1964 starcraft 14'

[mike67cmaro]

I'm new to boating and starting to rebuild my 14' starcraft fiberglass runabout. I wish I could figure out what I have, my id plate is worn away. Anyway I was given a 50 hp mercury to replace the 1970 johnson electronic controlled outboard. After lifting the engine I'm now a little concerned about the Merc. Is 50 hp too much or does it weight to much for this boat?

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: 1964 starcraft 14'

Welcome to the Starmada! At the top of the Starcraft forum there is a thread with just about ever year's brochure... did you see if yours was in there? Most have the HP data

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: 1964 starcraft 14'

50 Hp should be just fine for the boat if memory serves me correctly I don't think Johnson/Evinrude made an electric shift smaller than 40 hp.

 

[mike67cmaro]

Re: 1964 starcraft 14'

I can't expand the picture of the model listings very much without it distorting but I think it's a Marlin. I'm not 100% though. Anyway if that's correct, it says 40HP. Should I be concerned about the +10 difference?

 

[barato2]

Re: 1964 starcraft 14'

Mike--welcome. if transom and floors are sound, i wouldn't worry about the 10hp difference