1967 starcraft falcon 14ft.

[poohbear17721]

I am buying a 67 falcon this coming week and would like to know where to get a bimini top that would attach to the windshield. The owner has told me that the boat has the original forward/backward bench seat. He said the seat is still solid but has some cracks in the vinyl. I might want to refinish. Any ideas on where to get either item done?

 

[odyssey350kc]

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I know iboats sells bimini tops, not sure if they attach to the windshield though. On the seats I was going to get my 2 back to back loungers redone I got a quote at a reupholstering place, and they wanted $1,200. Bought 2 new ones for $200 each from walmart.com

 

[jasoutside]

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If you want a boat cover that will likely be a custom job for your local tent/awning/upholstery guy.

Otherwise you'll need to go Bimini.

Great pricing on seats:
Wise Deluxe Lounge Seat - Walmart.com

Welcome to iboats:welcome:

 

[ezmobee]

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Bimini tops do not typically attach to the windshield

The tops that do, are called convertible tops

Also I think there are some "universal" options available, convertible tops are generally a custom job done by your local canvas shop.

 

[poohbear17721]

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this is my new boat.

 

[jbcurt00]

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Great looking Falcon!

Look for a local upholstery shop, or do the re-vinyl yourself.. Hows the plywood deck & transom? They're probably 66+yrs old too.

 

[poohbear17721]

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The plywood looks good. The previous owner said both were replaced about 2 years ago.

 

[odyssey350kc]

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Love the color. I would slap some 01 stickers and a flag on that thing pronto.

 

[classiccat]

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sweet boat!!!! what a find!

 

[barato2]

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love that orange!
and welcome to the mob.

ignore Odyssey, he's just mad that he didn't get born 2000 miles further south. but maybe if we keep dropping hints, he'll go buy another one that he can paint up in General Lee colors. guess it will have to be a cabin boat, tho, for the flag on roof.

 

[InMotion]

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Nice Falcon man!! Welcome to tinsanity! Despite the duct tape... I like the seats! Should be a great little boat!

J.

 

[poohbear17721]

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there was an older starcraft aluminum cabinboat . looked about 18-20 ft. It was 10 miles down the road from me. They had 1500 obo. It was too big for my car to pull so i didn't even stop to look. Maybe he can come and get it from NH.

 

[poohbear17721]

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what would be the best sealant to use when mounting the depth finder transducer? Is there a marine grade silicon? I just want to make sure the screw holes won't leak.

 

[poohbear17721]

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what would be the best sealant to use when mounting the depth finder transducer? Is there a marine grade silicon? I just want to make sure the screw holes won't leak.

 

[dozerII]

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Hey pb, great looking Falcon. 3M 4200 marine sealant is the one I would use.

 

[InMotion]

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Hey pb, great looking Falcon. 3M 4200 marine sealant is the one I would use.

+1 on that! I find 5200 takes a longer time to cure and run's a lot more --- especially on vertical surfaces.

J.

 

[poohbear17721]

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does anyone know what the center cap looks like for the steering wheel on a 67 falcon? I have seen pictures of a few but they aren't close enough to see very well. Mine was missing when I bought the boat.

 

[jbcurt00]

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What steering wheel?

 

[poohbear17721]

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[lckstckn2smknbrls]

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Are you sure that's the factory steering wheel? I have a '68 falcon and mine is black with 3 spoke design.