Re: Starcraft welded
All new boats are nice, and I can tell you my 2000 19' was better than my 1979, especially
when it had a 90hp Merc 4 stroke, clean, quiet, and reliable.
The main difference having been on newer Starcraft's, like the SFM 18, and Fishmaster is the beam,
and that width creates "big" everywhere, freeboard, deeper V, etc., but..........................the rides were
still "tinnie" rides, and in rough water, they pound, and............................
For that type of money, rather spruce up a cheapie, add more accessories, spend money elsewhere.
Say for instance, a 22 SSV5 popped up at a reasonable price. I would go that route, then attempt
to modernize it with a late model outboard, I-Pilot troller, solid Fishfinders, and a nice kicker engine.
One thing about having a boat with a huge investment(debt) is that you either "marry it", or sit
in the backyard with a cooler of beer when you get home from work, and stare at it.
It would take winning the lottery to make a new boat possible on my end, then again, I would probably
own several....................lol
By the way, waiting on a callback on a SS16, Rude, and trailer for $300........make a nice ski boat for the kids, fun stuff
