First Starcraft, 16'-1" Mariner V with '79 Evinrude 35hp Seahorse

[Buckhunter168]

Seller said this was a 1974 Starcraft but I believe its a 1969 based on the serial number. Called a local dealer to verify and they couldn't help me.

 

[Moserkr]

Sweet duck boat! Hows she run?

 

[Buckhunter168]

Runs well! I'm not a duck hunter though. Next winter I plan on stripping the boat, fixing any small leaks and re-painting. Might go through the motor as well.

 

[Moserkr]

Thats awesome it runs! All good, mine was a duck boat too before I got it. Wife doesnt want me piling dead ducks in it haha. Will be a good winter project to fix her up. Im halfway through my winter project and its almost spring!

 

[DLNorth]

That is a strange S/N.
I have been "collecting" Starcraft S/N's for a while, just to help determine the build year. To date, all but 1 have been 6 digit numbers. (the 7 digit is a 1 million number from 1972)

However, if I ignore the 6 at the left, then the number, 925849, fits in the other numbers for 1969. For example, I have 920195 as a 1969, and 941006 and 941384 as 1970's.

We have a SS16 with 959321 that I believe is a 1970.

That said, when finished, this will be a nice fishing boat.