1972 Starcraft Nova

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

Nice rig...gotta love a yellow tin Starcraft with a 80hp Merc on the transom

I am with the rest of the gang when I say that I thought it was a 'glass rig at first glance myself

The windshield makes it look sleeker than a Jupiter but the hull looks very similar. It's a rare bird to say the least, nice score

 

[ammo]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

one more thing for those who havent looked hard at the pictures the brown strip down the side is a decal placed where the hull has a indention all the way down the side stamped in the alum.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

Very cool rare boat. Welcome to the Starmada!

 

[GLG fishing]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

Nice boat and welcome to the club.
Yours would have to rank up there with the three most rare Starcraft models.
Last winter we saw the rare (pre aluminum) galvanized steel Starcraft skiff.
It was built like a tank. Horse trough tank that is.
Next comes the tunnel hull 98 mph glass boat we saw on CL last week.
Now yours, a Starcraft Nova, a name I have never heard of.
The hull looks a holiday but the windshield is totally different.
Good luck with your repairs and if you read the restoration thread
It will give you a firm grip on where to start.

At this rate we may have boats come out of the woodwork for years.
GLG

 

[Daltonxj]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

The dash also looks like the '79 Holiday....

nice tinny by the way... nice find... Welcome to the Armada

 

[ammo]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

water leaking in around where the transome and metal meet sealed it ,
also just got a bilage pump and installed it today to the original switch in the dash and it works.......
had a $20 lifejacket gave to me today....saved some money there...lol
now waiting to get off work friday to get back out on the water wiuth her
also get her name picked out with some help from you all calling these old boats tin cans......LOL

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

I like it! Expecially the top of the T, nice touch.
If the transom leaks it probably means rotten wood, which means weak transom. Be careful, wouldn't want the motor or transom to go bye-bye

 

[ammo]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

here is where it was leaking you can see where i resealed it back up the wood looks good...and solid...

thanks for the complement now i got to get the decal cut and applied

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

Yeah I like the name too, and that Merc is in very nice shape as well

 

[ammo]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

my son tubing behind my the nova

 

[starcrafter65]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

I had that motor on my Nassau - 4 cylinder right. That boat should jump like a scalded cat when you punch it. Not to mention anything but several months ago I started a thread wondering if anyone had ever seen a nova...there was an 18' nova with and I/O option too!

 

[ammo]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

yes its a 4 cyl. but dont want to idle the best but will run good..and fly across the water around 40mph
if what this guy says is true he is up closer to you in NH
he is asking more for it than i gave for mine i also got a 80hp with mine....
if there as rare as everyone say might be worth the look

16' Starcraft Nova with 60HP Merc Outboard - (Cornish,NH)
http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/1861970852.html

 

[ammo]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

back out on the lake with decals installed

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

That is a sweet looking boat!! It just looks fast.....

 

[ammo]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

it is truely a head turner , even got a complement from a Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Officer sat. evening....p.s. didnt check me either we were going out of a no wake zone after launching at Wax boat ramp dock/marina on Nolin river/lake .....
have passed several boats just to watch them look around at her smile and wave....
she will run real close to 40mph
thanks
mitchell

 

[flatsider45]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

Me likey likey.Nice looking ride. and quick too! Great find ! Welcome to the tin heads! Enjoy ! I like the red white and blue underline on the starcraft emblem.I may do that to mine.

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

I agree with Dave, that thing looks sleek. The color sure does look nice with the lines of the boat. Ammo, I'd suggest a good coat of paint on that transom, you know, an ounce of prevention....

 

[ammo]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

going to wait till this winter when they drop the lake down and replace the wood on the outside , i got a sheet of nylon, like a plastick material used in factorys , i am thinking about using instead of wood?????
then paint everything then.....
Nolin river/lake is a cor. of engeeres flood control lake so the drop it of a winter and raise it back up in the spring got another month or so to have fun....

 

[captainnate]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

Hi everybody,

I'm new to boating and this forum. I have a 1972 Starcraft Nova, 18 foot, with a 120 mercruiser. I just got it from my father-in-law. It runs, but needs a little work. I am worried about the transom, which has some very soft spots. This is a great forum, definitely lots of info and experience here.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1972 Starcraft Nova

Welcome captain! Sounds like a cool boat. We'd love to see some pics of it. Start a new thread in Starcraft section so we can check it out.