Transom just looks different in pics. The Torpedo requires a long shaft motor.
Aristocraft is only 2 people now. Claude Turner’s son Bill and Bill’ son Scott are the entire workforce. They restore old Aristocrafts when customers bring them in. He said they maybe build about 12-14 new boats per year. The grandfather retired in the very early 80’s I think they told me and they brought back the brand shortly after. They still make the cast aluminum parts using old techniques of sand casting. Great thing is you can get many parts for the old boats still.
The sliding tops on the 19teen Fiberglass models was pretty cool. Out behind one of their buildings, they still have an original plug used to make the 19teen model. Lots of history around their facilities.
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