Alumacraft V16

Garlicmarshmellow · #1 01-09-2017, 11:36 AM

The wife says you need a bigger boat so Im planning on going from a 14 aluminum to a 16 foot and the alumacraft v16 seems to fit my needs and budget. Any one have any experience with this vessel good or bad. Thanks

M.C. Gusto · #2 01-09-2017, 12:23 PM

Looked at these boats yes they are nice but i find the HP rating low and the beam to short. I will be buying a Princecraft Holiday when some money comes in. Check them out.

Willowtrail · #3 01-09-2017, 02:15 PM

I purchased a new Alumacraft late last summer. Boats been incredible. E tec motor has been insane and super easy to winterize. Have zero complaints about my boat so far and I got out in it a feee times. Dominator 185 with a 135HO. A bit of a different boat than yours but the 2XB hull is smooth and slick. Yours is a 2XB bow only but heavy guage for a bow.

I used Westlock powersports and marine and they treated me great. Talk to Dan or Corey.

Garlicmarshmellow · #4 01-09-2017, 05:01 PM

I was planning on getting the etec 25 hp to go with it. Could get other brands but execs have impressed me so far with their reviews, plus the easy winterizing

Tom Pullings · #5 01-09-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Garlicmarshmellow

I was planning on getting the etec 25 hp to go with it. Could get other brands but execs have impressed me so far with their reviews, plus the easy winterizing

I think you'd be happy with it. I got to use one quite a bit last year and loved it. Little trolling speed buttons on the tiller lets you dial in your speed perfectly.

dodger · #6 01-09-2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Garlicmarshmellow

I was planning on getting the etec 25 hp to go with it. Could get other brands but execs have impressed me so far with their reviews, plus the easy winterizing

I have the 14.5' Alumacraft with a 25/hp. If possible try to go a little higher with the hp as mine is just enough for a 14'r.

Dodger.

Willowtrail · #7 01-09-2017, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Garlicmarshmellow

I was planning on getting the etec 25 hp to go with it. Could get other brands but execs have impressed me so far with their reviews, plus the easy winterizing

I winterized mine twice this year. First time I wasn't sure I was going to get out again. So we went again and it was turn key to I winterize. Then did it again at the boat launch.

Where are you buying it from?