in vegas a new owner!

[surfturtle]

hi everyone been lurking for a while, and finally took a trip on the starcraft launch pad
jus got myself a 76 16' ss for use here on giant lake mead. this is a pretty rough lake here due to the high summer winds, and the deep v design will help great for this.I found this one for a good price $450 with merc 800. Gonna set up for fishing by eliminating the bow ride area and add a fishing deck instead. Sorry bout the lack of photo will add later "i know u fellow starcraft lubbers hate no photos" i will get em in soon see u guys and i am proud to be one of U fanatics.

 

[Deadwood]

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Welcome to the Starmada......love your handle.....reminds me of my bodysurfing attempts.

And about the pics???.......you have no idea.....we're a hungry bunch...we might still be somewhat full from the Holidays....but don't count on it.

 

[jasoutside]

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And about the pics???.......you have no idea.....we're a hungry bunch...we might still be somewhat full from the Holidays....but don't count on it.

Yah, I ate way too much over the past few weeks - he gets a pass.

Hey turtle, post up some photos at your convenience buddy, no rush.

Welcome man!

 

[barato2]

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great buy on that boat. welcome to the monkey house! but Kev's right, we fling poo at visitors who don't amuse us with pix.....

 

[flatsider45]

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Welcome Surfturtle,great you decided on a Starcraft. I've just finished a 73 SS 16 footer and I just love my little 16 footer.I did the the same thing your planning to do with yours as I wanted a fishing rig also but I went with a superfisherman style fore deck which allows me to have a complete fishing deck and with the removal of the center board ,I can have a walk through with seating and a place to put your feet.It worked out pretty well.These guys are real helpful with ideas and information on where to obtain things you might need for your project.If you are interested you can check out my SS project photos on my last posting 73 Super Sport 16ft. Done! Anyway good luck with the boat and keep us updated with pics!

 

[TheWrks]

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Hey Surfturtle, welcome to the madness Looking forward to seeing some photo's :facepalm:

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Welcome.
Pics.
Another dammm SS..
Nuff said

 

[fishrdan]

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Yah, I ate way too much over the past few weeks - he gets a pass.

Hey turtle, post up some photos at your convenience buddy, no rush.

Keep talking like that and you're going to have to turn in your torch and club... Noooooo angry mob member in good standing would let such a thing slip

Oh, yeah, welcome surfturtle! Be careful out on Mead until you figure out how your boat handles the big stuff. It can get nasty out there real quick, speaking from experience...

 

[jasoutside]

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Now that you mention it dan, I am kinda getting hungry again


AAAaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr, pix! And pronto!!!!! Or else!!!!!!!!

 

[dozerII]

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Welcome Surfturtle. I think you will really like that boat, it is a great design. You will find all the help you need on this site, as well as a lot of hazing from the ANGRY MOB if you don't conform to the pics rules.
Glen

 

[fshngho]

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Welcome to the madness Surfturtle. Look forward to seeing the SS and if you have been lurking around as you said, you know we love to help. Be forwarned, it is a new way of life, but it's a good life.

 

[nuboat2me]

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Now that you mention it dan, I am kinda getting hungry again


AAAaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr, pix! And pronto!!!!! Or else!!!!!!!!

Do I sense the mob is becomming unruly???

Best get them pix posted yah....

 

[Huron Angler]

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Man the angry mob is gettin pretty soft these days

Welcome aboard turtle...great choice on the SS 16 with a Merc 800

You paid less than I did so I'm jealous already.

You will find that the hull is very good in waves up to around 3-4'...from what I've experienced

 

[surfturtle]

Re: in vegas a new owner!

thanx for the welcome guys, i would expect none less, bth this o/b hasnt been started since 1999. I am auto tech and have NO FEAR of anything mechanical, i am sure i will have to replace jus bout everything rubber or plastic but to me thats the fun part plus this is a winter priject for my son and i. are winters are very mild so i can actually work outside for the most part, although this year we have had some highs in the mid thirties. i am at work so i better get back to makin' money, again thanks for the welcome i dont think i could find a better club to be part of.

 

[jasoutside]

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All those words.......

Huh.

All I read was bla, bla, blllaaa, blalllalblallalnnljlkiij....

Why?

Cause I can't see what your boat looks like turtle, that's why!

Yah, being part of this club has it's pros and cons.

 

[Deadwood]

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Turtle soup's sounding pretty darn good to me.

And don't think not putting anything in for your "LOCATION" will save you either...your IP address is being GPS'd as we speak....is that chanting you hear????...no it's not a dream..

 

[nuboat2me]

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Its not the "Chanting" that scares me... Its' the drums that we hear right before... Well you know...

 

[Bwana Don]

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Welcome. Pictures are a requirment to hang out here. Pay your dues and be a member in good standing.

Benefits of Membership;
You get to tap into our vast knowledge of Tinboat construction
You get our free newsletter, The Tin Torch
T-Shirt that says "Proud member of the Starmada".

This beats the heck out of an all out hazing.

 

[Pugetsound]

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What T shirt>??????????????????????????????/

 

[Bwana Don]

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What T shirt>??????????????????????????????/

Shhhhhh. We're playing good cop bad cop. I get to be the good cop this time.