My new 1974 21' Starcraft cc conversion !

[73 Dolphin]

I just bought home my new Starcraft 21' cc conversion.
It spent most of it's life on Lake Erie and was bought down to Florida a couple of years back. It has the 165 mercruiser straight six. When the gimbal bearings went the owner pulled the outdrive meaning to repair but it just sat to the point that the trailer rotted away underneath it.

The center console is all aluminum as is the custom t-top. After a little haggling I agreed on a price of $450 ! It took me 2 weeks to find a decent enough trailer to haul her and arrange the trailer swap. We completed it last night and finally she is home !

I have a couple of outdrives ready to go on. I'll see which is better. Other than that she needs the fuel pump replaced along with fuel lines. She fires up with gas directly in the carb.

Oh and I'm guessing she stared life as an Islander but perhaps you will correct me on that.

 

[fshngho]

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Welcom Dolphin, nice looking CC. Now you know your going to have to post more pics than that! You most definetly got a deal and it looks like its in good shape. Can't wait to see more

 

[Huron Angler]

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Nice rig

That T-top is clearly worth $450 by itself, so you have done well.

As far as it being an Islander, I agree, the hull could be a Holiday, Mariner(CC) or cuddy. Some measurements(beam, length, gunwale height, etc) and research in the brochures could help ID it for sure, if there is no data plate that tells you.

Welcome to the club

 

[73 Dolphin]

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I originally approached the guy about just buying the t-top, and ended up buying the whole boat ! Will take some more pictures when I get home and post.

 

[ezmobee]

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That is a NICE set up. Love the T-top and the bow rails. North Beach is going to be paying particular attention to this one I'm sure as he's converting one now. Low to see some more pics of the console and interior. Welcome to the Starmada.

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Glad you got her! I posted that ad 2x's in our SC on CL thread and deep down wanted to go see her myself!...


450 bucks DAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!


http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=428279&page=4




I love the stern rail set up..

 

[73 Dolphin]

Re: My new 1974 21' Starcraft cc conversion !

That is a NICE set up. Love the T-top and the bow rails. North Beach is going to be paying particular attention to this one I'm sure as he's converting one now. Low to see some more pics of the console and interior. Welcome to the Starmada.

Yes I saw North Beach's thread and was curious how it will end up. Kept clicking next and hoping to see it finished. lol. Nice job so far !

 

[73 Dolphin]

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http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=69601&stc=1&d=1286242972

http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=69602&stc=1&d=1286242972

 

[73 Dolphin]

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http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=69603&stc=1&d=1286243248

 

[jasoutside]

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Super awesome rig Dolphin! Awesome score and sweet deal!

Looking at the stern there - maybe she used to be a Chieftain? Islanders of that vintage would be straight across rather than arched.

Cheers man!

 

[barato]

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that really is a nice fishing rig! and for $450....????!!! that'll get you membership in the Bottom Feeders Club right there.....

but i guess the prev owner was planning on fishing only at midday when he had that T-top built....?? i have a hat that provides more shade.

 

[73 Dolphin]

Re: My new 1974 21' Starcraft cc conversion !

that really is a nice fishing rig! and for $450....????!!! that'll get you membership in the Bottom Feeders Club right there.....

but i guess the prev owner was planning on fishing only at midday when he had that T-top built....?? i have a hat that provides more shade.

It's a good job that it has a Bimini too ,then ! lol And yes a floppy hat will be worn at all times.