1940(something) 12' Starcraft Magnesium Semi V-Hull

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DGrisham

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Starcraft bought Dowcraft which was Dow Chemical0614110300a.jpgmy boat.jpg
 

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Well, thats pretty cool. No open flames near the boat though! ha!
 

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Well, thats pretty cool. No open flames near the boat though! ha!
No worries until you have some mag shavings or dust piled up.
 

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:D Looks to me like it's a magnesium boat, nice find DG;)

1950 Starcraft ad from April 1950 Field & Stream
 

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I just noticed the faded logo that reads "Magnesium Starcraft". Magnesium is in cursive above Starcraft - look hard the two pics. I'm thinking on shooting on some paint and sticking it in the water.
 

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Blue2Green

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Re: 1940(something) 12' Starcraft Magnesium Semi V-Hull

That is a cool looking old girl... I wouldnt mind using her around some of our smaller lakes for fishing.
 

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That logo is cool. You gotta see if you can recreate something similar for it.
 

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I don't have a clue what color this boat was born with so let the experiments begin! I also kept the original wood and replaced it with Mohogany.
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Just found this thread Grisham...

What a cool ol boat you have there, very cool!

Congratulations!
 

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Great looking boat! I have Magnesium Dowcraft that I purchased for the niece of the original owner. It is all complete but needs to be restored. I have reached out to Dow and did not get a reply. I would like to gather more information and restore back to original. This is a link to photos of my boat and more discussion about the boat. Have fun with the boat and it's great to see others that are interested in a little history.
http://www.fiberglassics.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=826
 

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Thanks Goin70. It's a pleasure. Your link has supplied me with the only information I know of about this boat - thanks. Have you seen any other boats like these around? I would love to find out what year my boat is! I'd also love to see more pictures of your boat! Thanks, Dennis
 

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I dont understand why so many people doubt your burn test. Has everyone forgotten that aluminum doesn't burn ? Hello
but Mag certainly DOES !

Tim
 

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Bought one used in the 80's. Live near the plant. Guy told me it was a magnesium short run trying to get a light weight product. Very light. Would not hold paint when he painted it. They are in New Paris, Indiana now if you want to contact them.
 
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