This is my first Thread on the iboat forum.
I have just bought a 1984 Starcraft 16ft boat at a very good price.
So far I know the floor has to be replaced, was left uncovered for a period of time, 2009 was the last registration date.
The owner told me it needed a coil and so far I've seen it needs a starter switch also. It turns over if you put the battery direct to the starter.
The seats I think are savable, sort of rough but not torn
The trailer will need to be up graded, but in good shape.
The hull is in very good shape, it doesn't show signs of abuse.
Right now, I have removed what flooring was remaining, the foam is in good condition I think it looks ok, I've covered it trying to let it dry out. I was going to buy treated 3/4 plywood but learned here on this forum that treated wood and aluminum doesn't mix so I need a suggestion here. I will also glue boat carpet on top of of the plywood.
At the same time I am looking at the engine, it looks fairly simple, I haven't tested the coils yet to see which is bad.
? does other coils interchange with each other? Working with motorcycles sometime parts will interchange.
I would really like to hear it run before getting to deep into this project. If it only needs regular stuff done like carb clean, coils etc. I'll be ok but if it gets pretty expensive it'll get tough.
Anyway that's where I am so far, as I progress I'll keep you posted!
I have just bought a 1984 Starcraft 16ft boat at a very good price.
So far I know the floor has to be replaced, was left uncovered for a period of time, 2009 was the last registration date.
The owner told me it needed a coil and so far I've seen it needs a starter switch also. It turns over if you put the battery direct to the starter.
The seats I think are savable, sort of rough but not torn
The trailer will need to be up graded, but in good shape.
The hull is in very good shape, it doesn't show signs of abuse.
Right now, I have removed what flooring was remaining, the foam is in good condition I think it looks ok, I've covered it trying to let it dry out. I was going to buy treated 3/4 plywood but learned here on this forum that treated wood and aluminum doesn't mix so I need a suggestion here. I will also glue boat carpet on top of of the plywood.
At the same time I am looking at the engine, it looks fairly simple, I haven't tested the coils yet to see which is bad.
? does other coils interchange with each other? Working with motorcycles sometime parts will interchange.
I would really like to hear it run before getting to deep into this project. If it only needs regular stuff done like carb clean, coils etc. I'll be ok but if it gets pretty expensive it'll get tough.
Anyway that's where I am so far, as I progress I'll keep you posted!
