1963 Alim Craft Deep V (Owner)

[RWilson2526]

Welcome to the site....cant wait to see what you got!! Like Blue said you got the granddaddy of the V-20....it's the V-20 form and function I think that has us all crazy about our boats not really that they are Wellcrafts.

[RonL]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Welcome to the site....cant wait to see what you got!! Like Blue said you got the granddaddy of the V-20....it's the V-20 form and function I think that has us all crazy about our boats not really that they are Wellcrafts.

I found Skool's rebuild thread and I can't see anything that does not look like the boat I have. That thread has helped a bunch and I feel confident there will not be anything too unexpected now (should I make the go ahead decision). The only shock would be to find a single piece of wood that is not completely rotted.

Does the boat have any value as a "collector's item" ? car values have gone wild, but I have not paid much attention to the marine area.

Ron

[RidgeRunner]

Not to my knowledge on the collectors items question. The undeniable volume of $$$ it takes to put one back into tip top shape will unfortunately overshadow the selling price in the end IMO. But then again I am jaded. Having said that, You can't put a price on fun...

[RonL]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Not to my knowledge on the collectors items question. The undeniable volume of $$$ it takes to put one back into tip top shape will unfortunately overshadow the selling price in the end IMO. But then again I am jaded. Having said that, You can't put a price on fun...

Just lost connection and post, so in short, that's about what I was thinking.

I have always said if your not happy, make a change.

Ron

[phatdaddy]

welcome to the cult... if i remember someone's earlier post, the alim's had the steps in the hull, but not quite as much of the carolina flare and were not as beamy. i also think they make a 16, 19, & a 23 foot model. i think it would be great to see one restored, but do it because you want the boat, not as an investment. remember the old line,"If you want to make a million in the boat business, start with 2 million".

[RonL]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

welcome to the cult... if i remember someone's earlier post, the alim's had the steps in the hull, but not quite as much of the carolina flare and were not as beamy. i also think they make a 16, 19, & a 23 foot model. i think it would be great to see one restored, but do it because you want the boat, not as an investment. remember the old line,"If you want to make a million in the boat business, start with 2 million".

Mine is the 19' if memory is correct, which would bring the question, if the transom will need such major rebuild and also all wood being replaced it would not be a big step to stretch it out several feet. What would be the down side if any ? and how much might be practical ?

I can do anything I set my mind to, so removing cost and logic, let go of the wisdom (everyone)

Ron

[RidgeRunner]

Ok, Go for it. If you like the boat, throw caution to the wind. Transoms are always a must do on older boats so I think you should plan on that and stringers. You want it to last so think about composites, I like coosa. Epoxy or vinylester? How fast do you want to go? Hardtop, bimini? Extending the hull would be some kind of expensive but cool. A highly modified Alim may be the apple of your eye, but may not translate on paper is all I was saying. I am there, I have Reelapeelin's nice old 1973 Wellcraft hull with big plans. First thing to do is tear it down to the keel. Best I can describe my situation is "Failure to Launch". These boats love time and $$$ that I don't have right now. However, I am not against living vicariously thru your rebuild thread. I would love to see it. Welcome to the site BTW, you will fit in great. Wish I found this site before I did my boat.

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

i think it would be great to see one restored, but do it because you want the boat, not as an investment.

I agree, and especially during these times.

Welcome RonL! Like everyone, I look forward to a lot of pics and info.

[phatdaddy]

http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=3e46fc6a.jpg

found this in a search of this site my mistake on the carolina flare, definately had it ..