Opinions on possible purchase

[boatnut74]

I came across a 1968 starcraft unsure of model. The only downside is its fibergl@$$. It has a 75hp Johnson super sea horse that runs. He is asking 400 obo. Is it worth it considering all the extra work that comes with fibergl@$$ boats?

 

[Pugetsound]

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Nope! LOL glass boats of that age are going to have a lot of problems you cant see and super costly to repair. 1968 is old and I would expect some issues with the motor. The price is excessive with the age and the trailer, at the connection joints looks well worn. I would pass. but thats just me. I have had a lot of boats and learned the hard way about what not to buy. Did you go look at the submerged boat??

 

[boatnut74]

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I was kind of thinking that to. Glassin is alot of work but thought i would ask the pros. Havn't got a chance to go look at the submerged boat yet. Possibly this weekend. He would have to come down quite a bit on price for me to bring it home.

 

[Pugetsound]

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I agree on the swamp rat. It is going to be a sight to behold. That kind of money a bit East of Nebraska could save a lot of $ and come up with a useable boat. The bad thing there is needing you own oil well to drive very far. I might be wise also to see what pops up on boat prices with the fuel costs, and wait it out for a bit longer..

 

[boatnut74]

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I agree, plus the submerged boat it 2 1/2 hours away. I already have the 72 chieftain that i can drop in the water and go plus my crestliner. Really just looking for a project that actually fits in the garage. I think i'll probably hold out for a Holiday, SS or maybe a Jupiter. Dont see to many of them around here and when you do they go for a premium.

 

[jasoutside]

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1968 starcraft ... is its fibergl@$$..... Is it worth it considering all the extra work that comes with fibergl@$$ boats?

Nooooooooo!!!!!!!!

I think i'll probably hold out for a Holiday, SS or maybe a Jupiter.

Yes!

 

[boatnut74]

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Maybe one of my fellow Starcraft nuts can find what im looking for. Seems there are better deals out of state than around here. Plus i dont mind the drive for the right deal

 

[barato2]

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i saw several on Denver CL, or you could Go East to MI.

 

[ezmobee]

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Probably an electric shift motor also. Not desirable.

 

[boatnut74]

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Thanks for the advice. I think ill just wait it out and see what comes up. Im in no hurry to get something but im always on the lookout. I guess you could say im a craigslist junkie

 

[Huron Angler]

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Thanks for the advice. I think ill just wait it out and see what comes up. Im in no hurry to get something but im always on the lookout. I guess you could say im a craigslist junkie

Ignore the glasser in this ad...he's also selling a 16' tin Starcraft (talk him down on the price)

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/boa/2315338602.html

This one could be aluminum...maybe not.

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/boa/2294335702.html

This one used to be a SuperSport, still has potential

http://omaha.craigslist.org/boa/2326269953.html

This SC will save fuel costs I'd love to find a lapstraked canoe like that one for myself

http://omaha.craigslist.org/boa/2297743710.html

 

[boatnut74]

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OK, so i found a 76 14' Kingfisher with 35hp johnson. The motor runs and the hull is in pretty good shape. The floor is a little soft but thats no biggy. I didnt get any pics when i went and looked but he is asking $600 and it comes with a foot controlled trolling motor. Is this a decent price? I figure the 35 johnson is worth it.

 

[ezmobee]

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Is this a decent price? I figure the 35 johnson is worth it.

Um YES! A bow mount troller is a $$ item also. Go get it.

 

[boatnut74]

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I think im gonna go pick it up friday morning. Going to try to get it for $450, i think he might come down.