Hi,
I just signed up on this forum. I?ve never owned a boat and never really have been all that interested in them but I live in a area that has great boating and recently I?ve been thinking I might like a practical boat so after researching a little I came up with a 18? older Starcraft as being what I am looking for. I live in Duluth MN and want something big enough to go out on Lake Superior on a nice day (not too far from shore).
I know next to nothing about boats but I am knowledgeable on cars, motorcycles, etc general motorized recreational equipment.
My first question I was hoping someone could give some advice on is whether a I/O or a outboard is generally preferable. I always had the impression that a I/O was a better set up, lasted longer, easier/cheaper to repair, etc than a outboard. I?m assuming that being a 4 cycle vs. two cycle that a I/O burns considerably less gas.
Any tips on pros/cons of either?
Also, another question. In general is there a difference in depth of the various 18? Starcraft aluminum hulls from the 70?s?
A local boat I am going to take a look at is advertised as a 1976 120 HP I/O. Can anybody tell me what motor and drive it will be?
I just signed up on this forum. I?ve never owned a boat and never really have been all that interested in them but I live in a area that has great boating and recently I?ve been thinking I might like a practical boat so after researching a little I came up with a 18? older Starcraft as being what I am looking for. I live in Duluth MN and want something big enough to go out on Lake Superior on a nice day (not too far from shore).
I know next to nothing about boats but I am knowledgeable on cars, motorcycles, etc general motorized recreational equipment.
My first question I was hoping someone could give some advice on is whether a I/O or a outboard is generally preferable. I always had the impression that a I/O was a better set up, lasted longer, easier/cheaper to repair, etc than a outboard. I?m assuming that being a 4 cycle vs. two cycle that a I/O burns considerably less gas.
Any tips on pros/cons of either?
Also, another question. In general is there a difference in depth of the various 18? Starcraft aluminum hulls from the 70?s?
A local boat I am going to take a look at is advertised as a 1976 120 HP I/O. Can anybody tell me what motor and drive it will be?
