help need boat info

[refmed]

hello all, i need help... i never owned a boat and im looking to purchase one .... its a 1967 12' fiberglass starcraft... thats all the info the current owner could give me.. does anybody know the weight capacity on these type of boats.. i dont know the exact model name.. also it comes with a 30lb thrust Minnkota trolling motor... is that sufficient to maneuver a boat like this or will i need an actual motor... any info is appreciated thanks...

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[Starppy]

Re: help need boat info

It really depends on what you want to do with it. The trolling motor should push it around on a quiet lake but I wouldn't expect any thing more than walking speed. I would estimate the boat should carry three average adults (150-200lbs) plus fishing gear safely.

There should be a small metal plate from the manufacturer in the boat listing the weight capacity and max engine hp. That should give you a better idea.

 

[refmed]

Re: help need boat info

thank you very much.. i havent inspected the boat yet.. im suppose to do that tonight and i will look for that metal plate

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: help need boat info

the boat probably does not have a plate. or it may have a weight capacity plate only. 2 adults and a kid, i would put a 6hp motor on it.

boats built prior to 1972 were not required to have capacity plates.

 

[refmed]

Re: help need boat info

really only 2 adults and one child.. ok.. the guy told me up too 5 people... so i was checking but then again he didnt sound to sure

 

[Biggems]

Re: help need boat info

I would say 3 adults would be the max. as far as comfort goes.

As far as means of power, I use a 27# Minn Kota electric trolling motor for my 14'6" aluminum v-hull and I can get it moving at about power walking speed with two adults and lots of gear in it. So it depends where you'll be using it and if you are a patient person or not. I use my boat mostly on lakes and reservoirs where the only current comes from the wind and that is minimal so my little trolling motor gets the job done. I dont go anywhere fast, but I like that. It's a slow liesurly stroll.