1970 ??? Starcraft

[ThePartsMan]

Can you guys tell what model this is.
The ad says 1970 Starcraft Ski boat with Merc Cruiser inboard.

http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/PartsMan/inolastarcraft.jpg

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1970 ??? Starcraft

It's a rotted out glasser on a rusty trailer.

 

[ThePartsMan]

Re: 1970 ??? Starcraft

It's a rotted out glasser on a rusty trailer.

I thought the glass hulls were smooth sided.

 

[ThePartsMan]

Re: 1970 ??? Starcraft

I stand corrected. Just got pics in my email.

Not what I am looking for. It's only $250 if someone is interested.

BTW it's on Tulsa Craig's List.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1970 ??? Starcraft

Lots of things were lapstrake back then. That's a pretty nice hull for someone into that sort of thing (which of course none of us are )

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: 1970 ??? Starcraft

Lapstrake design was used to make the old wooden boats of the 40's and 50's. Fiberglass guys of the late 50's copied this design. The lapstrake fiberglass looked familiar to the new buyers. They were more likely to take a chance on this new fangled material. It's a stronger design too, vs smooth sides.

This design prevailed through the sixties. Them old boats are built like tanks, very serviceable. Not cool beyond belief like our tinnies though.