TOPIC: 1950 R J Renyolds 12' Aluminum Boat.

I have a 1950 R J Renyolds 12' Aluminum Boat that was my Grandfathers. All the aluminum is solid and no dents. All the wood, seat tops, motor mount, top edges and bottom runners, have to be replaced. All the research I have done, this boat seems to be pretty rare. I also have a late 40s, early 50s Atlas motor. This is what they call a "dock buster". No forward or reverse. You start it and it goes! The motor runs great but needs all of the seals replaced.
Curious if any one out there can tell me what they are worth, as is. Also, can I list / sell them on this site?
Thank you all in advance!
Dave

Well ? just because it's made by the tin foil company, and there aren't a lot of them around ? Even if it is rare ?
Is it desirable ? I'm looking at it as a row boat with a small outboard. If you're looking at it as a lottery win ?
Probably not.... The only folks that may give you a good buck, may be a alumi-head, that just likes aluminum boats.
I'm not here to give you bad news ? But you have to look at the big picture ? I'm sure it may have sentimental value to you ? But in it's present condition ? Don't look for a big payday ? It would be a nice looking boat if you polish it up, take it to a boat show, and put a for sale sign on it. Boat shows get folks in the mood to dive into a buy ? Just my opinion ?

I think it's a cool boat that needs a lot of work. Also a cool motor that needs a good going though. You could list it for sale on the Glassifieds section on this site. What part of the country are you in?

White Lake , Michigan

Perhaps it's a Reynolds Aluminum Co. boat. I think that RJ Reynolds is tabaccy & etc?

You could also put a free ad on the Antique Outboard Motor Club site at www.aomci.org/classifieds/