Another Starcraft finds a new home

[Rudi2]

Sold my 16' c/c Starcraft about 2 weeks ago and had my eye on this '75 S/S 16 listed on Craigslist for a while, just didn't want to drive the 200 miles to see it. Finally decided to make the trip and take a look, and it followed me home. Typical partially rotted wood in seat bases and plywood on front of console, floor seems good though. Needs a good cleaning and eventially maybe paint and interior work. Steering is froze up; it has a '93 Johnson 70hp with t&t that is seized, it'll probably go on Craigslist as a parts motor. I have an '89 50hp Johnson in the garage that's been looking for a home. Don't plan on getting too anxious on it right away, just as I get time. Attached a few pictures, also one sitting next to my Sea Nymph SS150 70 hp, the Nymph is a quick,sleek little boat, but the Starcraft sure is roomier outfit. Oh, priced at $600, figured it was worth that.

 

[steve`ss]

Re: Another Starcraft finds a new home

looks like a nice little rig - early 70`s ???

 

[North Beach]

Re: Another Starcraft finds a new home

Based upon the paint scheme, a 75 or 76?

Edit-Duh! I see now it's a 75. Nice lookin rig!

 

[fshngho]

Re: Another Starcraft finds a new home

Welcome Rudi, sure looks like its in good shape. Bow rails look new soooo, where is it you said you park it?
Your going to have to take care of soft wood some day but you certainly got a heck of a deal

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Another Starcraft finds a new home

Another SS..lol
GREAT looking boat..She doesnt look like she needs much..Love the soft blue too

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Another Starcraft finds a new home

Great new rig you have there, really sharp! I think you got a super deal too. Part that motor out and that boat will be a downright steal!! I've been looking for just such a score, well done!

Cheers!

 

[Rudi2]

Re: Another Starcraft finds a new home

Ya,I think it'll make a nice one when everything is done. I could of swore they told me it had an old Mercury on it, so it was a nice surprise to drive up and see that Johnson hanging on the back, and after checking the numbers to find out it is a 1993 model. I've found out the later ('91 up) OMC Tilt&trim's are called fast track, and go for a pretty penny -- $300 up on e-bay. So should do alright parting that motor out. You just never know what you'll run into, looks like this will turn out to be a pretty good deal. I've read a lot of the restoration threads, I'm sure questions will follow! ;-)