~ New guy!

[SwiftyFDS]

Hey, guys. i've been lurkin the forum for a while and thought i'd go ahead and join. I've been enjoying everyone's build threads and etc.

I live on the panhandle of FL and have been wanting to build a classic aluminum stracraft for a while and i've finally decided to take the jump and do it. Problem i'm running into now is locating one. Any helpful ideas? I've been cruising around craiglist and the local community but i keep coming up short. I'm looking for a 14-18' boat. This will also be my first boat build. :redface:

 

[North Beach]

Re: ~ New guy!

1963 18.5 ft starcraft boat - $800 (haines city)
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Date: 2010-07-24, 2:50PM EDT
Reply to: sale-3n9qz-1861013759@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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i am sealing my boat it is taking up space in my back yard you get boat motor and traler the traler is worth what i am asking for the package last used 1999 has 75 hp motor boat has no holes in it need more info call 863-557-4885 traler needs tires


1990 Starcraft 18 FT - $1000 (Hialeah, FL)
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Date: 2010-08-28, 11:14AM EDT
Reply to: see below
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1990 Starcraft Holiday 180, 80hp Mercury 4 cyl. motor, alunminum hull, 29 gl built-in alunminum fuel tank, 6 life vests included, anchor, StarCraft trailer.
Needs engine work - low compression (needs piston rings), needs trailer work, guide & rear axle. Great boat - Needs a little TLC.
$1,000 (OBO). Call Raul for more info. at (786)218-6936.
? Location: Hialeah, FL
21 ft CC Custom Aluminum Starcraft - $750 (Largo)
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Date: 2010-08-24, 1:50PM EDT
Reply to: sale-wdukx-1916690670@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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Custom CC for sale. Trailer is in bad shape (steel and rusted). The boat runs; however, she needs a new lower unit on the drive. Custom center console, all aluminum. Fishfinder/depth. She was built in 1973, original inline V6. Will consider all offers, no trades, sorry need cash.
? Location: Largo
18 ft. Boat & Trailer - $500 (Deland)
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Date: 2010-08-28, 10:57PM EDT
Reply to: sale-k7msg-1924954860@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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1972 18' aluminum V-hull Starcraft boat with trailer. Fair condition. Inside of boat needs work. Trailer needs lights.
Email or call 386-747-3899.

 

[SwiftyFDS]

Re: ~ New guy!

ummm, wow. How did you find all of those? I'm not quite sure where the cities are that they are posted in but its deffinetly a start. Thanks!

BTW, NB, your boat build is amazing, great job!

 

[coolbikeguy]

Re: ~ New guy!

there are a few guys on here from fla ( unfortunately im not one of them lol ). there seems to be plenty of starcrafts in fla. are you using the craigslist site ?? if so try search tempest instead. it searches craigslist but its simpler to use.... good luck, CBG

 

[SwiftyFDS]

Re: ~ New guy!

coolbikeguy, thanks! I've checked out tempest (first time, awesome site) and came up empty. I found a few but i'm not paying $2,500-3,000 for a boat that needs a complete rebuild.

The hunt conitues....

 

[North Beach]

Re: ~ New guy!

I use Mozilla and Crazedlist. It allows you to search by region or the entire country.

Try typing Crazedlist.org in your browser and see what happens. There were lots more in the southeast, I just pasted a few!

Good luck on your search.

 

[barato]

Re: ~ New guy!

Swifty, have you considered posting an ad on CL yourself? "starcraft or similar aluminum boat wanted, any age or condition if price is appropriate" etc. "turn your yard art into cash" gets people's attention.

i had great luck going this route to find an engine-donor boat. i've noticed many people on here seem to have just stumbled across theirs as it was rotting back to the bare aluminum in someone's back yard or under a tree. remember that many people don't realize that rotted wood don't mean "terminal" like it often does for f'glass boats.