1988 HarborCraft?

[Nova3]

Hey guys new to the community and have a quick question. I bought this today for $250. Guy says it's a 1988 HarborCraft, but I cannot find it online anywhere to research. Can anyone tell me exactly what model this would be? Thanks.

 

[Nova3]

No one?

 

[Scott Danforth]

what does your paperwork you got with the boat tell you? (Title, Registration and Bill of Sale)

without paperwork, it is most likely a yard planter

expect to dump about $8k into it as it looks like a severe project. expect the stringers, transom, sole to be rotten.

Harborcraft was part of Holiday Rambler RV

 

[airshot]

I do remember seeing them in my younger days...big heavy tug boat like craft...not very popular if my memory is correct. Unless you want a big deep project you might consider it a parts boat.

 

[mr 88]

I just Googled Harbor Craft boats , and all sorts of info came up , including a link to JD Powers , that has a breakdown of models . It includes length , beam and power options. I don't understand why in this day and age that isn't one of the first things you do when looking for info , instead of , " no one? " after you didn't get any answers.

 

[Nova3]

I just Googled Harbor Craft boats , and all sorts of info came up , including a link to JD Powers , that has a breakdown of models . It includes length , beam and power options. I don't understand why in this day and age that isn't one of the first things you do when looking for info , instead of , " no one? " after you didn't get any answers.

None of the boats on that list are this boat. I actually spent quite a good amount of time looking through Google for it. My first thought was not to come sign up for a forum to ask this question instead of typing in a few words into Google. But thank you for your input.

 

[Nova3]

what does your paperwork you got with the boat tell you? (Title, Registration and Bill of Sale)

without paperwork, it is most likely a yard planter

expect to dump about $8k into it as it looks like a severe project. expect the stringers, transom, sole to be rotten.

Harborcraft was part of Holiday Rambler RV

No paperwork currently. I got it from a storage auction. Didn't think it was going to cost that much to get running but thanks for letting me know. Worst case I'm sure I can scrap the boat and sell the trailer for the $250 I spent for it.

 

[briangcc]

What does the registering authority say it is? You have the MO registration number (which appears to be somewhat current) and it should have a HID in the back right on the outside of the transom. They should be able to tell you some info from that.

Otherwise...old boat, needs plenty of investigation before judging it launch worthy. In the very limited photo I don't see an outboard sticking up so I guess this is an I/O? If so, plan on bellows and an impeller at a bare, bare minimum. Fluids, plugs, belts, and filters would be other items.

 

[Nova3]

What does the registering authority say it is? You have the MO registration number (which appears to be somewhat current) and it should have a HID in the back right on the outside of the transom. They should be able to tell you some info from that.

Otherwise...old boat, needs plenty of investigation before judging it launch worthy. In the very limited photo I don't see an outboard sticking up so I guess this is an I/O? If so, plan on bellows and an impeller at a bare, bare minimum. Fluids, plugs, belts, and filters would be other items.

I'll call them and see what they have to say, thank you!

 

[southkogs]

Harbor Craft is out of business. You can see a little about them HERE. Most likely they were a flash in the pan builder from the trailer boat days. Lots of boats like that one (Hurricane, Four Winns, Viking, etc.), so it wasn't hard to make a "me too" product.

Welcome aboard.