1986 16 ft starcraft

pappy3

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I have a 16 ft aluminum walk-thru winshield starcraft that is rated for a 90 horse. I bought the boat with an johnson 88 spl it is a 1992 motor with pretty low hrs from the looks of it. I was wondering if I could go to a 50 horse newer model outboard like in the 2000 year model and still run pretty good? thanks
 

SpinnerBait_Nut

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Re: 1986 16 ft starcraft

Hey Pappy, might want to ask also up in the boat topics and questions non repair forum.
 

ezmobee

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Re: 1986 16 ft starcraft

I wouldn't go with less than a 70 or you won't be happy with it.
 

HONKER1

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Re: 1986 16 ft starcraft

I had a 16' Starcraft with a 50hp on it. The boat moved fairly well with 1 person, but I always felt that a 85hp would be more favorable. Two or more people or a skier behind and you will wish you had more power.
 
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