Re: 1976 starcraft 30' boat - $4500 (hampden)
I agree too small of trailer. Trailers are not cheap especially if you are going to use it in salt water and will need a galvanized one. I got a 21 foot with a trailer for a 17-19 foot boat so the tongue was too short. I just got finished extending the tonge and reinforcing the trailer. Now I need 2 heavier axles and I plan to put disc brakes on one axles with probably a electric/hydralic set up. My boat weight is 4100 on the trailer axles full of fishing gear, fuel, 25hp kicker. 140 i/o
I wish I had a 30' ss that would be a nice ocean runner. 160 hp v-6 is a good engine for fishing, but not water skiing. my 21 foot with the 140 hp has a top speed of about 25-27 mph at sea level.