Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

[stainless52]

Hello all i just got a 12 foot stainless starcraft. Was wondering if anybody else has one. Mine is a 51 (i thought it was a 52 hence my forum name). How many were built? I cant wait to polish it up!

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

Welcome aboard! I've heard of the magnesium Starcrafts but I've never seen one. Any pics? We love pics

 

[stainless52]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

Its stainless not magnesium however ive seen a few magnesium boat ads. Ill take some more pics once i clean it up some more. Heres the ebay listing where i got it.

Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=231177193915

 

[stainless52]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

Was lucky enough to get the 51 motor with it too. Now just waiting for the ice to go away!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

I think she's beautiful:joyous:

 

[stainless52]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

Thanks! She spent a ton of time indoors and needs to get on the water soon. There is some paint remnants to get rid of and a good polish and buff is in order.

 

[classiccat]

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That's a neat boat!

Is that a welded seam at mid-ship?

definitely take alot of pics...and share them hoto: :hungry:

 

[stainless52]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

Thankss bluefin, its lapjointed at mid ship. The only non original stuff on the boat is a drain plug and a state of pennsylvania safety plaque

 

[Watermann]

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Super neat little SC, all the wood trim even looks great.

 

[stainless52]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

Thanks! A true barn find and original. Came with super clean motor that was the only one to be on this boat and its been gone through and imcredible compression. Trailer has new tires, bearings, led lights, fenders, wiring, jack and rollers. Seller drove 3 hours to deliver it and all in all idlt cost me 2000 (1800 boat motor trailer) and 200 delivery

 

[Vintin]

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Looks nice!

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

Thanks! A true barn find and original. Came with super clean motor that was the only one to be on this boat and its been gone through and imcredible compression. Trailer has new tires, bearings, led lights, fenders, wiring, jack and rollers. Seller drove 3 hours to deliver it and all in all idlt cost me 2000 (1800 boat motor trailer) and 200 delivery

Nice looking boat, and you should almost feel guilty for stealin' it from the seller :watermelon:

 

[stainless52]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

You think thats a good deal? I thought it was, those are hard to find.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

For what should best be described as RARE w a completely gone thru motor... You betcha good deal.

Almost a GREAT deal, but well worth what you paid, imo.

 

[stainless52]

Re: Just bought a 1951 stainless 12 footer

Lighter than i thought too, cant weigh more than 150 pounds or so