New Boater? Starcraft Heritage 1901

[kazar]

I am considering taking the leap into boationg I have access to a small inland lake about 2 miles from home weekly and will be able to take the boat to larger inland lake about 4 hours from home 2 - 3 times a year any comments and advise re starcraft marine products will be appreciated<br />Thanks<br />Kazar

 

[sea wolf]

Re: New Boater? Starcraft Heritage 1901

i own a 1987 starcraft medalist, 19ft. bow rider. i've had it for 10 years. the hull is in great shape, & has all the original hardware, i haven't had to replace anything. as far as mechanicals go, it has the cobra drive & except for a gimbal bearing, shift cable adj. & some new seals it has held up well. i don't know what year your looking at but watch out for floor rot in mid to late 80's. i had to do mine, but that was partly do to my own neglect, not covered well in winter. would i buy another starcraft? absolutely.

 

[kazar]

Re: New Boater? Starcraft Heritage 1901

Thanks I'm looking at a 1990 model Have been told Gimbal bearing has been replaced..recently

 

[sea wolf]

Re: New Boater? Starcraft Heritage 1901

take it for a test run.make sure it shifts ok, no binding or hard shifting. check the oil after you've run it, make sure it's not milky looking, which could mean water in oil. $$$$! look for the same in drive oil. if you're not sure what to look for take it to a boat mechanic & have him check it out. if it's your ist boat, u don't want a project. let's us know what u find.