Just bought a 70s 16-17ft Springboke with a 85 johnson is this a good Outboard

[canadianboater86]

Hi all i just bought a 70s open bow 16-17 ft boat that honestly i think it’s 16 ft because it measures just over 16ft .It needs a complete interior rebuild and looks like a starcraft ss anyone know what model my boats is and if the 77 85 johnson 85 hp is a good outboard and are parts easy to get

 

[jimmbo]

Welcome to iboats
To me the boat looks like a Springbok. There is an Alcan Label in the Spashwell. It is not a Starcraft
The motor, or at least the Cowl is a 76. Some Parts are available, some aren't. It is a 50 yr old motor, but in its Time, it was a strong Motor, with very good low end Torque.
92.6 cubic inches.
85hp @5000 rpm
WOT Range 4500-5500
2:1 Gear Ratio
Hydro-Mechanical Shift.
50:1 Gas:Oil Ratio

Edit: Model # is a 76

 

[racerone]

The motor is a 76 model.-----Good when built , but now 50 years old and perhaps 5+ owners.----I think parts are easy to find for these.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

At least the boat is aluminum.

 

[canadianboater86]

Welcome to iboats
To me the boat looks like a Springbok. There is an Alcan Label in the Spashwell. It is not a Starcraft
The motor, or at least the Cowl is a 76. Some Parts are available, some aren't. It is a 50 yr old motor, but in its Time, it was a strong Motor, with very good low end Torque.
92.6 cubic inches.
85hp @5000 rpm
WOT Range 4500-5500
2:1 Gear Ratio
Hydro-Mechanical Shift.
50:1 Gas:Oil Ratio

Edit: Model # is a 76

You’re right there is a Alcan label and i know it’s not a star craft just looks similar to the super sports

I’m guessing the whole splash well and both side consoles have to come out in order to remove the floor . Is that right?

 

[canadianboater86]

The motor is a 76 model.-----Good when built , but now 50 years old and perhaps 5+ owners.----I think parts are easy to find for these.

Definitely would like to up grade maybe something from the mid -late 90s but not in the budget for awhile so hopefully the old johnson last a couple years only paid $1200 for the boat