Super User Popular Post MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2021 So it's not a bass boat, but it was affordable. Still need a main motor, but a guy in the neighborhood buys old motors, refurbishes them, and sells them at an affordable price...gotta call him tomorrow about one he has up. Anyway - 1972 Alumacraft F-9 Lakemaster - 15' for under $700. Came with trailer and an Endura C2-30. Needs some cleanup, but it's registered to the end of next year and he showed me pics of when he had it on the water this past weekend. 37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User whitwolf Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 It will open up so many opportunities! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilas15 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Very nice. I'm sure you're thinking through some changes/upgrades already. Keep the center of gravity low! I was going to recommend a transom mount trolling motor before I looked up what an Endura c2-30 was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 Nice thing about the Lake Master - it's a wide/deep boat - 64" beam, 29.5" gunnel to keel...very stable. Lowered transom lip, so it take a short-shaft motor. He's the original owner and still had the original pamphlet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: Needs some cleanup With the mods and improvements you made to your canoe, this thing might go to space after you’re done with it. To infinity…and beyond. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 "Warp speed, Mr. Scott." 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User slonezp Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 Sell the Endura and get an Enduramax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 I'm on a tight budget here, Paul. Getting a rebuilt 1967 10hp Johnson Sea Horse is going to hit my ceiling for 'major purchases' this year...and that's only if I can sell the canoe for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User slonezp Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 I got $75 for the Endura 40lb thrust motor from the pond hopper I bought. Paid $200ish for the 45lb Enduramax and I'm much happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 I'm actually looking at putting in a front casting deck, then seeing if I can find a used-working Edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User slonezp Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 I put a MK Edge on the bow the Lund I gave to my kid. He never uses it. He backtrolls with the Enduramax on the transom. Better control of the boat in the wind. I don't have a bow mount, only an Enduramax transom mount. I prefer backtrolling because I have more control. The bow mount on a 3000lb rig acts completely different than a bow mount on a 400lb rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardbassfishing Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, MN Fisher said: So it's not a bass boat, It's a boat, and you're going to fish for bass with it!! Nuff said?? Super! Make it work out for you! Karl 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted August 10, 2021 Global Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 hours ago, MN Fisher said: I'm on a tight budget here, Paul. Getting a rebuilt 1967 10hp Johnson Sea Horse is going to hit my ceiling for 'major purchases' this year...and that's only if I can sell the canoe for a decent price. Oh baby, those things run like a top. I ran a ‘57 sea horse in my youth, very reliable congrats on the alumacraft! I love fishing out of boats like that, still do it all the time. Just don’t goose the throttle in reverse with the low transom! (If I recall the Johnson sea horse will definitely crank while it’s in gear……… but then again mine was older) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User GaryH Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 Im looking forward to seeing it after your finished with your magic.. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba 460 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 That'll have your sideburns flappin' in the breeze. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 Sweet. I just talked to a guy it’s a similar boat. Tiny gas motor. 25hp?? but he had a bow mounted trolling motor with spot lock. He was standing and casting like a boss. I talked to him at the docks and he told me he tows it with his Honda Accord. Looked like a sweet set up I can get behind. are those ALL stable enough to comfortably stand in? We looking for a minimum width? (Berth?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted August 10, 2021 Global Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2021 Yes you can stand in any of them. With a beam width over 54 inches it starts getting even more stable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 7:21 AM, Darth-Baiter said: are those ALL stable enough to comfortably stand in? We looking for a minimum width? (Berth?) I would want at least a 48" beam (max width) with the transom width being at least 40" - sort of like jon boats in that respect, but a semi-V is - IMO - stabler than a flat-bottom. Yes, I've been in both - my old 14' runabout was a semi-V and I felt it was better on the water than a friend's 1452 Jon even though the Jon was wider. If you look at the pamphlet image I posted, even their old 12' had a 49" beam and 43" transom width. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaubsNU1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Outstanding!! Looks very much like my 1960 Rich Line, 14' A few pictures of the old set up...and recent upgrades / decking. The 20HP Merc was getting 23MPH with setup in the first picture...I'm getting 20MPH as it stands right now. I still have work to do...hatches on front deck, carpeting. I fished out of a canoe before getting this boat in 2000. Very stable, great fishing two people, love it! Enjoy your new boat!!! 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, DaubsNU1 said: Looks very much like my 1960 Rich Line, 14' One thing I like - this Alumacraft came out of the local factory (St. Peter,MN - about 50 miles from my place) back then. 6 minutes ago, DaubsNU1 said: A few pictures of the old set up...and recent upgrades / decking. I'm stealing those pics to give me more ideas. 7 minutes ago, DaubsNU1 said: The 20HP Merc was getting 23MPH with setup in the first picture...I'm getting 20MPH as it stands right now. I WAS going to look at a motor - but given that the guy who buys/rebuilds/sells those old motors only has a 10HP max now, and he does up to 25HP - all tiller - I'm gonna wait and see. He use to have a local bait shop with an Evinrude/Johnson repair shop in the back...he's still certified by both...it was local tax changes that forced him to close down, so now he just repairs and sells old motors. 9 minutes ago, DaubsNU1 said: Enjoy your new boat!!! I plan to...this winter will be modifying work...plan to hit the water in the spring with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaubsNU1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 8:04 AM, MN Fisher said: One thing I like - this Alumacraft came out of the local factory (St. Peter,MN - about 50 miles from my place) back then. I'm stealing those pics to give me more ideas. I plan to...this winter will be modifying work...plan to hit the water in the spring with it. Here is a build-thread...with before and after pictures. I purchased in 2000 for $600, boat / motor / trailer. It had nothing...I added the front casting deck, front trolling motor, both seats. Fished like that until last Christmas...daughters got me a new fish-finder. What started off as a Garmin install turned in to huge renovation / re-design. Replaced transom wood, created framing and decking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 I think I just found my retirement hobby. Sweet. That tiny boat nation channel is crazy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaubsNU1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Agreed! I learned a lot, and got some great ideas for my build. They also have an Amazon store, pretty d**n useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 Ya - but I have a local supplier of metal that I can get that aluminum for about 25%-30% less than he charges..so I won't be getting his 'kits'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaubsNU1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Agreed! I scored my aluminum at Lowe's and Menards with gift cards and 11% discounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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