Identify Starcraft Model????

[Faztbullet]

I have a 18ft Starcraft ,dual console,small closed bow with drum steering and 75hp V-4. Does anyone recognize this model and about what year as I cannot find the HIN plate???? From the engine and bow light I guessing the mid to late 60's.....





http://nashville.craigslist.org/boa/2682382390.html

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

It looks like a hatch in the bow. I think some of the early Holidays had a bow hatch. Maybe it's been converted to dual console. A P.O.s version of a closed bow SuperSport. Just guessing. Probably too old to have a HIN.

This page from the '63 brochure shows the hatch, can't tell about the bow light. The specs page of the brochure has the measurements to compare with.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

I dont think it that model as it has never had a windshield(no holes) and the railing looks factory installed..Thanks

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

No prob. SC made too many models over the years.

 

[MichaelP]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

My vote would be a carved up holiday. Hand railings are easy to install therefore can look factory IMHO. Holes for the windshield could have been filled. Consoles from a SS. Love the bow light.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

I think that one's been modified past the point of recognition.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

I'd guess early 60s Holiday, it resembles HopeSheFloats' '61 Holiday that he sold.

The full lapstraking indicates early 60s to me. Nice old rig

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

Tough to tell but maybe a Holiday (chopped).

Course, you can make it anything you like now!

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

After removing some PO installed material it appears to be a "chopped" Chieftain or Islander as I found holes that come all the way back to midships. The motor is a 1963 75hp.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Identify Starcraft Model????

That makes sense. That bow deck looked stock but was too big to have been from an open bow like a Mariner or SS but was too small to have been from a Holiday. So early 60's Chieftain it is.