1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Just in case an unexpected 15-16ft boat wanders onto the property & you need to deflect Jen's attention, if only briefly:

Not sure what the copy should read for the super-size craft you have here, but it's all I got...................

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

...great escape machine from Starcraft.

That's cool

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Can't leave you alone for a minute. How many boats u got now 5 or 10? Just checking up on you.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Can't leave you alone for a minute. How many boats u got now 5 or 10? Just checking up on you.

HA! Good to see you PST, been a while!

Actually buddy, I'm just a 2 boat man at the moment.

I'm scouting for a 3rd that ought to be the honest cure to the MBS, I think:joyous:

 

[barato2]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

a 2 boat man
it's just that one happens to be the battleship Graf Spee. i've heard vague rumors about that 3d boat......that Jas is negotiating with the Navy to let him at the USS Arizona....

 

[Gibbles]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

bigger does seem to be the only way to cure mbs

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Nope, smaller fellas, I've got a gap in the 15'-18' range. I'm pretty sure that once that gap is filled, I should be allllllll set:becky:

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Nope, smaller fellas, I've got a gap in the 15'-18' range. I'm pretty sure that once that gap is filled, I should be allllllll set:becky:

That's what they all say... Then it will be a type of boat you don't have but "always wanted". :wof:

Is the admiral reading your posts, sorry man I don't want to blow it for you down the road. :black_eyed:

 

[redneck joe]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

does a canoe count towards MBS? I'm hoping not. I want one and my wife has 'cured' me of MBS.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

I'm serious guys, 3 boats and I should be good!

Well, until I "need" another, then, well.....

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All right, laced up the running shoes and was headed out for the morning fat burn off. Deviated a little and ended up searching for 261 project inspiration. Check out these beauts!

Just so you guys can kinda see what direction I'm headed with this one, all utility baby:thumb:

 

[Weep'n Willy]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Those Hewes are great looking boats. Looked at them last year at the fishing shows, Birch Run show I believe. Unfortunately the price range on them is way more than I desire.....unless of course I won the lotto.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Here's a few more totally awesome boats...

 

[redneck joe]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

love the look of the sharp upward curved bow.

 

[ben2go]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Here's a few more totally awesome boats...

I am crushing hard on the last red boat.That is one sweet tide ride.:lol:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Hughs Craft
Duckworth
Totally awesome

Check out this sweet 26' Duckworth Offshore...

Now, I know I'll never have anything like that, but you see where I'm headed here:

Bare alum hull with a very simple paint scheme up top
Rugged, utility, no frills, no fluff
Good storage, big fish box, plenty of rod holders, big cooler


I'm really looking forward to this project. Boats like that up there ^^^ give me great motivation:joyous:

 

[DirtyHarry83]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

First, I've got to say. NICE FIND.
Second, I like the Duck Worth. Those are some REALLY nice boats.

I haven't yet had a chance to read over everything. IF that's your design plan, I am excited to see what you come up with and how you're going to use the materials.

Best of luck and well wishes.

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Some more eye candy for ya Jas,..

Not quite as sexy as the Hewes and Duckworths, But worth a mention,..

Made in the shipyard in Superior Wi,....

Lake Assault

 

[classiccat]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

I'm serious guys, 3 boats and I should be good!

Just so you guys can kinda see what direction I'm headed with this one, all utility baby:thumb:

and yours is better...it has rivets :madgrin:


...kidding aside, Hewes were always the mutt's nut's...until I saw that last Duckworth :hail:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Yah, these boats are saaawwweeeet! But, I cannot even begin to guess what they cost. What I do know is, never ever, in my lifetime, would I be able to afford such a boat.

So, let's build one, k guys?!:becky::thumb:

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Oh ya, hey, remember that little John Deere I took in on trade for the 470 anchor? Sold that yesterday for 850 bux:rockon:

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1983 26' Starcraft Sportfisherman 261V Rebuild

Yah, these boats are saaawwweeeet! But, I cannot even begin to guess what they cost. What I do know is, never ever, in my lifetime, would I be able to afford such a boat.

So, let's build one, k guys?!:becky::thumb:

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Oh ya, hey, remember that little John Deere I took in on trade for the 470 anchor? Sold that yesterday for 850 bux:rockon:

My Bro has a 21 Hewes craft, really nice boat for the big water on Slave Lake, but like you say way too much money for this guy.
Nice job on the flip of the green machine.