1967 starcraft with no plate on it

[Rex]

I got a 65 merc. on it. It's been change over<br />to a bass boat. It looks as somebody went<br />all through the boat I mean everything.<br />It 16'7" long.<br />It's great rnning.<br />I never really give it a thought about be over powered.<br />WHAT DO YOU MEMBERS THINK?<br />THANK YOU<br />REX A. HUBBLE

 

[SeaDawg]

Re: 1967 starcraft with no plate on it

Just from looking at your boat size (and guessing at the weight of it), it SHOULD be OK. But how does it feel on the water?<br /><br />Does it stand straight up when you open it up? (Bad news if it does)<br /><br />Does it sit fairly level in the water when not under power? (Good news if it does)<br /><br />Does it handle OK in curves under power and proper trim? (Good news if it does)<br /><br />I currently have a 17' Lowe Roughneck MT1760(only weighs about 500# with no motor & empty) and it is CG rated for 65 HP. <br /><br />Just to give you some numbers to play with.

 

[PurpleDragon]

Re: 1967 starcraft with no plate on it

Another option would be to contact Starcraft to see if they have the HP rating for that boat. Their web addy is: http://www.starcraftmarine.com <br /><br />Starcraft Marine<br /><br />Rex S

 

[Rex]

Re: 1967 starcraft with no plate on it

THANKS RICK S.