Alumacraft 1447

[TcRoc]

So I found a cheapy. A old Alumacraft 1447 w/trailer and old Evinrude 6hp (carburated).

He has Title for Trailer, no Boat title although he does have it registered in his name.. but can't find his Reg...

So went to look at it. Only tag is the typical model number/capacity/weight stuff . Vin is I'm assuming behind Transom board.

 

Came home and did some research . In Pa. need title if newer than a '97. It appears this boat is 93 or older as its a 1447 which now a days is called the 1432.Looks like they made the model number change around 1993.

I Guess back than they measured Top width for model name instead of bottom width... Motor doesn't run although it trys to fire so needs a my TLC.

So have to call boat commission to figure out how to get Reg in my name if I buy... guessing they can look up his name and Boat Reg. number on side of boat.

 

My thing is went to look at thinking it was  a 47" bottom width and its 32 inch bottom width. 14 foot but Mighty narrow. But for $250.00 for all..

My head is spinning.

Buy it.. get motor running right, use boat til find  bigger Jon I want. But dont know if trailer will work with bigger Jon.

 

New to the boat thing so excuse my venting and aimless post.

 

 

 

[volzfan59]

Hard to say about the trailer without some measurements and pictures, but I bet that it would work for a 1448. If you can get it for $250.00, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Get the motor running, clean it up and try fishing out of it. If you don't like it, or it doesn't meet your needs sell it for $500.00. 

[Catt]

7 hours ago, TcRoc said:

So have to call boat commission to figure out how to get Reg in my name if I buy... guessing they can look up his name and Boat Reg. number on side of boat.

 

That would do it ?

 

32" bottom I wouldn't put decks but standing on the bottom you'd be fine.

[keagbassr]

I have a 93 lowe 1032 and it has an h.i.n.  no. Plate ("h" for hull as opposed to "v"for vehicle) under the weight/hp. Rating placard as well as on the outside of the transom on the opposite side. I would look at it again and be hesitant to buy if there are any signs that these were intentionally removed. It's unlikely the dfw would give you his info.  

[TcRoc]

1 hour ago, keagbassr said:

I have a 93 lowe 1032 and it has an h.i.n.  no. Plate ("h" for hull as opposed to "v"for vehicle) under the weight/hp. Rating placard as well as on the outside of the transom on the opposite side. I would look at it again and be hesitant to buy if there are any signs that these were intentionally removed. It's unlikely the dfw would give you his info.  

The guy was the first to ask where I would like to go to do transfer. Not worried about that. 

[TcRoc]

Buddy of mine pointed out a"boat" load of things on trailer and boat. Better to just keep looking for what I want , he knows how I think and how stupid I would get with putting money into something that needs quite a bit of repair on a boat size I don't really want ..