1963 Alim Craft Deep V (Owner)

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RonL

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Hi Everyone,
Found this site yesterday, I have searched the net off and on for a lot of years using the above discription and never a hit until yesterday, when someone compared a wellcraft V20 to the Alim Marine deep v that started it all. Funny how one word can make all the difference.
I traded for the boat in 1989 (it's a rag) and have thought it just looks too good to dispose of. I think it might be time to get serious and this site has convinced me that it can look as good as it once did.

I have learned to do just about everything, EXECPT use rational thought.

If I move forward, now that this site has been found, I have learned to use my camera a little and will try to document my progress. Will add to my profile in the next few days.

It looks so much the same, I just hope Alim owners are allowed.:hi:

Ron
 
Of course Alim owners are allowed - and highly respected. Your boat is the grandaddy of the V20. Welcome!
 
RonL said:
Hi Everyone,
Found this site yesterday, I have searched the net off and on for a lot of years using the above discription and never a hit until yesterday, when someone compared a wellcraft V20 to the Alim Marine deep v that started it all. Funny how one word can make all the difference.
I traded for the boat in 1989 (it's a rag) and have thought it just looks too good to dispose of. I think it might be time to get serious and this site has convinced me that it can look as good as it once did.

I have learned to do just about everything, EXECPT use rational thought.

If I move forward, now that this site has been found, I have learned to use my camera a little and will try to document my progress. Will add to my profile in the next few days.

It looks so much the same, I just hope Alim owners are allowed.:hi:

Ron
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you will fit rite in here haha welcome post up those pictures.
 
Welcome aboard mate. If you need any help with picture posting or boat rebuilding, you've come to the right place... We love boat porn and will help with any info that we may have. :clap:
 
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.
 
RWilson2526 said:
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.
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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
 
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...
 
RidgeRunner said:
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...
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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
 
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".
 
phatdaddy said:
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".
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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):fight:

Ron
 
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.
 
phatdaddy said:
http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s179/rb437/?action=view&current=3e46fc6a.jpg

found this in a search of this site my mistake on the carolina flare, definately had it ..
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Fantastic!!!,:clap: another step closer to finding out I am not the only person in the world that has one of these, or the only one ever made.
That is the boat I have. It did have the I/O inline 6. The engine is trash, but I have seen worse revived. I do have two chevy V8's with Velvet drive transmissions that were supposed to be out of a Chris Craft, so options abound.

Thanks
Ron
 
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Ron, I have the original that I scanned for the picture in my photobucket album. It's yours if you want it. PM me you're address and I'll mail it to you. Also check the last page of the history picture gallery for another Alim picture.
 
Welcome RonL, Glad ta have ya with us! Can't wait ta see your boat. Glad ta see another boat lover out there. Just remember ta have plenty of patience and everything will work out just fine. It took about a year and a half ta get my 77 rebuilt and most of the bugs out, but the outcome is extremely satisifing when you take it out for that first ride! Good Luck and we're all here ta help, all ya got to do is ask.
 
cfelton said:
Welcome RonL, Glad ta have ya with us! Can't wait ta see your boat. Glad ta see another boat lover out there. Just remember ta have plenty of patience and everything will work out just fine. It took about a year and a half ta get my 77 rebuilt and most of the bugs out, but the outcome is extremely satisifing when you take it out for that first ride! Good Luck and we're all here ta help, all ya got to do is ask.
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You better not BLINK, I picked it up in 1989 and already started to think about fixing her up.:beer:

The more i look through the site, the more good stuff I find.
THANKS to everyone.

Ron
 
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