Thundercraft 160ss

[jasona]

Hi,

I am both new to the Forum and new to boating. For a 1st boat, I am looking at 1979 Thundercraft Magnum 160ss with 1984 70hp Evinrude. I will be using this boat on small inland lakes (Wisconsin) a handfull of times a year for mainly fishing, and pulling some tubes.
Anybody have experience/advice on this boat?
we are a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 little kids), and I hoping for a boat to get us going and see how we liek it.
Thanks!!!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Thundercraft 160ss

That motor is a fantastic motor that if in good condition and properly maintained will outlive you. Parts easily available. Check the deck and transom carefully for rot and if all is sound that will be an excellent first boat perfect for just what you're looking to do with it.

 

[Dakota47]

Re: Thundercraft 160ss

I just sold a 1984 Thundercraft magnum 16ft with a 1984 60hp Merc for $2,500 . it was in good shape and the motor ran perfect. very good boat.. i liked it.. a little small for me thats all.

 

[Dakota47]

Re: Thundercraft 160ss

 

[jasona]

Re: Thundercraft 160ss

Thanks guys for the advice, but the boat was sold the same day, so the seach goes on!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Thundercraft 160ss

Dakota47, please resize your pictures from now own. over sized pictures, cause the reader, to have to scan right & left to read. alot of post get skipped over because of this. a real pita.

 

[Dakota47]

Re: Thundercraft 160ss

OK.