Look at me, I'm the guy in a boat!

[kfc4life]

Hello, new to the land of watercraft type things, last week a buddy and me split this 68 starcraft w/ 72 100hp johnson, i'm no sure what model it is so I was hoping you fine sailors could answer that, all help is appreciated and i'm sure i'll have more questions for you.

Thanks

Captain Action,
U.S.S. High Life

 

[AmigoAzul]

Re: Look at me, I'm the guy in a boat!

Welcome aboard.

That looks to be an 18ft. Holiday. At the top of Starcraft section is a nice list of brochures that you can take a look at. By looking at the pics it does not appear that the plate CG plate is there. Where in CT are you at? I'm in Vernon.

 

[kfc4life]

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Thanks Amigo, i'm in New Milford. Whats a CG plate?

 

[AmigoAzul]

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CG is for Coast Guard. There is usually a plate on the inside of the gunwale near the driver side that has a plate for the model, Max HP rating and Max weight. To get an idea of what you have take a look at the completed restorations forum also. I have a thread going for my current restoration of a 1974 16ft Holiday. Just search for 2 Starcrafts in 2 months. This forum has been a big help to me and alot of others.

 

[ezmobee]

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I gotta say, I don't think that's a Starcraft! Lots of subtle differences. It is a nice tinnie though. Welcome and good luck with it.

 

[kfc4life]

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That could be the result of the last owners restoration, the registration says starcraft and lists the model as "alumina"

 

[Huron Angler]

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Yeah I have not seen a Starcraft with that style splashwell. Very nice rig though, I like the full lapstrake design on that hull. Definitely worth restoring.

Welcome aboard

 

[grzzzz]

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Coast Guard plates came about in the mid(?) 70's. You will not find one on a boat that vintage. The official CG approved formula for calculating capacity for boats without a manufac CG plate is LXW divided by 15. (BAR 18.17.2 NMAC 11D) I think my 18' holiday came out to about 7.5 persons. Not that I think i would ever have 7 in my boat....that half person could be hard to explain!!!

 

[jasoutside]

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It kinda reminds me of this rig...

...but I am with EZ, just a lil different here and there.

Welcome!!!

 

[barato2]

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i'll third that. the curve of bow looks wrong for a SC....not "pointed clipper bow" enough. and the windshield looks too far forward. i'd guess a Crestliner or maybe Lone Star. it would make sense that the prev restorer might have just added logos for the standard of the industry...

no matter, we like faux SCs too. welcome aboard!

 

[Daltonxj]

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That half person could.ve been used for bait LOL (Shark Bait)

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Im not a gambling man, if I was I'd say SYLVAN, 12 1/2 to 1 the hard way.

Or a Browning, with a 4 point over under.

welcome to the insanity, you are welcome here

 

[boatnut74]

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Looks like a Crestliner to me.

 

[Pugetsound]

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looks like a Aluminum Boat to me.Sorry Im getting tired.

 

[kfc4life]

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I did not think finding out what model my super sweet boat is would take such turns. Thank you all very much and now the hunt is on!!!!

 

[ezmobee]

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Friend of mine also thinks it looks like a Crestliner.

 

[barato2]

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nice place too. doesn't look like you'll be having to worry about no stinkin HOA when you work on the boat. what part of the country are you in?

 

[tfb27]

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I would just call the boat awesome. I think the new dash is the best part.