Alcanboats Forum

Barry, I'm just on the other side of the border in Buffalo and also looking for an Alcan / Alwest. I've found one or two listed online in Ontario but couldn't seem to track down the owner or they haven't ever gotten back to me. Search around online and maybe you'll have more luck than me. Also, you ...

David,

Its on the hard now so, unfortunately, there is no way to know until it splashes in the spring.

Assuming the survey comes back decent and I get it, I'll need to play with the ballast to get it to balance correctly.

Matt

I'm curious what all of you use for seating above the cabin?

With the rearward helm windows at floor level, would pontoon boat couches or more permanent seating work or is that unfeasible?

Matt

Any update?

I'd love to hear how its worked out and how you shifted the weight!

Matt

David, Thank you! I hadn't thought of the double edged sword of being a relatively wide open platform.... this is the one for sale with outboards so I know there is a big open spot where the inboards and generator used to be. Moving fresh/grey/black tanks to there should take care of the COG issue, ...

I am looking into purchasing a 1969 370. Due to covid, im trying to learn as much as possible before checking it out. Amazingly, there are few video walkthru's available online! In many boats, there are tanks, batteries, etc hiding underneath benches, beds, cabinets and inside wall cavities. Does th...