Boat Identification

I just received a 1974 Starcraft with a Mercruiser 120 i/o engine. I need to istall a new floor, and seats in it. What do you recomend I use for the flooring? Also How do I identify which Starcraft model I have, so i can get specs for the boat?

Re: Boat Identification

Welcome to iboats.

We have an entire forum devoted to Starcrafts, and another forum for restoration projects, many of which are Starcrafts.

So, Start here:


Starcraft Boats



http://forums.iboats.com/starcraft-boats/starcraft-rebuilds-restorations-theyre-all-here-494143.html





There is a thread at the top of the page, which links to most model year Starcraft brochures.
Of course, post a few photos, and the length of your boat, and I'm sure one of us will tell you exactly what you have.

For the floor, use 5/8 or 3/4" plywood, NOT pressure treated if it is an aluminum boat, but sealed in either SPAR varnish, or epoxy resin.

THen cover with a very good grade of marine carpet, or use a marine vinyl like Nautalex if you don't want to spend time cleaning and vacuuming the carpet.

Ok, we're waiting on the photos of you new baby.


Oh, and fill in you location, as us fellow members of "The Starmada Fleet" like to keep tabs on each other.

Re: Boat Identification

I live in Arkansaw, Wi. I got the boat, motor, trailer, and title for free. The hull in in amazing shape for how old it is. The seats are rotted but can be rebuilt. It has a mercruiser 120 L4 engine that is currently stuck. I will get some pics on here this weekend. I look forward to all the knowledge I will be getting from you guys.

Re: Boat Identification

Cool.


Glass ? or Aluminum?

Re: Boat Identification

I just found out today that it is a 1974 18ft Starcraft SuperSport. It has an aluminum hull. I aslo found out that i'm going to have to pull the engine, hone the cylinders, and re-ring the pistons. I forgot to take some pics of it tonight, but i'll get some on here soon. I do have a question about the trim/tilt operation. I can make it go done but not up. I think i'm supposed to push both buttons for up, but all I hear is a soft click noise from what I think is a solenoid, any thoughts?