How old is your boat?

[reelfishin]

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1989 Duranautic 12' (Aluminum, w' 1980 Johson 15hp)
1967 Starcraft Starchief 18' (Aluminum, w/1995 Mercury 115hp)
1966 MFG Niagara 14' 4" (Fiberglass w/1970 40hp Mercury 400)
1965 Sports Craft Ski-King 16' (Fiberglass w/1978 Johnson 55HP)
1965 MFG Edinboro 16' 6" (Fiberglass w/1969 Johnson 65hp)
1963 Starcraft Jupiter 16'(Aluminum w/1985 Johnson 70hp)....

I have to again update my list, for the third time here.
I again find that my list has gained a few years on average, not buy any particular choice, just by chance. A few trades, a few sold, and a few upgraded. I'm slowly getting closer to what will maybe become my final lot of keepers, but its been an ongoing rotating list now for about 10 or more years.

1989 Duranautic 12' (Aluminum, w' 1984 Johnson 9.9hp)
1987 Grumman 14.5' SSF (Aluminum w/ 1987 Johnson 15hp
1981 Starcraft Sea Scamp 14' (Aluminum w/ MinnKota 36 lb/thr elect. & 1973 Evnirude 9.5hp
1974 Starcraft SSV 16' (Aluminum w/1985 Johnson 70HP)
1967 Starcraft Starchief 18' (Aluminum, w/1995 Mercury 115hp)
1966 MFG Niagara 14' 4" (Fiberglass w/1970 40hp Mercury 400)
1963 Starcraft Jupiter 16'(Aluminum w/1979 Johnson 55hp)....

 

[jjacobs007]

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still have my 1964 shell lake here.hope it gets through summer here in vegas

 

[pcrussell50]

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1960 span america, 13.5', 35hp

1968 sportline/sportster, 16', 135hp

-peter

 

[Beeched]

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1976 16' Tri-Hull Charger Deck Boat. Replaced the floor and foam under floor. Going to put a 90 HP Merc on it in the next couple of weeks. Had it in the water last year with 50 HP Merc, just not quite enough power for it. Still looking for additional information on it, like the information on the capacity plate. If you have information let me know. Would like a real good picture of an existing capacity plate.

 

[CheapboatKev]

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The new girl is 41 years old..Hull doesn't look a day over 20..lol

 

[Merc25XD]

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A few years ago, I bought my 1991 14' Lund. It needed a new floor, so the following year I replaced the plywood floor. Looks great, works great. The first year, I put my Dads old 1964 6hp Merc on the back end. Worked just fine but no power. Last year I purchased a 1985 25hp Merc. Great motor. Makes my 14' Lund just FLY........I love my LUND.......

 

[zboot69]

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i have a 1955 feathercraft penguin on a 1955-56 gator trailer with a 1955 johnson 5.5hp .... its a good little 11 foot fishing boat but im looking for another feathercraft thats a little bit bigger say 14-16 ft that i could get a lil speed out of it.

 

[zach103]

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ones a 1977 and the other 1986. im thinking about get a 95 next and a 04 see the pattern? lol

 

[discoii]

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I have a 17' Grumman Canoe (1969) bought new and a 12' Alumacraft (1968) I am 3rd owner.

 

[jkust]

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One is an 1984 Bayliner Capri 1600 with an 85HP Force we bought at the boat show new. The other is a much more upscale 2003 Chaparral 183ss. The Chap is like driving a BMW and Bayliner is like driving a Mustang. The Bayliner is great because it is really quick and since we kept it like new (not trailered), gets lots of compliments on its condition. The Chaparral is great because it rides well and gets lots of oohs and ahhs because it is so luxurious and well put together and since Chaparrals are uncommon around here so people have just not seen one. Being it is nearly new, it is in perfect shape. I say that because I see lots of newer boats already showing wear and tear. I am more suprised if I don't get a complement with the Chap and that adds to the overall ownership experience to me.

 

[Starppy]

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I've got two of them. A 1969 Starcraft Jupiter V and a 1973 MFG Caprice 16 both with early 70's 3cyl Merc 650s. Wouldn't trade them for the world.

 

[TopGunn]

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Just got my first boat, and its older then I am

Its a 1983 Glastron HPV 175 26 years old... So its 6 years older then I am The motor on the other hand is 40 years old.

Should be a good first boat though!

 

[golf101]

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Just bought my first boat, a low hours, 2006 Four Winns 224. I wanted to get past the depreciation but still have a boat that was relatively new so that I would be sure the wife and kids would be excited about it and buy into it as well. So far so good.

 

[nrf414]

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My first boat was a 1974 Glastron Tri-hull with a 73 Evinrude 85 HP. That boat moved quickly. A great experience to start a lifetime of fun / being addicted to boats.

My latest purchase was a 1994 Bayliner Capri 1952. It's in the garage while its still too cold to go for a ride. I'll let everyone know how this works out.

 

[failghe]

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Mine is a 1969 stamas 17'. I have not found another one like it.

 

[tboltmike]

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'75 Arrow Glass Cheetah with the original 115 Johnnie. Have only replaced lower unit seals and the water pump twice. Still does 40

 

[Big Al 224]

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The oldest one is a 1948 Lone Stat
Then there is the 54 Fether Craft and the 1968 Ouachita

 

[RickV1955]

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Justbought it in March......

2005 Proline center Console fishing boat......115 Mercury Outboad.

 

[haulnazz15]

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1976 Mark Twain 200VBR. 233HP/351 Ford. Boat planes out faster than anything else I've been in, sips fuel (for a V8), and rides smooth as silk! Wake is relatively flat and soft as well so it makes a great ski boat. Just put in a SeaCast transom, so this boat will never die! Pics are a 2 years old, but aside from being cleaner, she looks the same.

 

[KRH1326]

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'76 Winner Flybridge Sportfisherman w/ 351 Windsor

Once upon a time, I was a teenager with an ancient ( can't remember year) 16' Chrysler runabout. Yeah Man Chrysler, go figure.