12 ft V hull aluminum boat - taking a tiny old boat out for the first time

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I take this little old 12 ft. V-hull aluminum boat out for a sea trial and a look at all of this old boat's features. Is a little V-hull aluminum boat better than a small flat bottom Jon Boat? We see how this small boat performs compared to the 12 ft. aluminum jon boat that I recently reviewed. This 12 ft. v hull row boat is an EldoCraft made in Smackover Arkansas back in the 1970s.
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00:00 Introduction
00:22 Overview of my EldoCraft 12 foot aluminum boat
02:43 The motor I will be using on the boat today
03:03 Preparing for a sea trial of the 12 foot aluminum boat
03:42 Safety first - putting on a PFD
05:55 First ride in the old 12 ft. boat
09:00 Rowing the boat - or not
10:26 Heading back to the dock
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@Mr40tt 3 года назад

I am 80 years old and no longer have much strength. I say that to say this. I bought me a 12 foot Aluminum "V' Hull boat. I have never taken it out yet, do to health reasons. I bought it, and then modified the trailer so I could handle easly (I added a third "dropdown" trailer wheel on the front). Size of the boat and trailer Vs. my ability to manuver the boat and trailer, were the determining factor about which boat to buy. So by watching you has given me the confidence to give it a try! I passed the state test for boating, and I am glad that I took it because I did not know some of the finer details about boating that may save my life.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Thank you for watching and commenting!!! That's nice to hear. Will you be paddling, or using an electric or gas motor? They each have their pros and cons. I think you'll have a fine time out on your boat!

@Mr40tt 3 года назад

@@WayneTheBoatGuy Where I live, storms appear quickly. Although it is a small craft (12 foot), history on the lakes here shows that way to many people get caught out on the lake and are under powered enough to make it to safety. I have seen some of the bodies and it left quite an impression on me. So, the state requires two modes of power for each craft. It could be a combination of rowing ores, electric trolling motors, or gas powered engines. There is another serious issue that many boaters are not aware of, and "espishilly in small boats," is the lack of knowledge of how to anchor safely and properly. I will not take up any more of your space talking about it, but let it be a heads up! Many people drown because of improper anchoring.

@larryh.4629 3 года назад

80 and never been boating don't be scared wear your vest don't stand in the boat if you feel dizzy get yourself a rod and reel maybe a grandson to spend time with or a neighbor kid that spends too much time alone win win ill be 70 soon but I was raised fishing and my brothers so lucky I wish you well keep an eye on the weather before you cast off good luck I wish you well

@Mr40tt 3 года назад

@@larryh.4629 Thank You Larry! Life situations change quickly, and 7 months ago I was given a diagnosis with bone cancer that I would live less than 6 months if I treatment. I never had treatment. This is my second go-around with that nasty stuff. So I sold my boat, guns and any other thing that I could so as to assis my wife financially. Well, I am still here, and with no boat! So now I feed, and entertain the fish from the shore still. But, I am greatful to still be fishing and taking care of my wife!

@larryh.4629 3 года назад

@@Mr40tt sorry to hear of your illness, I too lost a loved one to cancer she was 42. Bank fishings not as easy but

@leonardwood8024 2 года назад

Before my kids could take the skiff out they had to row it for several days before they could use the motor. Remember, safe boating is no accident. Thanks for the video. Have a 12 ft Starcraft, V hull. They are a lot of fun. Good luck with yours.

@patrickmccown8052 2 года назад

Keep the V bottom. It's harder if not impossible to turn over. I have a 12 ft. Ouachita also from the 70's. I restored it for less than a stable Kayak would have cost new. Thanks for the video!

@richarddebeer9081 Год назад

I'm 79 years old and have pwned boats all my life. Started with an. 8' Hydroplane @ 12 years old and after 30 years of "Twofootitis", I got up to a 40' Sea Ray Express with twin big blocks. Been living in the desert for ten years and just inherited a 12 foot aluminum V-bottom and I'm really, really looking forward to getting it on the water. I do know I don't want a flat bottom John boat.

@stevengraham185 Год назад

Love V-Hull boats !!! Brings back memories of my Dad & I on his ole 16 ft Deep V boat. The boat weighed a ton. but he had an Big Ole Evinrude on the black of it that he could even pull a skier with 😀. Great Video Wayne !!!

@francarroll9977 2 года назад

Thankyou! This was helpful, honest and realistic! I just purchased an excellent condition 1973 aluminum and am a complete beginner!

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!

@LostSkillsNW 2 года назад

Cool video. I recently obtained a 1973 12 ft fiberglass v hull boat from my father-in-law. It sat upside down on a 1953 homemade trailer since 1982. I spent the last couple of months re-glassing, gel coating and painting it. I also received a 1953 Evinrude 5.5 hp outboard for it.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

That's a great project! You'll have a fun little boat that you can really be proud of!

@LostSkillsNW 2 года назад

@@WayneTheBoatGuy I think so top. It's my first boat. I also picked up a 50 ft pond thrust minn kota from a buddy for $100.

@andytinline7717 3 года назад

Thanks Wayne. The PFDs are bulky but save lives. That was a great short straight to the point explanation of why you wore yours. good on you buddy Bravo!! The more we can encourage and teach people as to why we wear PFDs the better. Hopefully people will listen and take the advice. Now on to the boat. Keep the v bottom, the leaks can be fixed as Daryl said below you will most probably need a short shaft motor for that boat but you can raise the transom to accept the motor. The boat would make a great wee tender to your big four winns. Stay safe on the water bud.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

I'm so glad you saw this!! Yeah I forgot about fact that my Mercury is a longer shaft, but that's ok - learning is fun!

@cartopcake7699 11 месяцев назад

Great video, i have a 12 1/2 ft hewscraft 1982 v bottom and for pudjet sound in the northwest i am verry glad for the v up front in 2-4 foot waves.

@williamtuttle9656 Год назад

I have a 14ft square nose Jon boat fixed up. Like a bass boat. Love it

@markburley3418 3 месяца назад

Good to have some affirmation on the v bottom aluminium boat that I bought second hand at a local auction, I guess I chose this mainly because it was the same as my grandfather used to take us out in. I never thought about, as you said, the v bottom hull has you sitting up a little higher, as well as your other video saying it is more sturdy on the water. Have thought about also having a larger probably 14 foot boat, but then as you pointed out also in another viewing, I wouldn’t be able to manoeuvre it around as easily & it wouldn’t fit on my dual axel trailer. Nice work, thanks!

@pablorivera6879 2 года назад

Looks good, I’m finishing my 12 foot aluminum boat. I can’t wait till I have it in the water.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

Thanks and good luck!

@kevinmccarey5015 3 года назад

Good morning to you Wayne, Very cool video. On the river in March with nice sun out. Calm peaceful and relaxing I must say. I know you are going to buff this v-boat up. Fix little leak ect paint transom with fresh color, paint bottom. Keep this one I like it for little spins when your on dock at 6pm summer nite. Park it beside the Four Winns. 😎

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

It definitely has potential!

@74nova36 2 года назад

Good stuff sir

@j.polishboy4871 2 года назад

Love your content!

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

I appreciate that!

@derrickcolgan6097 3 года назад

I just got a 1968 14 foot v bottom with a 9.9 mercury. New trailer and painted the boat today. Excited to get that one out.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

That’s awesome! That combo should be fun.

@Rooster_B18C 3 года назад

I have a 1994 Alumacraft T14. It has the characteristics of a Jon boat, but with a semi-V in the front to cut threw waves better. I use a 55lb thrust trolling motor on the small lakes, and A 6hp Mercury on the lakes that allow it. Where you live honestly a V hull would suit you better. Great video, take care.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

That's a cool set up.

@danielyoung7175 Год назад

I have a 14.5’ welded aluminum V hull. I power it with a 20hp Mercury. I’m out on LA harbor, and a little kelp fishing on our California coast once a week.

@lomgshorts3 Год назад

I have a 12' modified V of unknown origin I inherited from my Dad in '94 when he passed. The 7.5 Evinrude pushes it around quite well and it gets readily up on step with my fishing gear, cooler, oars, battery, and trolling motor. It probably is a '74 Starcraft that can take up to a 20 hp outboard (the tag on the transom says that). I know that boat has helped catch 4-6' Northern Pike in NNY, to 35 pound catfish in AL, all on artificials! With some small repairs, it has lasted over 35 years serving me and my Dad very well. Your oars will serve you much better if the oarpins were sized correctly for the oarlocks so they do not flop around when you stroke. Balance the weight better, and your speed may get better. Check out balancing your boat to plane better here on RU-vid. It is worth your time.

@ryanverola7592 2 года назад

I just bought a v-bottom smoker craft and Honestly it’s turning out to me my favorite boat

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

nice!

@16jetpack 2 года назад

Reminds me of my 1962 Mirrocraft 12ft aluminum v-hull I obtained from my grandfather this year. It leaked in similar places. I used g-flex 650 on every rivet inside and out, then coated every seem with Gluvit also inside and out. Covered entire interior with 3 coats of marine grade tread paint, and exterior with several coats of marine grade exterior paint, then a clear coat. Been running it every Sunday, no leaks. On it I run primarily a 1970 6hp Johnson and also a 1964 9.5hp Johnson along with a trolling motor. Handles it all. Enjoy the boat, with a little TLC that looks like a keeper!

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

That sounds awesome! It's been fun and so far - it's a keeper!

@16jetpack 2 года назад

@@WayneTheBoatGuy Were you able to take care of the leaks?

@Dustinsmith_S-workz 12 дней назад

Did u sand it first mines painted but leaks a little

@moetarded7757 3 года назад

Bigger bucket is a must!

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Only if we take on water!

@leroythehooker Год назад

I have the landau 12ft paired with a 4hp yamaha 2 stroke. Solid boat and engine.

@redoak3809 3 года назад

With the lakes that I have near me, the larger 14 foot deep V Row Boat I have is all I need. Mine is a 1950s deep V row boat. I find it more stable than the Jon Boat I have sent packing. It might be better for extreme shallow areas, areas where even a pole can be used to move about, but the 14 foot with a quiet trolling motor in deeper water is more my style.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Yeah I'm liking this one - more videos with it will be coming!

@rubenmejias2503 2 года назад

I remember my Sea King 12 foot V Hull So many adventure in Miami Beach. I had a 2.5 hp Evinrude. It was a Heavy Duty boat. Eventually it got stolen. Never seen it again. Miss that Ol Boat

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

dang

@stephenkiszenia79 11 месяцев назад

I love my 11 foot starcraft with 6hp mercury. Cant stand up in it but it gets me fishing in deeper voda.

@buddycochransr.1842 3 года назад

Good boat

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Thanks - I'm liking it!

@lisabuckner2960 Год назад

Cool boat & I would bet that it does well from the center seat with locking pins.

@WayneTheBoatGuy Год назад

Yeah it's been a fun boat!

@blaccsilverstaff5484 Год назад

You said “ my feet aren’t so close to the floor”😂 your feet are always on the floor sir🤣

@WayneTheBoatGuy Год назад

It's true!

@jameswinkler9437 Год назад

I have a 1982 just like that in the process restoring it.

@arealog8684 3 года назад

I enjoyed getting to know a little something about row boats whether to add motor or not, interesting 🤔✅💃🏽

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

My rowing ability leaves much to be desired. I love the idea of a quiet electric motor - less work than rowing and still a peaceful time on the water.

@azlongtales 3 года назад

Mud-skipper mud motor upgrade time 🔥

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

We never see those around here - but yeah that would be cool!!

@Titan655 Год назад

always safety 1st

@timothyroden3029 3 года назад

Just picked up a 14 ft v boytom with an electric and 5 hp motors and trailer thats mint mint for 500 i just moved to fl and theres so many lakes im going to hit nice video be safe

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

That's the beauty of living in Florida!! Thank you for sharing and enjoy!

@sailingpittsburgh 3 года назад

I would keep the v bottom row boat because it can take the 7hp outboard. It looked more comfortable with the better leg room also.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Yeah it’s got some definite advantages!

@ofsoskiplaysmc8116 2 года назад

nice little 12foot tinnie, I'm from Australia and the tinnies over here are good like quintrex and even plastic boat 3m polycraft most stable.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

Yeah I know there's some great little boats down there!

@ofsoskiplaysmc8116 2 года назад

@@WayneTheBoatGuy also there is this thing made in australia called boat collar and makes any boat alot more stable and almost unsinkable, especially boat this size.

@AngelRodriguez-ho5mg 3 года назад

Great video and very informative. I have a question I have similar boat but can't figure out the make model and year it was built. All I have is L 9423 stamped in the upper right of the transom. Could you help me identify it? Thank you.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Sometimes it's really hard to identify the manufacturer of these old boats. There wasn't a great deal of 'standardization' and requirements years ago. But the "L" might possibly indicate that it's a Lowe. You could post a few pictures of it on Reddit or Lowe boat forums to see if anyone has a similar style boat who might be able to help.

@darrylmcleman6456 3 года назад

The 7hp merc would need to be a short shaft.Hard to tell viewing on computor but is the transom 15 inches in center from top to bottom? Have fun with it!!! Darryl in sometimes sunny Canada

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Good point! I think my Merc is a long shaft.

@robertstewart1344 3 года назад

Hi Wayne I have a 12 ft deep v tin can boat Ran electric motor ,,nice and quiet just too slow , ran out of juice 2 marine batteries , nice for trolling , not quick enough for crossing lake going to look fo a 5 hp feel a lot safer lol 2 hrs of rowing not a treat for old guy :) or his daughters doing the rowing , my ears are still burning :))

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

I love the quietness of electric - but I hear ya! I now have a 2.5 hp 2 stroke for this boat (video coming real soon) but I would really love to have one of those ePropulsion small electric outboards that can run many hours on a charge - but at $2000 it's not in the cards right now.

@G56AG 2 года назад

It's a lot easier to sit in the middle and row backwards, it's easier to coordinate.

@darrylmcleman6456 3 года назад

As kids we used to rent 14 ft.aluminium similar to that one and it would plane up nicely with new 6 hp. evinrudes with 3 small kids.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Oh that's cool. What fun that must have been!

@mkshffr4936 2 года назад

I very much want to get a small row boat. I think it would be a great form of exercise.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

It sure could be!

@mrzoinky5999 11 месяцев назад

Definitely row your boat facing backwards - sooo much easier. Obviously once in awhile you have to look forward, or at least see if your are keeping parallel to the shore. How's it for stability standing up; can you stand and feel comfortable giving a good hardy cast with a rod?

@WayneTheBoatGuy 11 месяцев назад

I haven’t fallen out or flipped this boat, but the bottom is not ideal for standing up.

@tubejim101 Год назад

So when you go out in a small boat like that. Are you thinking. I wonder if I could hook up a sail to this?

@WayneTheBoatGuy Год назад

Not me!

@floridaman7178 2 года назад

Smol boat life, because sometimes I don't want to take a bank loan out to fill up my gas tank.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

yeah!

@mckenziekeith7434 Год назад

They call it a v-bottom. But the hull is dead flat at the transom. Not sure if there are many 12 footers with any v at the transom though.

@josesluevano6526 2 года назад

I really enjoy Your videos,I have a similar boat V hull 12ft…I just need to know what is the maximum HP.. motor I can use

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

Usually there's a sticker or plate indicating the max HP engine for the boat. Many of these are only rated for 10 or 15 hp. Some people do put bigger motors on them but the weight on the transom can be excessive.

@Daniel-ob2ml 3 года назад

When rowing turn around and use both oars at the same time even when turning. (Opposite directions when turning.) 7.5 HP is the maximum size motor recommended for most 12' row boats. Prefer V hull to flat bottom.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

My plan is to never again try to row a boat with two oars!

@jonboatnationandstuff3301 3 года назад

I have two jon boats. A V hull and a flat bottom. I will do a video soon on updating a jon boat in a week. I also have long tail mud motors for the boats.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Long tail mud motors seem so fun. We don’t have any of those around here.

@jonboatnationandstuff3301 3 года назад

@@WayneTheBoatGuy do you have a Harbor Freight store? You can order the long tail from Swamp Runner. They are in the 🇺🇸.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Yeah we have a Harbor Freight, but I just don't ever see people using long tail mud motors around here. I don't know if it's because we aren't really in shallow water, or because of the seaweed or why, but on my river I've never seen anyone using a long tail mud motor here.

@jonboatnationandstuff3301 3 года назад

@@WayneTheBoatGuy you can be the first. As for the seaweed, nothing can clog up a long tail. Then it is easy to work on. Harbor freight has the engine that the long tail uses. Swamp Runner has the kit for what ever engine you get. Liked your last video on the outboard vs inboard/outboard drive.

@Chris-hj2ym Год назад

Just restored my new to me 1992 spectrum bluefin 14ft

@buddycochransr.1842 3 года назад

Have a 14 ft Sea Nemph with a electronic trolling motor. Has a stability problem with two people in it. Any suggestions? Thanks

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Dang. Usually everyone says to evaluate the weight distribution but I always get the impression these smaller boats (under 16 ft) seem to be only built for one person unless both people are under 150 lbs! But also in a smaller boat, when one person moves it seems the other person over-compensates and things get wobbly!

@lazybagpipe 15 дней назад

I just got a boat like this how easy is it to get back in if you get out of the water

@WayneTheBoatGuy 13 дней назад

The bottom isn't flat, so they can be a bit 'tippy'

@kyredneckoutdoors 3 года назад

I have a 14" V-Hull and Flat bottom and I like the V Hull better.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Very nice!! I'm thinking I'm going to like this one better too!

@matthoaglan4836 Год назад

Could you tell me where your hull number is located on the boat and what it looks like I just got one just like yours for free from a neighbor and would like to make it legal but can’t find the HIN number on it.

@WayneTheBoatGuy Год назад

Often there's a small tag on the outside at the stern - sometimes it's just under the top rail but I had a jon boat that had it at the bow. It also could be on the sticker or plate that may be inside at the rear of the boat. Many boats that are over 50 years old apparently didn't even have an ID number. After you look it over really good, take lots of pictures, get a 'Bill of Sale' from the neighbor and take anything else you can with you to see if it can be registered.

@catdakman1273 3 года назад

Might buy a 12' old alum. V hull with trailer for ?????????

@PainterD54 Год назад

I guess I never like the V-bottom boats because it seems I'm always rocking in the water unless it's completely calm. Even then, some guy will go by and cause a wake and then you're back to rocking for another 5 minutes, which is just annoying. I like the flat bottoms better because I fish and stand up once in awhile while casting.

@JosephSmith-sg9yv 2 года назад

Don't forget in MD. you still need a throwable floatation device even if only one person in boat.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

Only for boats over 16 feet!

@JosephSmith-sg9yv 2 года назад

I apologize sir , can't wail crabbing starts

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

@@JosephSmith-sg9yv No worries at all - I actually had to look it up to double check!

@AnimalScienceTV 3 года назад

do electric motors of similar power weigh less than a gas one?

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

From what I’ve been learning it varies. Small trolling motors (similar to mine) are very light but the battery is very heavy. A newer 4 stroke 5 hp gas engine isn’t too heavy, but if you add a battery for electric start and a fuel tank it’s a very different story. The self-contained electric systems from Torqeedo and ePropulsion are pretty light but more $$ and limited in range.

@brianchisnell1548 2 года назад

That's a runabout. V bow, flat bottom at the stearn

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

Ahhh - I learned something today! Thanks!!

@ojmcbaggins 3 года назад

I have a 1970 gregor 12ft v hull, however I will be making a semi flat slatted mahogany floor out of some scrap wood.

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

Very cool! A flat floor is a nice improvement.

@JamesJones-cx5pk Год назад

You row backwards.🤣

@WayneTheBoatGuy Год назад

Lol - yes it was a debacle!

@bobfearrington5475 Год назад

Needs a 25hp engine.

@christopherh6361 2 года назад

Lmao!

@catdakman1273 3 года назад

Think I'd rather have a 22' powerboat....... .!

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

But why not have BOTH?

@thomastidewater 3 года назад

"My feet aren't so close to the floor"

@WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

busted - lol!

@ramboeastwood1522 2 года назад

Just bought a 12 ft aluminium v hull sea nymph. My wife and I both weigh 300 pounds. Will it hold our fat asses?

@WayneTheBoatGuy 2 года назад

Usually there's an info sticker on the inside near the back. It should indicate how many people, total weight, and passenger weight. Many 12 foot boats are only rated for 400-600 lbs. My 2.5 hp 2 stroke outboard weighs about 30 lbs and my supply box and anchor add another 10 lbs.

@adventureguysimonuk9562 10 месяцев назад

I have 4 man vhull 13ft challager it has 12v trolling motor 40 pound thrust 4 mhp 100ah lead battery n powermat 580 5.8hp outboard 7mph n tohatsu 5hp outboard 15mph with 3 gallon fule tank boat runs well 1/4 waves 20 mph winds max on river clyde uk 🚣🤣👍