70's 16' Starcraft SS Rebuild

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rustin14

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I bought a Starcraft SS a few weeks ago and have started to tear it apart. Boy am I glad I found this site. I unfortunately didn't know much about outboards and ended up with a '72 50hp Evinrude with the electric shift. I think the motor will be fine the compression is good but it seems to need a new water impeller and pump. I paid $750 for everything which I thought was a fair price. I cant believe how many rebuild threads there are of my exact boat and am super stoked to get this rebuilt. I am new to all of this but gonna dive in head first. I will post some pics here soon.
 
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Re: 70's 16' Starcraft SS Rebuild

Welcome to the tin drydock, Rust. You're off to a good start. With pics, I mean. LOL We have a lot of SS's here, from mild to wild. What plans do you have for her? Have fun.
 
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Re: 70's 16' Starcraft SS Rebuild

Thanks for the welcome. I plan on making it into a fishing rig with a front casting platform with storage and live well. I've got most of the floor out now and need to build a motor stand to do any more work. The foam is in decent shape and floor cam out nicely so I can use it as a template.IMG_20121004_200659_091.jpgIMG_20121004_200713_792.jpgIMG_20121004_200732_525.jpgIMG_20121004_200843_807.jpg
 
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Re: 70's 16' Starcraft SS Rebuild

rustin14 said:
Thanks for the welcome. I plan on making it into a fishing rig with a front casting platform with storage and live well. I've got most of the floor out now and need to build a motor stand to do any more work. The foam is in decent shape and floor cam out nicely so I can use it as a template.View attachment 171223View attachment 171224View attachment 171225View attachment 171226
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Cant wait to watch it unfold.

I converted a similar 17' boat to a more hardcore fishing boat. I'm still not done, but re-doing some of it this winter anyhow.

Where are you from, and what kind of fishing do you do?
 
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