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Post by Pete D. on Jan 16, 2014 10:32:56 GMT -5
Got an '86 Starcraft that I fully restored, with an '84 Evinrude 75 on her. Everything I need. Tows easily, handles rough water really well for aluminum, and is super easy on gas. A day of hard runningand gas scouting will usually use up 6 gallons of fuel or so. 1/2" steel rod holders work well for the stripes and BIG catfish. What can I say, I love her.  (This was pre-gas and trolling motor upgrade.)  |
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Post by CorneliaGale on Jan 16, 2014 10:45:12 GMT -5
They are nice boats, I got a 22' center console I'm working on now to make into a bay boat
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Post by Pete D. on Jan 16, 2014 12:50:59 GMT -5
Heck yea they are. They aren't too difficult to restore either. Just takes patience, and didnt hurt that my dad is a contractor and has every tool known to man. I have a 19'CC Starcraft that needs a motor and the floors redone. It is aluminum also. I was thinking about turning it into a bay boat also, but I dont think it is really big enough for that.....
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Post by jb4sml on Jan 16, 2014 16:59:56 GMT -5
Had the same boat when I fished the lakes and Delaware in Jersey.I had also refurbished it which took about a month or so to do it but worth the effort. To make a long story short after about a year down here I found that during the summer months you will get rocked by the bass boats and wakeboard boats. It's great on gas but I found as I got into my 60's comfort was more important.. Best of luck the boat looks great
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Post by CorneliaGale on Jan 16, 2014 20:03:02 GMT -5
Had the same boat when I fished the lakes and Delaware in Jersey.I had also refurbished it which took about a month or so to do it but worth the effort. To make a long story short after about a year down here I found that during the summer months you will get rocked by the bass boats and wakeboard boats. It's great on gas but I found as I got into my 60's comfort was more important.. Best of luck the boat looks great That is why I got the pontoon for the lake, but its not a good bay boat, so if I want to go there I need something else. |
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Post by Pete D. on Jan 17, 2014 8:03:45 GMT -5
Yea once I get closer to the water I am going to get a 22' CC. But for now I'm 29 and work for a chiropractor, so I think I can handle the aluminum ride  |
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Post by chefstriper on Jan 19, 2014 11:36:47 GMT -5
Sure is a nice motor you got on it!!!
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Post by CorneliaGale on Jan 19, 2014 15:51:32 GMT -5
Heck yea they are. They aren't too difficult to restore either. Just takes patience, and didnt hurt that my dad is a contractor and has every tool known to man. I have a 19'CC Starcraft that needs a motor and the floors redone. It is aluminum also. I was thinking about turning it into a bay boat also, but I dont think it is really big enough for that..... As long as you pick your days you could use it in the Chesapeake Bay, I took my son-in-laws 17 skiff out to the bay bridge tunnel a few years. They can take some waves and the good thing is you stay dry in them. |
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Post by Pete D. on Jan 19, 2014 17:19:32 GMT -5
Yea it's that whole pick your days thing that I hate. If i get a chance to hit the water I wanna go! I've seen days on the Chesapeake where you wouldn't even want to be out on a 24'er!!
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