that always see in peoples yards.
In my area, the speed sport type boats seem to be mostly fiberglass and the fishermen seem to lean toward aluminum.
Thanks -Same here!
Here. in Finland. most small boats are fibergrlass. aluminium is expensive here. fiberglass is easy to repair if the hull is still stiff. just drill the hole a bit bigger to get to the intact fibers and then put on some epoxy and fiber mat plus paint. one can fix big holes easy. we also have loads of old wooden boats and a heavy boat is good on rough waters.
@@vihreelinja4743 what kind of boats really varies between regions. Here in the pacific northwest US and western Canada both Aluminum and fiberglass are popular. Sport fisherman generally favor aluminum and water sport people favor Fiberglass.
15 ft. Alumacraft does the job!
Several years ago I inherited my dad's 1964 14 ft. J C Pennys aluminum boat. I restored it to almost looking new. I use it all the time to go out fishing . The only problem I have is to make it stop leaking. any Ideas on this ? I tried different spray sealers ( flex, rust oleum , JB Weld ) I did install a bilge pump it helps get it out.
If it's riveted. Just tap with a hammer on one side of river while using another hammer to back it up on the other
This is the way! Sometimes we also need to clean around the loose rivet and apply some new sealant - but re-seating any loose rivets is the main thing!
Put it on a trailer and fill it with water up to the water line. Mark all the rivets that leak. Replace the marked rivets.
Looking for a 16' duracraft with a 60hp
motor and trailer.
Aluminum cuts like butter Around my area… we us HDPE and HMWPE boats
I love my 10ft but ugh having a 20hp old merc really bends the back any suggestions?
That's a heavy motor on a little boat!
@@WayneTheBoatGuy I know! Any way I can support the back better it bends the transom
Hi there, i am looking for the outboard motor right now, 5hp outboard, what you recommended between tohatsu and mercury? Thank you so much
At that hp - I think both of them are made by Tohatsu - so it would be a tie!
I bought a 9.9 tohatsu efi 8 months ago. Installed on a older 13’4” low side gheenoe. Very pleased with the tohatsu. Cranks on first pull every time. Great fuel mileage. Cant go wrong with the tohatsu
Love me a little tin.
1:44, I think they are gator hunting. Watch some clips from the show "swamp people"
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The HDPE plastic Boats I’m gonna build are going to be lighter and more impact resistant than your aluminum boats I guarantee it… Also much more affordable to build and to purchase. Between 55 and 70 pounds
Awesome - I do think in some environments that plastic is better. I couldn't imagine my kayaks being any good if they were aluminum!
Where's your red hat
It's resting!
Totally shooting a gator
Good to know!