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Newb question - stability Lone Star vs Alumacraft (14'ers)
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<blockquote data-quote="LDog" data-source="post: 453903" data-attributes="member: 23785"><p>Hello all! This is my first post and hopefully not too 'open-ended' of a question. </p><p></p><p>I'm new to owning boats and working on them, but was missing fishing from one so bought 2 ...</p><p></p><p>The boat I wanted to get (off craigslist) was an old Alumacraft with outboard/trailer and trolling motor, but the seller didn't respond so I bought a different one (1965 Chrysler/Lone Star Commander) with just the trailer and trolling motor. Then the other seller responded that he still had it, so I bought it too. Now I have to decide which one I'm going to keep (and make serviceable). They BOTH need rivet bucking and sealing, as well as paint and whatever else I decide to do (LOTS of good examples on this forum!!).</p><p></p><p>The Lone Star has a broader beam (by 4") but the Alumacraft seems like it has a flatter hull. My wife is a weak swimmer so I want the most stable platform I can get, from the choices I have. </p><p></p><p>Since I can't float either one easily, I'm looking for opinions on which would be more stable in the water?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance,</p><p></p><p>Brent</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]98186[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]98187[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LDog, post: 453903, member: 23785"] Hello all! This is my first post and hopefully not too 'open-ended' of a question. I'm new to owning boats and working on them, but was missing fishing from one so bought 2 ... The boat I wanted to get (off craigslist) was an old Alumacraft with outboard/trailer and trolling motor, but the seller didn't respond so I bought a different one (1965 Chrysler/Lone Star Commander) with just the trailer and trolling motor. Then the other seller responded that he still had it, so I bought it too. Now I have to decide which one I'm going to keep (and make serviceable). They BOTH need rivet bucking and sealing, as well as paint and whatever else I decide to do (LOTS of good examples on this forum!!). The Lone Star has a broader beam (by 4") but the Alumacraft seems like it has a flatter hull. My wife is a weak swimmer so I want the most stable platform I can get, from the choices I have. Since I can't float either one easily, I'm looking for opinions on which would be more stable in the water? Thanks in advance, Brent [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1611.JPG"]98186._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1608.JPG"]98187._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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