14' aluminum Starcraft "V" bottom

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The identification plate is worn and barely legible. The best I can make of it, the max hp may be 30 horse. Does this sound right to you guys? I have a 16' that came fron sears in the early seventies that says 60 hp. Just wondering.

Paul

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 14' aluminum Starcraft "V" bottom

picture.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: 14' aluminum Starcraft "V" bottom

Maybe. Demensions would help. My 1988 14.5' deep and wide aluminium Springbok is rated for 28 hp (I run a 30 hp). My buddies shallow 14' boat is rated 20 hp.

 

[John_S]

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Need the pictures. Our '67 14' is rated for 40hp. A 14' lite, would only be 15hp.

 

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Re: 14' aluminum Starcraft "V" bottom

I have determined that the boat is a 1974, Starcraft aluminum. Searching the internet I came across info stating 25 hp max and 45 hp max. I did not find anything saying 30 hp. So I figure if I use a 25 hp I should be OK. I boat stating 25 hp max only weighed 145 lbs. My boat is definitly heavier then that.

I don't know how to put pictures on here.
Thanks for the help.

 

[pete21]

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i just purchased my first boat it's a 14 starcraft the plate says the model is a sunbird i haven't done much research but i couldn't find that as an actual model on line anyway the max hp on my plate says 40 and it came with a 35 on it I have to replace the transom before I can try it out.

 

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Re: 14' aluminum Starcraft "V" bottom

My youngest son just went out and sprayed black paint on the plate. He wiped it off with a rag and you could see plane as day it says 30 hp max. Thanks for the help folks.