Looking for identification of vintage aluminum boat

[harpgl]

Picked this up today from a WWII Navy vet, he thinks it is a 65 Alumacraft but the lines look older. Original color was anodized blue and gold, 14' length, Serial number JSA22710. I can find anything on the serial number. Any thoughts.

 

[gatorglenn]

It definitely looks like a AlumaCraft. But more of a late 50’s model. Then are boat show around now that have lots of vintage style boats like this. Utube has a lot to view. This boat more than likely has a max hp of 35. And came with the old cable and pulley steering. If the hp is more then it could be early to mid 60’s.


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[Shaugh]

Doesn't look like an alumacraft to me.... Maybe a Wolverine ?

The bow handle is the key. does it look like this ?

https://www.purplewave.com/auction/170315/item/DJ9456

 

[gatorglenn]

I believe your right.


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[harpgl]

The bow handle looks similar to that photo but not the same. I'm stumped, can't find anything similar. Here is the photo of the bow handle on mine.

 

[gatorglenn]

IDK, the hull looks so similar. I think the bow handle is so close. It could be different, just because a different model year. Maybe


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[Shaugh]

That took some solid Sherlocking.... But I found it... You've got yourself a treasure there.... Aerocrafts are highly prized..

https://www.aerocraft-boats.org/boats/0478/index.html

serial number would put it about 58 .... a Lancer is a good bet... not sure what a Golden Knight was...

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1200&bih=569&ei=uboVW8HMOOaO5wKdubjgDg&q=1958+aerocraft+lancer&oq=1958+aerocraft+lancer&gs_l=img.3...2638.12748.0.12929.29.11.3.15.0.0.101.769.8j1.9.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..2.9.641.0..0j0i30k1j0i8i30k1j0i24k1.0.fW7YdkvSlc8

here's some specs on it... compare...

https://www.aerocraft-boats.org/boats/91958/Aerocraftb58003.jpg

 

[harpgl]

Shaugh

You found it! I took measurements and it is a Lancer, thanks so much, I feel better knowing what it is.