My new boat

[ultra353]

My `68 12ft smokercraft that i decked out has served me and my 2 kids quite well the last 2 years but the boat is just getting too small. So like the rest of us I`ve been looking into back yards, next to old barns and overgrown fields for a "new" bigger boat. Me and Craigslist have been like best friends for the last 4-5 months now, everyday looking for something that will fit my tite budget. Looked at a few but some where better off in the scrapyard or this guy thinks its a gold mine. So i finally found IT! Exactly what i wanted, I had to drive in a horrendious snowstorm but i new if i didn`t go right away it would be gone. Original owner 1985 14`6 long, 67" wide, deep v Starcraft Seafarer. Came with `69 johnson 20 hp, 27lb minn kota, trailer with 2 new spare rims/tires, and anchor. The boat was put away in a polebarn in 2001 and hasn`t been used since. I got it all for 550. Now i`m not bragging(well, maybe a little) but if you keep looking you can find some great deals out there. So now my project begins!

 

[dr_beerman]

Nice! Congrats on the barn find. When will we see some Picts?
Good luck with your build

 

[reedjj]

quit teasing and show us!

 

[kd7sxa]

Sounds very similar to mine, except for the year (mine's a 1995). Can't wait to see some pictures and see what your plans are for it.

 

[ultra353]

Thanks everybody! I`ll try and get some pics up soon.

 

[ultra353]

Here are some pics. Its pretty dirty from sitting for so many years as soon as it gets warmer out ill powerwash it . I started to sand down the trailer today but thats all i`ve done so far.

 

[atuck593]

Thats's a good lookin boat you got there....Good Luck with your build! I look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[ray55classic]

Nice catch!!! You have every thing you need for an outstanding fishing boat at a really good price....

 

[jasper60103]

yes, very nice and great price! Does the motor run?

 

[ultra353]

Thanks for the nice comments ! Its probably going to be a slow build as i`m going to have to really think about the layout, as this will probably be my last boat for awhile. The trailer needed new wheel bearings/ lights and paint. The boat just needs a good cleaning, The motor while i haven`t started it yet should run fine. Its got 125lbs compression on each cyl, I`m going to get a carb kit, new impeller , New points and change the lower unit oil and maybe a Used prop as this one is chewed up a bit.

 

[Ictalurus]

Nice score ultra. I picked up a '66 Johnson 20 late last year and coudn't be more pleased. It should push your boat quite well, with 2 people + gear in my 1440 I see speeds in the low to mid 20's. Love the boat, fished out of one of those growing up, very nice boats.

 

[Stevecris]

Nice boat! Good luck with the build.

 

[Badbagger]

Great boat and clean and post up build pics!

 

[jvanhees]

Heck of a deal! Nice looking boat too....