New Starcraft owner here

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dpty22

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hey all, it is monday the 22nd and i have owned a starcraft for about 16 hours. about 5 years ago i seen an old starcraft aluminum v bottom boat and fell in love with it. something about the lines the wide side rails and the size. since then i have been looking for a 70's model starcraft. finally success! i bought an 18ft. sprint v with an 85 hp evinrude. going to pick it up tonight. my lack of finding a one for soo long tells me either that they were all junked. or they are soo good that eveyone that has one wont get off it. through out the forums i have found alot of islanders. ss's and open bows but not alot of sprints. what do you attribute that too? can't wait to start the restore and will be looking to "pick the collective brain of the STARMADA on the forums"
 
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KellyC

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Where are you located? That will have a lot to do with how many SC's you see for sale. Here on the west coast they are fewer and farther between but still can be had. They also bring more of a premium price out here than say in the mid west or east coat for that matter. But welcome to the fleet and have a good fun and safe time with yout boat.
 
barato

barato

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Dpty--

welcome to the madhouse (or was that funhouse? primate house? ....?)

the only reason people scrap a Starcraft is lack of imagination or a Titanic-style tear in side....tin hull lasts forever, but you may become good at plywood work and wiring. and when you're done, you'll have a boat that people will think is far cooler than any modern disposaboat....and is fast and gets great fuel mileage.

you do know that the zombies around here moan "PICTUUUURES!" instead of "BRAAAAINS!"?
 
TheWrks

TheWrks

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Welcome dpty22 to the "Clan" post some photo's when you get a chance :D
 
Huron Angler

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Wow you waited 5 years to get the rig, you must be pretty happy right about now:D

I remember when I bought my SS about a year ago. Could've told me the world was ending and I couldn't have cared less. Ear-to-ear grin for at least two days;)

The Sprint model is rare, probably because they were only made for a few years, wheras the SS, Holiday and Islander models were cranked out for many many decades with minimal design changes.

It means that your boat is somewhat rare, and that's pretty cool to me.:cool:

Welcome aboard, you will find us to be an impatient(when it comes to photos), rowdy and generally helpful group of maniacs that share your love of tin:)
 
GLG fishing

GLG fishing

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Welcome to the forum. You?re in good hands with Starcraft. Pic?s should be your first priority answers will come after that.

GLG
 
jasoutside

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

mob-title-1.jpg


Photos or there will be trouble...



(sorry, you guys were being nice so I figured well, you know)
 
Bwana Don

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dpty22

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

ok ok..... pictures it is.... have to wait til tomorrow it is storming and dark here in sw lower MI. and, i am better at plywood and wiring than i am at computers. gonna be a long winter but i will have a lot of planning to do. with all the different paint and interior ideas i have to figure out.
 
jasoutside

jasoutside

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Hey another Michigan guy too! Man this place gets better looking all the time huh fellas:D:D!
 
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djpeters

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Huron Angler said:
While we're posting links to appropriate heavy metal videos I might as well add to the fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-So4kUrhjo

The irony is not subtle on this one fellas, we DO want to see a photograph...of the boat of course.:cool:

As you were gentleman...
Click to expand...

I can't believe I just watched that............anyway,

Welcome dpty22. Your going to like it here. We become even nicer after we see pics.
 
CheapboatKev

CheapboatKev

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Welcome Aboard..

Everything you (pictures) need can be found here on (pictures) this forum.
We have gone where you are going (pictures) and will light the way (pictures) with the mob's torches.

Again (pictures) Welcome aboard!


P.s.


Pictures
 
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Pugetsound

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Welcome from the Beautiful Pacific N W Any one want to trade houses for a few weeks. Pacific N W -- 23 deg,wind 49 - 50 mph 7 inches of snow and suposed to stay this way most of the week. YIKES And my boat canopy flew away to some neighbors yard. Glad they have travel covers on them. Must be a -10 degree chill factor by now. Pugetsound
 
fshngho

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Yesterday sunshine, 74 degrees. Today high of 73 and sun. Welcome to Va. Congrts Dpty and Welcome. I would mention pics but I believe you are getting the idea. Don't make them mad, they still haven't found the body of the last guy that refused to post pics.:eek:
You have a lot of company in Mich, but then again they are closer too, so be careful. Looking forward to your ideas and work. We are here to help.
 
dozerII

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Re: New Starcraft owner here

Pictures we are still waiting. nice boat, and welcome
Glen
 

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Dpty, don't be nervous or scared. Even though we have your location and the guys are assembling down the street you still have time to post pics. Keep calm and take good pics but don't waste a minute. I'm not sure if the doughnuts will hold them off for long........
 
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