I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

[CheapboatKev]

Just need some quick feedback..

It's a 68 Starcraft 18 foot "Holiday"
Solid 120 hp 4cyl. That runs great.
Needs mostly cleaning and misc work..Does need a trim wire replaced, the down got broke today by the soon to be ex owner..
It's a grand including the overkill D/A trailor..
Let me know whatcha think before my woman leaves me over another boat in the yard! lol

 

[Bondo]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

It's a grand including the overkill D/A trailor..

Ayuh,.... It's worth That much,...... Even as Scrap Metal,+ Parts...

 

[nightstalker]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

Just need some quick feedback..

It's a 68 Starcraft 18 foot "Holiday"
Solid 120 hp 4cyl. That runs great.
Needs mostly cleaning and misc work..Does need a trim wire replaced, the down got broke today by the soon to be ex owner..
It's a grand including the overkill D/A trailor..
Let me know whatcha think before my woman leaves me over another boat in the yard! lol

Certainlyworth a grand if the engine is in decent shape. Got to tell ya though, that boat will be like a cork on the water and jar your teeth when she hits any size waves.
Nightstalker

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

Nice, tow vehicle?

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

06 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

Certainlyworth a grand if the engine is in decent shape. Got to tell ya though, that boat will be like a cork on the water and jar your teeth when she hits any size waves.
Nightstalker

I was going to put heavy 3/4 inch DECKING and at least 2 heavy ice chest, and I am 265lbs......Maybe a sandbag (kidding) if need be

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

Depending on how it rides in the water, loaded with you on board...you may indeed need something to balance out your weight. I'm a BOB (Big Ol' Boy) too, same weight as you, and my boat lists to starboard with me aboard in the pilot's seat. This spring I'm going to experiment with different loading/balancing options to keep it level in the water...after I get the second of twin outboards sorted out and running/operating well.

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

06 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab

I was actually questioning the car that appears to be pulling the boat in the picture you posted. If I'm not mistaken that is a Pontiac Sunbird Convertible!!!

 

[reelfishin]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

I own four of those style hulls right now, and would jump at any that come along. I've owned more than a dozen and have never had a bad one. They are light, but that's what I like about them. My 18' Starchief cuddy cabin weighs only 900 lbs, and is only 1127 lbs on the trailer at the scale.
They are a bit harsh if you don't properly place the weight, but you just have to learn what works and what don't for your particular boat. Mine likes to be a bit light in the bow for the best ride, if I have two big passengers up front, it will slap the waves a bit. If I move them to the rear or mid seats all is well. Mine are all outboards, I've not yet had one with an I/O but am looking at a Chieftain 21' cuddy cabin in which I would most likely convert to an outboard boat with a motor bracket.

From my experience, these are tough hulls, they don't seem to corrode in saltwater and I've not had a leaky one yet.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

I was actually questioning the car that appears to be pulling the boat in the picture you posted. If I'm not mistaken that is a Pontiac Sunbird Convertible!!!

Gotcha, it's the current owners car....That pic I posted was one from the photobucket site he sent me to for more pics

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

I own four of those style hulls right now, and would jump at any that come along. I've owned more than a dozen and have never had a bad one. They are light, but that's what I like about them. My 18' Starchief cuddy cabin weighs only 900 lbs, and is only 1127 lbs on the trailer at the scale.
They are a bit harsh if you don't properly place the weight, but you just have to learn what works and what don't for your particular boat. Mine likes to be a bit light in the bow for the best ride, if I have two big passengers up front, it will slap the waves a bit. If I move them to the rear or mid seats all is well. Mine are all outboards, I've not yet had one with an I/O but am looking at a Chieftain 21' cuddy cabin in which I would most likely convert to an outboard boat with a motor bracket.

From my experience, these are tough hulls, they don't seem to corrode in saltwater and I've not had a leaky one yet.

They seem to be everywhere out here Reelfishin...
This cuddy cabin caught my eye as well..Take a look

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/boa/1049231819.html

 

[Backlash]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

The trailer's worth that much out here in Puget Sound.

 

[reelfishin]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

They seem to be everywhere out here Reelfishin...
This cuddy cabin caught my eye as well..Take a look

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/boa/1049231819.html

If I wasn't 1200 miles away, I'd be all over that cuddy cabin.
Mine is a few years newer, I plan to do some major updating this summer to mine.

Those boats aren't all that common here, when I do find them, their usually badly abused or salt damaged. I got lucky and found the ones I do have inland away from saltwater. The hulls actually do pretty well in the saltwater, but the pot metal trim gets pretty rough.

Most will need a deck and new transom wood but their an easy boat to work on. Normal procedure is to clean and coat the below waterline inner hull with Gluvit, and give the outside a good coat of epoxy paint.

I'm half way through a total resto on a 1975 now, and am debating going after a 1969 Chieftain with an I/O, the only down side that that boat is the I/O drive. I strongly prefer outboards. I've considered doing an outboard conversion with a bracket but I really don't need another project.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

gonna go look at the starcraft now Reelfishin..
I may have a lotta questions for ya soon!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

Looks like you bought it, yes? Welcome to the club!!!