1976 StarCraft Model name?

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Hey StarCraft experts, I was just wondering if any of you would happen to know what the model "name" (if any?) would be of this 1976 StarCraft. The boat measures 15.6 FT bow to stern.

Thanks guys.:)
 

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Bob_VT

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

It appears to be the 16' SS or 160 hull that someone has maybe stripped out the dual consoles and windshields.
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

From what I can see, it would be a Mariner.

Sure looks bigger than 15 6.
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

I would have to agree with Roscoe, the high bow rails usually came standard on the Mariner line.
 

64osby

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

It's hard to see with all that junk.:facepalm:

If it has a half width bench at the steering wheel and a full rear bench then is would be a Mariner as stated above.
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

I'm thinking FT may be joining the ranks. :D

One more vote for a Mariner, pending a few more pics.
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

Nice Mariner FT, when are you bringing her home? :becky:
 

GA_Boater

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

You're in trouble now, FT. The Master Tin Bringer Homer has weighed in. :eyebrows:
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

Welcome FT, looks like a limited edition SC garbage scow :eek:
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That's ok, all the trash just adds bargaining power.............. Just be sure to throw a tarp over it. Don't want CHP pulling you over for blow out trash.......
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

Thanks guys!

I probably shouldn't admit this but the StarCraft is already within immediate family. The boat belongs to my dad that used to be an avid outdoorsman with hunting, fishing and boating in his younger years. Since my Mom's mobilities have diminished, he's kind of lost the ambition to do outdoor stuff and keep things organized/kept up ready to use. Plus the fact that he's 75 now isn't helping much either. The boat hasn't moved from there since about 2006/7 now. His stay close to home activity has turned into swap meet shopping for things he used to use during his outings in kind of a way of reminiscing his past outings. Well before buying more, he already had just about everything he needs to do his past passion. So as the collection built up, the places to set things down started building up inside the now not moving StarCraft as you see it.

After seeing some of your unbelievable looking recommissioning's you have done with the StarCraft's, I brought up the StarCraft forum when I stopped by my parents' house over the weekend to help with a few things around the house. We measured the boat out and I glanced around for a model name but did not see one and he could not recall any model name. The registration didn't have the model name either, so I figured I'd ask you all and snapped two photos of it.

From what I recall of the inside of the boat, it does sound like what was described by 64osby. The steering wheel console is in center of the boat. Next time I'm over there I'll get some inside photos too. Junk and all.;):)

I'm a little surprised the StarCraft map does not show one in California.:(

Thanks again!
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

Perhaps when you get the Mariner in fighting shape again, you & your dad can occasionally enjoy it together.

Gotta keep it in the family, so drag it home already. Unless your dad can help, then rehab it at their place.

My wife & I will be facing similar soon, w/ her parents.

Good thoughts headed your, and your mom & dad's way.
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

;)
From what I recall of the inside of the boat, it does sound like what was described by 64osby. The steering wheel console is in center of the boat. Next time I'm over there I'll get some inside photos too. Junk and all.;):)

I'm a little surprised the StarCraft map does not show one in California.:(

Thanks again!

It's sounds more and more like a center console Mariner. Old family boats are always worth resurrection if they are still repairable. :rolleyes: Hint, hint.

The map - You can fix that. ;)
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

My initial thoughts were Mariner but without a good pic of the interior I couldn't say for sure but my vote is Mariner.
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

agree Mariner. SC didn't make any other center console boats that i'm aware of. welcome to the horde.

and yeah, let your dad at least think he's helping with the resto. then follow JB's suggestion: you & your dad can occasionally enjoy it together when i got my 25' sailboat, i was dreaming of hauling it to Galveston and then taking my dad out (the guy who always wanted a sailboat but put the $ into ejjicating the brats) on it. now he's too infirm to go, even with my bro's burly seaman friends lifting him aboard. take him out while he still can go.
 

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Re: 1976 StarCraft Model name?

ha HA! Another moderator falls to the Starcraft bug ;)
 
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