Hi,
First post here so I'll just dive right in.
Just picked up a 14' Starcraft Seafarer, and based on what's left of the VIN sticker I believe it is a 1963 model. We got it from an older friend (in his 70's) and he said he got it from his dad. The s/n starts with 63- so I assume that is the model year.
The sticker lists the serial number, model name and length, and max hp of 40hp. Did the capacity/VIN plates back then not list any weight or passenger capacities? Can anyone point me to a picture of what a similar capacity plate looks like?
The boat came with a Mercury 200 20hp outboard that I've been able to figure out from a web s/n search is a 1974 model engine. Our friend said he can't start it anymore due to shoulder problems. It does turn over but I need to wait for our garden hose to thaw out before I can try to start it. Any links to owner's manuals or service manuals or gas/oil ratios would be appreciated. I assume the small flip lever on the side of the engine is a reverse accuator of some sort since I can see it flexing a cable housing leading to the lower unit.
Anyway, I'll try to post some pics of the boat via my phone browser, otherwise I'll do that in a day or two once I'm back on the computer. I'm in Wisconsin between Milwaukee and Sheboygan and will update my profile soon.
First post here so I'll just dive right in.
Just picked up a 14' Starcraft Seafarer, and based on what's left of the VIN sticker I believe it is a 1963 model. We got it from an older friend (in his 70's) and he said he got it from his dad. The s/n starts with 63- so I assume that is the model year.
The sticker lists the serial number, model name and length, and max hp of 40hp. Did the capacity/VIN plates back then not list any weight or passenger capacities? Can anyone point me to a picture of what a similar capacity plate looks like?
The boat came with a Mercury 200 20hp outboard that I've been able to figure out from a web s/n search is a 1974 model engine. Our friend said he can't start it anymore due to shoulder problems. It does turn over but I need to wait for our garden hose to thaw out before I can try to start it. Any links to owner's manuals or service manuals or gas/oil ratios would be appreciated. I assume the small flip lever on the side of the engine is a reverse accuator of some sort since I can see it flexing a cable housing leading to the lower unit.
Anyway, I'll try to post some pics of the boat via my phone browser, otherwise I'll do that in a day or two once I'm back on the computer. I'm in Wisconsin between Milwaukee and Sheboygan and will update my profile soon.
