Hi,
My name is Dave and this is my first post, but I have been reading these forums daily for months. I have read all of the restoration threads multiple times and decided I would like to get a Starcraft SS for a family boat. I like to fix things up and with so much info on this site feel an older Starcraft would fit the bill. I don't fish so this would be a cruiser. I have seen many 16' footers for sale but felt with a wife and two kids we would outgrow that quickly so I set my sights on looking for an 18'. Those were not as common I found. I was browsing C-list the other night and saw an ad for a 22' SS. Not only a 22' but a 22' SS V5. I called and it was still for sale. Talked to a very nice older man who told me all about the boat (He was the original owner). He was very up front and honest and we must have spoke for an hour quite late Thursday night. We hung up and I ended up calling him right back and telling him I wanted it, only problem I was 250 miles away. He said if you want it, it's yours, come and get it, I will consider it sold. Price $3000. He agreed to hold it until Saturday (today). Well, I could not sleep at all Thrusday night and decided I would take Friday off and go get it. I am from Allendale Mi. (west of Grand Rapids) and the boat was in Rockford Il. The trip went very well, but Chicago traffic sucks.
About the boat:
1979 Boat and Caulkins trailer, boat originally had a 6-cyl Merc on it but he didn't like it so in 1984 he put the 1984 140 Evinrude on it. Both engines have been maintained regularly and have given no troubles. Steering rack, steering cable, and throttle/shift cable are new. It came with a new full, custom sewn storage/trailering cover as well as a bimini (worn) and a front tonneau cover. The hull has no dents, lots of scuffs, and the interior needs new everything. The rear floor is soft, but the transom seems solid enough for now. The trailer just had new tires and bearings installed. The boat should be fully functional as is but I will start work on it this winter. As it sits in the pictures, the windshield is 5" taller than my garage door opening, but i think if I back it in up to the windshield and drop the tongue on a furniture dolley it will go in (some air out of the tires will help too). I will get it in there! One stall of my garage is 36' deep so I will be able to work on it this winter. I know you guys like lots of details, hence the LONG post.
Finally pics:
What do you think? My wife says I have "perma grin".
Dave.
My name is Dave and this is my first post, but I have been reading these forums daily for months. I have read all of the restoration threads multiple times and decided I would like to get a Starcraft SS for a family boat. I like to fix things up and with so much info on this site feel an older Starcraft would fit the bill. I don't fish so this would be a cruiser. I have seen many 16' footers for sale but felt with a wife and two kids we would outgrow that quickly so I set my sights on looking for an 18'. Those were not as common I found. I was browsing C-list the other night and saw an ad for a 22' SS. Not only a 22' but a 22' SS V5. I called and it was still for sale. Talked to a very nice older man who told me all about the boat (He was the original owner). He was very up front and honest and we must have spoke for an hour quite late Thursday night. We hung up and I ended up calling him right back and telling him I wanted it, only problem I was 250 miles away. He said if you want it, it's yours, come and get it, I will consider it sold. Price $3000. He agreed to hold it until Saturday (today). Well, I could not sleep at all Thrusday night and decided I would take Friday off and go get it. I am from Allendale Mi. (west of Grand Rapids) and the boat was in Rockford Il. The trip went very well, but Chicago traffic sucks.
About the boat:
1979 Boat and Caulkins trailer, boat originally had a 6-cyl Merc on it but he didn't like it so in 1984 he put the 1984 140 Evinrude on it. Both engines have been maintained regularly and have given no troubles. Steering rack, steering cable, and throttle/shift cable are new. It came with a new full, custom sewn storage/trailering cover as well as a bimini (worn) and a front tonneau cover. The hull has no dents, lots of scuffs, and the interior needs new everything. The rear floor is soft, but the transom seems solid enough for now. The trailer just had new tires and bearings installed. The boat should be fully functional as is but I will start work on it this winter. As it sits in the pictures, the windshield is 5" taller than my garage door opening, but i think if I back it in up to the windshield and drop the tongue on a furniture dolley it will go in (some air out of the tires will help too). I will get it in there! One stall of my garage is 36' deep so I will be able to work on it this winter. I know you guys like lots of details, hence the LONG post.
Finally pics:
What do you think? My wife says I have "perma grin".
Dave.
