1968 Starcraft Remodel

[Dan1982]

Hi Everyone,

My dad and I have been rebuilding a 68 Starcraft 14 ft for the last 2 years. We have the original 40HP electic shift motor and it's been rebuilt but it seems to be on it's last leg. My mechanic said we would be lucky to get 2 seasons out of it and we've only made it a few months.

I bought a replacement engine but it's a 75HP and it has a bolt through transom mount, is that something I can install on my transom? Do I need any other brackets or will the standard bracket work?

The current motor is a clam on style.

 

[StarTed]

Check the HP rating for your boat. I think the 75 HP is too heavy and too much power for your boat.

It's the max rated for my 16' Starcraft.

 

[Dan1982]

That's what I was afraid of. It was just too good of an offer to turn down the 75.

 

[Watermann]

Welcome aboard :wave:

Another thing to think about is what's the transom height on your 14'r? 15" is for a short shaft motor and 20" in long shaft.

I agree that a 75 would be way over powered for that size boat. A newer 35 that is prop rated would be great, just make sure the shaft length matches your boat.