1977 Starcraft?

I looking at an 18' 1977 Starcraft. Vin STRD 95440177. Was a dual console with windshield and a forward deck. Any ideas what model this may be?
Any help or information is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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If it's got a closed bow it's most likely a Holiday.

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Starcraft SuperSport(SS)

Great boats for fishing, cruising and skiing/tubing. I can't wait to get mine on the water again this spring. There are a few of us restoring SuperSports from the 70s currently. They came in 16/18/22ft hulls.

edit(thought it was open bow) EZ is right if its a closed bow. Both models are good boats to restore.

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Thanks for the info. I think I'll go check it out today. The guys asking about $700 for the hull and trailer. It will need some work but a lot of it is there.

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Well, I checked it out. It's an SS. 18' like I said. No motor, no seats, no control box. The floor is in good shape, the hull looks great, the trailer is good and strong with new tires. I can get it for $500 if I'm quick. My wife wants me to get a sea kayak instead but she won't leave me if I get this. It could sit in the yard for a minute till I have the time and money to finish off. I don't think I can go wrong for $500. What do you think guys?

Thanks.

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I don't think I can go wrong for $500.

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I agree The way I see it...I paid $1000 total. $250 each for my 16' hull, trailer, 80hp Merc, and CMC trim/tilt bracket.

So in your case you're paying $250 each for the hull and trailer. Great deal on a nice-looking package(we do need to see some more pictures though too)

Good luck with the purchase.

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Sounds good to me, snatch it up! Shoot me a PM if you still need a kayak, I know a guy, eh!

Have Fun!

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looks like a bargain to me, question tho don't the last 2 digits in the hull I.D.
indicate year either a typo or it is a 77 maybe ?

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For $500 that'd be a steal.

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Sounds like a deal, grab it up!

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Well, I got it! Thanks for the help. It wasn't too hard to figure out that was a good deal. My wife even thought that was a lot of boat for $500. She even said, without any coaching, that since I saved her almost $400 by replacing the radiator in her Honda instead of letting Honda do it, that it was almost like getting the boat for $100. I love that woman! Back to the boat, I could put a motor and controls and a couple of seats in it and be in the water. The floor isn't that bad. Only a few spots. I'm sure that while I'm getting power for it, I'll pull up the carpet and really see what I've got. My natural inclination is to stay true to the original design, I'll be asking more questions regarding this later. I need to think about what I want to do in this boat to really decide. I wasn't looking for a boat. I've been looking for a suitable trailer to make a kayak trailer out of. It only took a second to realize this wasn't the trailer for that and when the guy starting talking about taking a sawsall to it and selling it for scrap if he didn't sell it soon, well, I couldn't have that! That even bother my wife. Yesterday I found 2 motors on Craigs list. A '73 Merc. 65 hp, and a '64 Starflite Evinrude 75hp. The Evinrude even came with the original owner's manual. Got 'em both for $100. The Evinrude looks like it has a lot of potential. I'll post some pics of them once I get the out of the back of my truck. I know better than to talk about the boat without pics, I hoping you'll let me slide for a while on the motors. Tell me what you think. Check out my Model R on the Alumacraft forum. I'm new to this site and it has already been a great resource for me. As I gain knowledge and skill, I hope to be able to return the favor some day. Thanks all.

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Here's the last couple of pics I have for now.
Thanks again guys.

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You got an SS for $500! Wow! Looks pretty good too. Does it come with any of the missing parts like the 2nd console and the windshield? Not a big deal if it doesn't. You could easily fabricate the console and just about any used 3 pieces windshield should be able to be made to work.

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Love your boat man! Nice score!!! I see a whole lot of potential there, have fun!

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I see some windshield there now.

Check out my restore. I'm doing the same boat.

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ezmobee said:

Does it come with any of the missing parts like the 2nd console and the windshield?
The windshield is there. You can see it laying in the bow in the interior pic. No 2nd console, I'll have to make it.

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ezmobee said:

I see some windshield there now.

Check out my restore. I'm doing the same boat.

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Oh I've seen your restore, and a lot of other good stuff on this site. Looks great, your Jupiter too. So many boats, so few asses. We'll be talking.

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That year and spec plate do not match. According to the brochures it is only good for 140hp not that it matters. Good find and good luck

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Krichbourg welcome to the club, an 18' SS is a great hull to be working with. And you managed to save it from the scrapyard? Nice work.

Sounds like you are taking a numbers aproach to the motors Either would plane her out easily.

Good luck with the new rig

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Krichbourg said:

My natural inclination is to stay true to the original design, I'll be asking more questions regarding this later. I need to think about what I want to do in this boat to really decide.

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I like the sound of that. When I began searching for a boat I saw a lot of rigs set up for fishing and that is way down on my list of things to do. Some folks on this forum take a saw to the covered bows to put in a pedestal seat and I cringe, just buy a fishing boat! So I applaud your goal.

Albert