1957 AlumaCraft Deep C boat serial number location ?

[Abu Josh]

Maybe I need another cup o'joe, but I can't seem to find where my boat's serial number is? Did they even have serial numbers on '57s ?
Thanks !

 

[LDUBS]

The Fed's did not require Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) to be affixed until 1972. They are traditionally stamped in the aluminum on the upper right of the transom. Yours, being a 1957 model likely doesn't have one. That is a HIN which is the equivalent to a car's VIN. You asked about a serial number. I'm not sure if they are the same.

 

[mbullen]

You'll find it stamped on the spine of the transom knee brace.
It should be "N xxx" for the Deep C.
Post up what you find and I can verify the date it for you. I happen to have a copy of the factory paperwork for these years.
Alumacraft customer service is also famous for replying if you want a response with a factory letterhead.

 

[Steph Boeker]

I guess this is off topic but when you refer to an alum. deep "V" or deep "C" boat as ..... 14'/52" (14/52 or 1452), does the 52" refer to the floor or the wider length at the gunnel (gunwale) ??
Thanks for your generous consideration,
Sincerely ..................

 

[mbullen]

I guess this is off topic but when you refer to an alum. deep "V" or deep "C" boat as ..... 14'/52" (14/52 or 1452), does the 52" refer to the floor or the wider length at the gunnel (gunwale) ??
Thanks for your generous consideration,
Sincerely ..................

It's certainly not definitive, but in my world, a jon boat's width is measured at the floor for the sake of the moniker. The actual width of any boat however, is it's beam or measurement at widest part, gunnel to gunnel - whether that's at the transom or midship.
Additionally - especially with vintage v-hulls - one can also have the transom width quoted - which is relevant to mounting single or twin motors.

And for what it's worth, "Deep C" isn't a generic term, it's an actual model name from Alumacraft. All their early boats had hulls tagged with letters of the alphabet. The C hull boats were all 15' and identical from the gunnels down, but were outfitted differently topside to create the Deep C, the Flying C, the Open C, the Super C, etc... Similarly, they had a 14' known as the F hull, a 12' known as the R hull, etc, etc.

 

[Steph Boeker]

It's certainly not definitive, but in my world, a jon boat's width is measured at the floor for the sake of the moniker. The actual width of any boat however, is it's beam or measurement at widest part, gunnel to gunnel - whether that's at the transom or midship.
Additionally - especially with vintage v-hulls - one can also have the transom width quoted - which is relevant to mounting single or twin motors.

And for what it's worth, "Deep C" isn't a generic term, it's an actual model name from Alumacraft. All their early boats had hulls tagged with letters of the alphabet. The C hull boats were all 15' and identical from the gunnels down, but were outfitted differently topside to create the Deep C, the Flying C, the Open C, the Super C, etc... Similarly, they had a 14' known as the F hull, a 12' known as the R hull, etc, etc.

Wow, I appreciate the generous consideration. Thank you for the lessons. I have a vintage "V" bottom alum. (riveted) boat that is so tight and strong I just love it. It's 14' long and got a 54" gunnel but the transome is only 50". Unfortunately I can't find a tag on it so I don't know who made it. I'm in the middle of restoring it now and the 64' Evinrude 9.5 hp engine that I got w/it.
I will say you are the type of member that make these forums wonderful,
Thanks again,
Sincerely ................

 

[LaqueRatt]

On my F model the no. is on the center transom brace. You probably have one too. It's not a deep stamping and it was completely covered with paint. Once I knew where it was at, a little sanding revealed it.

 

[Steph Boeker]

On my F model the no. is on the center transom brace. You probably have one too. It's not a deep stamping and it was completely covered with paint. Once I knew where it was at, a little sanding revealed it.

Thanks , I'll look closer.

 

[new2boats]

You'll find it stamped on the spine of the transom knee brace.
It should be "N xxx" for the Deep C.
Post up what you find and I can verify the date it for you. I happen to have a copy of the factory paperwork for these years.
Alumacraft customer service is also famous for replying if you want a response with a factory letterhead.

Hi mbullen I was reading this tread, and saw that you might know how to date an Alumacraft Deep-C. On the off chance, I was wondering if you might be able to look what info there is for Alumacraft Deep-C number N377. Many thanks. Kind regards new2boats

 

[mbullen]

Hi mbullen I was reading this tread, and saw that you might know how to date an Alumacraft Deep-C. On the off chance, I was wondering if you might be able to look what info there is for Alumacraft Deep-C number N377. Many thanks. Kind regards new2boats

Hey new2boats....Your Deep C is a 1956.
Pretty low production number. I own #465, for what it's worth. The two of them could have been on the floor in the same week. lol
They made 1146 units in 1956 and a total of 2522 units through 1960.
**BUT...there's a caveat..
Those numbers represent boats with a 15" transom. (model N-15)
The factory also made a 20" version from 1958 through 1960 (model N-20) and every Alumacraft model started production numbers with #101 so there is some overlap on the serials that begin with "N".
450 units of the 20" were made.
If by chance you have one of the 20s, your production number would be for 1960.
If you're unsure if you have the N-15 or the N-20, post a couple of pics and I'll be glad to dial it in for you.