My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

[Bob427]

Got my new boat a few weeks ago
what model do you think it is as best i can tell its a jupiter?

had a 40hp mariner on it when i got what a dog lol

how fast do you guys think it will be with the 70 on it


thanks Bob

 

[starcrafter65]

Re: My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

I beleive you got yourself a Jupiter

I had a Nassua with a 80 and it would go 40+- which was TOOOOO fast for that boat.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

Nice!
What do the big motor guys say???

You can go SLOW in a fast car..But you will never go FAST in a slow car!

 

[bananaboater]

Re: My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

What a nice boat and welcome. Looks like it has had some restoration work from seeing the stern, new bolts through the knee (see I am learning, inside joke) and likely a new transom.

Should do well with the 70.

That barbecue is making my mouth water.

 

[Pugetsound]

Re: My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

Need to buy a boot fot the splash well and run the cables thru it. Will give you a cleaner access to the back.(stern).

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

Nice rig, she looks to be in good shape

That 70hp is no good...I will take it off your hands tho

Seriously though...it should do about 35mph+ if she runs strong, is trimmed out perfectly and weight is balanced.

Those shish kabobs are making me hungry

 

[ezmobee]

Re: My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

You have a very nice Jupiter there. That 70 is, in my opinion, the ideal motor for that boat. Great power-to-weight ratio.

 

[Bob427]

Re: My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

Thankyou for your kind commets

I am the trird owner of the boat
the guy i bought it from got it from his grandfather the origanal owner she came with a 60hp mercury new but it was replaced with a 40hp mariner in 1984 that runs really good just not fast enough cant wait to try out the 70
he did all the work to it 10 years ago i will say he did a pretty good job
next season i think i will do a complete repaint

Bob

 

[Uxboat]

Re: My new 1965 16' starcraft what model

I just repowered my Jupiter with a 1981 70 Johnson and got a boot to bring the cables thru on the side.Not sure why the Jupiter had only a center hole to stuff everything thru,but the side boot was a great idea.My prop is 13 1/ 4 x 17,have not yet taken my gps out yet so I can,t tell you how fast it is,but I think the bare boat weighs about 675 lbs.I know got to change my avatar! Cheers Mike