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I'm switching my trailer and am converting my old load Rite roller trailer to bunks to replace the original trailer that came with my StarCraft 16 foot ss 1973. I've read a lot of conflicting opinions on how far apart to space the bunks on the hull. I figured you guys can set me on the right...
Hey Everyone,
Have a question I would love some feedback on. I want to lift my 16 foot Starcraft boat (motor off) that weighs about 6 to 700 pounds. I built a diy gantry crain that took the motor off no problem. Now I need to switch trailers and am thinking I can lift the back of the boat with...
Hey Guys,
I have a 1988 Johnson 70HP VRO on the back of a 1973 StarCraft I'm restoring and am gutting it now. I am ready to remove the motor and have everything disconnected but the the control box cables. Looking for advice on if I have to mark them somehow or do anything special when I...
Im trying to figure out what I would prefer and have read so much about VRO's my heads spinning. My new motor is a 1988 Johnson 70hp VRO. I've always premixed and am comfortable doing it. Its a small tank so not really a big deal to me. Being a 37 year old motor and I know it had been sitting...
Hi Everyone,
Was sidelined for a while but am back on on my 1973 Starcraft project and need advice on my trailer. The trailer it came on is a roller but in really rough shape. I have a load rite roller trailer from a previous boat that I want to switch it to.
The cross members on my load rite...
Hi Everyone, I just picked up a 1973 StarCraft Super Sport 16 footer. The hull seems to be in good shape but the floor and interior is shot. I wanted a project for me and my 2 sons and always loved the look of these. We are used to smaller 12 foot 15hp type boats so this will be a great step up...
