1963 Sea Scamp new owner in need of Help!

[wvmountaineer1]

I just aquired a 14' sea scamp and was wondering if anyone had information on the specifications associated with it. My father in-law is donating a 20 hp 1973 Mercury OB to my cause and according to the my calculations this size motor is within the limits of my boat. Any insight?

Thanks for your help

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1963 Sea Scamp new owner in need of Help!

WV welcome to iboats and as soon as we see pics the Starcraft club . Give me a few minutes and I will see what I can pull up on your boat.

Rick

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1963 Sea Scamp new owner in need of Help!

OK heres what I have for ya your boat was rated for up to 15 HP and weighs 142 pounds from the factory . Let me know if you need any other info.


Rick

 

[wvmountaineer1]

Re: 1963 Sea Scamp new owner in need of Help!

Great info! Thanks for the info. Do you think that it'll handle a 20 HP OB? My father in-law is passing down one of his motors and I can't pass on it. I'm sure that it's too much motor and I'll have to eventually get a larger boat but I'm hoping that the combination will work for the time being.

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1963 Sea Scamp new owner in need of Help!

I dont think the extra 5HP will hurt anything and the 5 and 20 HP motors most likely weigh the same anyways so you should be fine with a 20 on it . I wouldnt go any bigger but 20HP should be ok .


Rick

 

[wvmountaineer1]

Re: 1963 Sea Scamp new owner in need of Help!

Thanks again for the help. Any idea of the capacity of that boat? I came up with around 700 lbs from the USCG calculations and was wondering if that is within the ball park.

I'll probably be bothering you all again once I get working on restoring the boat after I get it from my dad. I'll get some pics uploaded also.