I got a Starcraft.

Hghlndr · Jul 30, 2011

I just went and traded for a 1976 Starcraft Super Sport. It came with a 1994 Shorelander and a 1970 Johnson 60 horse motor. It has a fitted travel/storage cover. I can't wait to get it wet. I plan on turning it into a fishing and family boat. Here are some photos as she is now.

Jayb123 · Jul 30, 2011

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Very nice and welcome aboard. I also have a 1976. Looks like yours was restored fairly recently. I like the green. I have always like green and blue

. Have fun with the splash.

bananaboater · Jul 30, 2011

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Nice looking rig. Welcome. I looked at a similar one before I bought my Jet and the owner had it set up for pleasure and fishing. He built a box that fit in the gap between the seating of the bow with a pedestal fishing seat mounted on it. It came and went as needed and kept the integrity of the boat. Shouldn't be long before it gets wet.

gfbiii51 · Jul 30, 2011

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Very nice. Welcome to the party.

I have a 1977 18' SS in Starcraft avocado green.

Huron Angler · Jul 30, 2011

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Wow she's a real beaut

Looks very much original, I like the grey carpet even though I prefer no carpet personally.

Nice score, what did you trade for her?

GLG fishing · Jul 30, 2011

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Welcome to the madness. Looks like your boat is in excellent shape.
Yea we all convert them to our needs, that's the great thing about these boats.
Around here carpet would be a no-no for fishing.
Something to do with the rain and the blood and the slim.
Good luck on your splash.
GLG

Starman8 · Jul 30, 2011

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good time to mention again the profile of the SS bow rails..................nice

starcrafter65 · Jul 30, 2011

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Well - what fun is that boat? - its already full of awesome sparkliness

chuckndiscs · Jul 30, 2011

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Welcome and very nice rig! I don't know what you traded for it but in my mind you got your value!!

Chuck

CheapboatKev · Jul 30, 2011

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Beautiful boat..
You life has changed dramatically overnight!

Welcome to the insanity of Starcraft!
When do you plan on having her on the water?

Hghlndr · Jul 30, 2011

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Huron Angler said:
Wow she's a real beaut

Looks very much original, I like the grey carpet even though I prefer no carpet personally.

Nice score, what did you trade for her?

I traded an AR-15 for her. I figure I have less than $950 in her.

GA_Boater · Jul 30, 2011

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Hghlndr said:
I traded an AR-15 for her. I figure I have less than $950 in her.

GGGRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!! Good deal on a really good looking SS. Maiden voyage coming shortly?

N1265 · Jul 30, 2011

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If you only got $950 in that boat you did very well on the trade. I would not change a thing

looks great and enjoy...

Hghlndr · Jul 30, 2011

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I just want to get a trolling motor mounted up front and build a removable area for a pedestal seat.

jasoutside · Jul 31, 2011

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Very sharp looking SS, welcome to the brohood!

Starman8 · Jul 31, 2011

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you may have to deal with the bow rail when mounting the trolling motor

Starcraft did it for some us with a later model year, like my 79

Starman8 · Jul 31, 2011

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my bow design included a permanent section for casting and still left enough room for passenger entrance figuring most stretch their legs out on the deck versus hangin feet in the well area? Latch and bolt should work.

Chet labrozzi · Jul 31, 2011

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Nice boat! Looks like your work is done and your ready for the water! Welcome aboard!

STARCRAFT16SS · Jul 31, 2011

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Very nice...let me know what your top speed turns out to be..and with what prop...I have a 1971 Starcraft with 1971 60hp Johnson...I think I need to clean out the jets on the carbs
...best speed using GPS... 30 MPH
mounted an older style trolling motor and kept most of my bow rail...see pics
You got a deal on that boat....first boat?

Hghlndr · Jul 31, 2011

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It's not my first boat, but it is the biggest boat I have ever had. I need to get the motor sorted out this week and hopefully put her in the water next Saturday.

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