Good day folks.
I just picked up a 1980 Holiday 181 with an OMC 140hp and OMC outdrive. Up until last winter, the boat had been stored in a double car port. Unfortunately this last winter the roof collapsed and broke both side windows. I first came across it on Kijiji and his price was $1500.00. The following morning I looked and it was $600.00. I messaged the seller and met up to look at it. The only thing I did was see if the engine would turn. Offered $500 and the deal was made.
I picked the boat up today and have just started cleaning it out. There are leaves and spruce needles everywhere as well as the glass from the broken side windows. I removed the engine cover and rear seats. The transom is rock solid but the floor has a couple soft spots. The hull number indicates build date of October 1980. I pulled the dipstick and the oil looks like it hasn’t even circulated through the engine. I then removed the oil filler cap and put my finger in and rubbed it around. To my surprise my finger came out clean. The oil cap was spotless as well.
I have always wanted a Starcraft Holiday ever since my father bought his new back in 69. I redid a 16 1/2’ fiberglass boat last year that turned out great but I just don’t like the way it (doesn’t) handle rougher waters. I know from past experience that Starcraft hulls are very strong and can take quite a bit of abuse. As kids, my brothers and I proved it. I’m really looking forward to getting it back into shape and into the water. Once I have my post requirements I’ll post up some pictures.
I just picked up a 1980 Holiday 181 with an OMC 140hp and OMC outdrive. Up until last winter, the boat had been stored in a double car port. Unfortunately this last winter the roof collapsed and broke both side windows. I first came across it on Kijiji and his price was $1500.00. The following morning I looked and it was $600.00. I messaged the seller and met up to look at it. The only thing I did was see if the engine would turn. Offered $500 and the deal was made.
I picked the boat up today and have just started cleaning it out. There are leaves and spruce needles everywhere as well as the glass from the broken side windows. I removed the engine cover and rear seats. The transom is rock solid but the floor has a couple soft spots. The hull number indicates build date of October 1980. I pulled the dipstick and the oil looks like it hasn’t even circulated through the engine. I then removed the oil filler cap and put my finger in and rubbed it around. To my surprise my finger came out clean. The oil cap was spotless as well.
I have always wanted a Starcraft Holiday ever since my father bought his new back in 69. I redid a 16 1/2’ fiberglass boat last year that turned out great but I just don’t like the way it (doesn’t) handle rougher waters. I know from past experience that Starcraft hulls are very strong and can take quite a bit of abuse. As kids, my brothers and I proved it. I’m really looking forward to getting it back into shape and into the water. Once I have my post requirements I’ll post up some pictures.
