1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Bwana - Sharpen that Sawzall. The Donor thread is alive.

Thanks GA; Checked er out.Super cool, gonna keep my eye on it. :high5:

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

What is a V5 hull?

V5 Hull is heavier aluminum 100 instead of 80, sharper rise on the bow, and the chin comes further up the bow almost to the eye. They were designed for offshore and big water.

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

V5 Hull is heavier aluminum 100 instead of 80, sharper rise on the bow, and the chin comes further up the bow almost to the eye. They were designed for offshore and big water.

Thank you Glen; Think you answered the ? better than I could have.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

A V5 always reminds me of a destroyer with the pointed bow.

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

What is a V5 hull?

Thanks for dropping by Bonairll; My buddy Glen answered your ? better than I could. Starcraft introduced the V5 hull in 1978. Because they have 2 strakes on port & starboard side that runs to the bow & the keel, hence the term V5. They plane quicker and handle rough water great.My Islander has 21 degrees of dead rise, my supersport V has 17 degrees.

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

A V5 always reminds me of a destroyer with the pointed bow.

Good analogy GA_; Thanks again for getting old donor thread open. :thumb:

On a different subject, road trip to Shelbyville Thursday. Going to look at the Fabuglas with 5.7 Mercruiser. Will post up pics soon as I can. Fairly certain this is the One.:decision:

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Fairly certain this is the One.:decision:

Good Luck!!!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Hope she has your name on her. Drag her home, CF.

Like I said, the Mob has needs.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Good Luck Cat, hope it's a good one.

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Thanks Glen, GA, & Dave: Got back about an hr. ago. Snapped a few pics. before I left. As you can see both tires on starboard side had dry rotted and were flat. P/O agreed to buy 2 used ones and put on as he had promised could tow home. Going to take some more pics this evening. Am tickled pink with this deal too.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

What does Larry the cable Guy say, "GIT ER DONE"

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

What does Larry the cable Guy say, "GIT ER DONE"

Yup; That what he says. As promised more pics.:triumphant: Going to wake the Catfishhunter up from her winter knapp tomorrow. Youngest son & I are headed to lake after he gets of work for a night of catfishing.Definitely needed.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Is she a runner, Cat? No milky oil?

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Is she a runner, Cat? No milky oil?

Yah man, she looks great!!!:thumb:

Does she run?

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

No milky oil, & yes GA_ and jas she is a runner. The past owner has a Marine shop. He located this boat & motor last year. Took it to his shop and had his crew go thru motor top to btm. Had them change oil & filter, started and ran her fir 30 min. Then winterized her. Was moving his shop, didnt want to move the boat too. Got her for 1300$ a bit more than wanted to pay but well worth the price.:joyous:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Complete, maintained V8 for $1300? (less once you strip and sell the good stuff)

I think that's excellent!!!

Bottom feeder approved!:thumb:

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

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[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Complete, maintained V8 for $1300? (less once you strip and sell the good stuff)

I think that's excellent!!!

Bottom feeder approved!:thumb:

Thanks jas; Was thinking would use one or both of the swim platforms on Islander. Instead of the catfish excursion tonight, son & granddaughter going bluegill fishing tomorrow.Need to stock up bait pond.:high5:

 

[catfishr1]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

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Thanks GA:

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1979 22.5 Starcraft Islander with V 5 hull

Wicked good deal Cat, looking forward to watching this project.