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Re: What would be your choice? Merc or Rude
Yesterday, I picked up my first Starcraft SS. I decided on the 1972 18' SS with 1994 50 hp VRO Rude with tilt & trim, and 1984 9.9 Johnson kicker. After a 3 hour drive the trailer appears to be in good shape. I hope my evaluation on the rest of the...
I have been lurking on the forum for a couple of months. I am about to purchase my first starcraft. I have a choice of a 1976 18' SS with the original 1976 85hp Merc no tilt & trim, engine starts and runs well, hull & trailer in good shape, transom shows slight weakness in top starboard side...
