I am buying a fiberglass Sport-craft 1973 tri hull . I think its a sportsman 160 .

[rbozzi]

I am buying a fiberglass Sport-craft 1973 tri hull . I think its a sportsman 160 . I need some help finding a brochure or manual for it . Ive included pics . It has a merc 50hp on it and looks pretty clean for $500.00 . The motor needs a lower end . What do you guys think of this boat ?

 

[Bill3434]

Re: I am buying a fiberglass Sport-craft 1973 tri hull . I think its a sportsman 160

It looks almost like my '70 c-gull 16ft. I haven't found anything that helps me about my model, I did find some info about models from the mid 60's. But they were kind of vague. Nobody responded to my thread about my boat. Maybe I didn't ask the right questions. I guess I'll find my answers this winter when I open it up.

 

[Bill3434]

Re: I am buying a fiberglass Sport-craft 1973 tri hull . I think its a sportsman 160

I bought mine for $500. Had to get a different engine ($800), new seats ($300), hull work, engine tune-up, fishing seats ($400). That was the 1st year. I'm happy with it cheaper than payments on a new boat and motor. I have a winter projects for the boat this winter. With all of that it's worth the effort; at least if I break down or have problems on the lake I have a clue as to what is wrong. I think the boat you are looking at is worth the $500. Provided it doesn't leak, a good transom and deck. If the engine has problems you can trade it for one that works with some bucks added to the price or buy a used one and part the engine out good used parts still have quite a bit of value.

If you find problems with the boat this site is a good place to go to for advice and how to ideas.

 

[G-Daddy]

Re: I am buying a fiberglass Sport-craft 1973 tri hull . I think its a sportsman 160

There is not much in the way of old Sportcraft literature available on the internet based on my searches.