Should I go for it?

[iCam]

Alright, here is the low down. I am wanting a project (again) and I ran across this add on CL, about 2 weeks ago. Problem is I can't get it out of my head. It appears to be the exact foundation I have in my head for the fishing rig I want.

Just a couple of questions, before I commit myself to selling one of the boats I have now for this one.

1. I do not know enough about starcraft boats to know "trouble areas" that I can look for once I see the boat (if there are any).

2. Anyone able to identify the motor from this pic?

3. Anybody might know the model of Starcraft?

http://denver.craigslist.org/boa/2750735365.html

 

[boatnut74]

Re: Should I go for it?

Looks like probably a jet or jet star, possibly Nassau. Motor looks like an older Evinrude, likely an electric shift. Starcrafts are super easy to work on. I guess the biggest problem they had were rivets leaking, but they can be rebucked and sealed with Gluvit, no big deal at all. Some still don't leak at all! I say go for it, you cant beat an old Starcraft I would try to get that for around 400 bucks or so, It will likely need a new deck and transom, but maybe not.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Should I go for it?

First I would consider that a good boat with a parts motor since it is not running........ If you have access to another motor it would make a great project and those boats live forever.

My vote is a Jet Star or a Falcon

 

[iCam]

Re: Should I go for it?

Well, The wife surprised me. I caught her before she had her Morning coffee and she said that it was fine if I get it.....WITHOUT having to sell one I already have.

What I am thinking of doing with this is more of a long term resto/repower (since I already have something to get on the water with). Not sure if I would keep that motor. I will have to inspect it, compression test, check the Lower unit etc. before I commit myself to it.

I am also thinking of an aluminum floor, but not sure if the boat would handle that, and how the extra weight would effect HP and Max capacity if at all.

 

[wlg]

Re: Should I go for it?

Looks like a good project boat. Try to get a better deal if you can, but if you like it and feel the price is not that bad then go for it. These boats are fairly easy to work on.
I have an aluminum rebuild on here: 79 Sylvan Sportster 18 open bow rebuild. There are many good threads on this site that should give you the information you need.