Re: 1970 Starcraft.. a Vision...
I'm located in southern Oregon, usually fish out of the Port of Brookings. I'll say 90% of my running will be in the ocean. I plan to do a quality restore at a reasonable cost. If I can get the 165 squared away and a good compression test I'd like to keep it. That will save some cash for other goodies. I am shooting for a 5K budget unless I need to replace the motor.
I think the transom has been replaced and will do a better inspection when I clean out the area, My initial thoughts are, replace the floor and foam, move the batteries forward, relocate fuel tank forward and under the deck, make the rear seats go away and replace with removable bass boat type seats. Build storage pedestals under the front seats, and place some rear facing seats up front behind the others. Drop down the center of the floor in the cabin if possible, a sink, dining table that makes into a bed, and storage.
My largest expense may be the aluminum hard top I'd like to have made, along with the seat pedestals and engine cover. River Marine boat builders is close by and I hope to catch them in the off season and make a package deal for some aluminum work.
In riding in a friend Chieftain, it seemed real tail heavy, and hard to get on plane.. suggestions?? trim tabs?
The trailer is in good condition, it was converted to a roller trailer, hope this is ok for riveted boats. That's the basics.. Thanks for your input..
