GameOnSalmon
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- May 16, 2012
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- 46
Hey Everyone, Thanks to this starcraft family, i have bought 3 boats in the last 3 weeks... MBS at its finest i guess.
The first one was a modified 76' Starchief, Paid 2k, Put $800 in and sold for 3k... Deciding i really wanted a Holiday. So here is the SCOOP.
Found the 18' 77 Holiday in Lake Tahoe, NV, Just a short drive, 560 miles each way to grab it. Negotiated from $800 down to $400 and went to grab it. Ended up knocking off another $80 so final price was $320 some good Bottom Feeding plus another $240 for gas so into this one for $560. Included new vinyl, new carpet, new transome board already finished but not installed, gasket kits for the mercrusier 120 and lots of extras.
I have now installed the New transom, buffed out paint, doing the topside for paint tonight and plan on selling it this week with a staring price of $1700 as a finish restorer boat. Plus very nice Tennesse trailer with New Tires. Since i really had my mind set on a 22' Holiday just a week later.. The Monster Jumped up in Wyoming and here is what happend...
I noticed the 22' HOliday had been on craigslist for $2500 with a cracked block for over a month...keep in mind this boat is almost 750 miles from idaho..but I HAVE MBS so i call anyway. After talking to the owner for 20 mins i learn it was his dads boat, stored indoors for its entire life, and owner claims boat is in immaculate condition, but he has priced motors out at """COUGH COUGH"""" $4000 installed and cant afford it.. So i used this as a bargaining chip. I offered $1,000 for the beast, only if it was imaculate like stated otherwise i would only pay $600 which he agree.
I leave for Wyoming within 30 mins of hanging up the phone and pick up the 22' Holiday, When i lift up the boat cover i almost fall over, as stated the boat was meticulous and immacualte, check transom, bone dry, hard as a rock, floors extremely solid, original interior and carpet perfect, boat cover nice, Huge Bimini top, Excellent condition, Dash and Gages Mint condtion, Outdrive had new bellows and gimbal installed weeks before block crack. I instantly hand him the $1000 and cant do it fast enough. Tow her home with the expedition at 12mpg URGGGGG...
Now, here is my dilemma, It has a 165 mercrusier in it, i have located a donor boat with the exact engine that runs great for $700, Figure i can break even on this one.... My question is, Would i get a lot better fuel economy out of a 120 vs the 165 and i am not a speed demon so 32mph is plenty... What are your thoughts gentlemen?
How long will an engine swap take? I am no mechanic but took the motor out of the 18' holiday without issue.
What other things should i look at during the swap? And i found a guy willing to do the swap for me for $300 so dont know if thats a good price or not. What should a newbie Starmada Member do?
How fast will the 22' HOLIDAY run out with a 120? How about the 165?
I want to personally thank all the active members in here who contribute so much information and help, i have personally used this forum as my Starcraft Bible... Now here is some pics coming...
PICTURES
Thanks Robert
The first one was a modified 76' Starchief, Paid 2k, Put $800 in and sold for 3k... Deciding i really wanted a Holiday. So here is the SCOOP.
Found the 18' 77 Holiday in Lake Tahoe, NV, Just a short drive, 560 miles each way to grab it. Negotiated from $800 down to $400 and went to grab it. Ended up knocking off another $80 so final price was $320 some good Bottom Feeding plus another $240 for gas so into this one for $560. Included new vinyl, new carpet, new transome board already finished but not installed, gasket kits for the mercrusier 120 and lots of extras.
I have now installed the New transom, buffed out paint, doing the topside for paint tonight and plan on selling it this week with a staring price of $1700 as a finish restorer boat. Plus very nice Tennesse trailer with New Tires. Since i really had my mind set on a 22' Holiday just a week later.. The Monster Jumped up in Wyoming and here is what happend...
I noticed the 22' HOliday had been on craigslist for $2500 with a cracked block for over a month...keep in mind this boat is almost 750 miles from idaho..but I HAVE MBS so i call anyway. After talking to the owner for 20 mins i learn it was his dads boat, stored indoors for its entire life, and owner claims boat is in immaculate condition, but he has priced motors out at """COUGH COUGH"""" $4000 installed and cant afford it.. So i used this as a bargaining chip. I offered $1,000 for the beast, only if it was imaculate like stated otherwise i would only pay $600 which he agree.
I leave for Wyoming within 30 mins of hanging up the phone and pick up the 22' Holiday, When i lift up the boat cover i almost fall over, as stated the boat was meticulous and immacualte, check transom, bone dry, hard as a rock, floors extremely solid, original interior and carpet perfect, boat cover nice, Huge Bimini top, Excellent condition, Dash and Gages Mint condtion, Outdrive had new bellows and gimbal installed weeks before block crack. I instantly hand him the $1000 and cant do it fast enough. Tow her home with the expedition at 12mpg URGGGGG...
Now, here is my dilemma, It has a 165 mercrusier in it, i have located a donor boat with the exact engine that runs great for $700, Figure i can break even on this one.... My question is, Would i get a lot better fuel economy out of a 120 vs the 165 and i am not a speed demon so 32mph is plenty... What are your thoughts gentlemen?
How long will an engine swap take? I am no mechanic but took the motor out of the 18' holiday without issue.
What other things should i look at during the swap? And i found a guy willing to do the swap for me for $300 so dont know if thats a good price or not. What should a newbie Starmada Member do?
How fast will the 22' HOLIDAY run out with a 120? How about the 165?
I want to personally thank all the active members in here who contribute so much information and help, i have personally used this forum as my Starcraft Bible... Now here is some pics coming...
PICTURES
Thanks Robert