winter
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Tough call, I really began to love this boat. It's rare that it works so well, but doesn't fit the bill for my needs. I'll be looking for an open bow someday soon.
1987 StarFlite, 1987 Evinrude 200xp, Loadrite trailer.
According to the dealer, the lower end has been completely rebuilt, the oil looks great and I had a new water pump installed two weeks ago. I installed new plugs and a module as well. Engine lights quickly and idles OK. Max'es out at 5400rpm's with a 14.5 x 24" Michigan 3 blade, not ideal, but hits a GPS verified 63 mph with one person and 1/2 tank of fuel and some extras. Got to 60 with 2 ppl and same load.
ALL gauges work (speedo, tach, engine temp, trim level volt, and fuel), trim works well, has manual jack plate, very good upholstery, decent carpet, floors and hull seem solid, windshield nice, bilge pump works etc... I'm sure I'm missing things.
Basically the mechanicals are in good working order. The battery is usable but it won't turn the starter over. However, the charge from the motor is excellent. The boat is cosmetically challenged. The deck and sides are a bit faded but the metal flake has not come through the clear coat. A good buff and polish should bring it back. The white sides are not as good and may need a shot of clear. There are stress cracks hear and there, and around the transom, but I've had many boats that had this 'option'
. The transom seems sound and doesn't show sign of flexing. The bottom is pretty decent but there are two small areas that seem to have been addressed with epoxy, as it chipped Gel perhaps. The rear wooden hatch covers are in poor shape, the engine cover looks OK, but should have a proper repaint done, and in general needs a thorough cleaning. But as a driver, this boat is ready to go.
The trailer works well and is in generally good shape. It should have tires soon and although the lights work, the one lens is cracked.
Two full covers go with, and used together, keep the boat dry. Neither is perfect. Essentially, this boat looks to be an easy project if you want a clean looking boat, but one can drive it the way it is for the summer. I'm asking $4500 and will throw in a new Battery for that price. It's located near Reading Pa. and I can assist with delivery if needed. I may consider some trades, mainly cars. Sorry for the lousy quality pics, PM me for more if interested, thanks!
1987 StarFlite, 1987 Evinrude 200xp, Loadrite trailer.
According to the dealer, the lower end has been completely rebuilt, the oil looks great and I had a new water pump installed two weeks ago. I installed new plugs and a module as well. Engine lights quickly and idles OK. Max'es out at 5400rpm's with a 14.5 x 24" Michigan 3 blade, not ideal, but hits a GPS verified 63 mph with one person and 1/2 tank of fuel and some extras. Got to 60 with 2 ppl and same load.
ALL gauges work (speedo, tach, engine temp, trim level volt, and fuel), trim works well, has manual jack plate, very good upholstery, decent carpet, floors and hull seem solid, windshield nice, bilge pump works etc... I'm sure I'm missing things.
Basically the mechanicals are in good working order. The battery is usable but it won't turn the starter over. However, the charge from the motor is excellent. The boat is cosmetically challenged. The deck and sides are a bit faded but the metal flake has not come through the clear coat. A good buff and polish should bring it back. The white sides are not as good and may need a shot of clear. There are stress cracks hear and there, and around the transom, but I've had many boats that had this 'option'
. The transom seems sound and doesn't show sign of flexing. The bottom is pretty decent but there are two small areas that seem to have been addressed with epoxy, as it chipped Gel perhaps. The rear wooden hatch covers are in poor shape, the engine cover looks OK, but should have a proper repaint done, and in general needs a thorough cleaning. But as a driver, this boat is ready to go.The trailer works well and is in generally good shape. It should have tires soon and although the lights work, the one lens is cracked.
Two full covers go with, and used together, keep the boat dry. Neither is perfect. Essentially, this boat looks to be an easy project if you want a clean looking boat, but one can drive it the way it is for the summer. I'm asking $4500 and will throw in a new Battery for that price. It's located near Reading Pa. and I can assist with delivery if needed. I may consider some trades, mainly cars. Sorry for the lousy quality pics, PM me for more if interested, thanks!
.... but the compression is a bit low I think....
(re:cheaper!)
(minus the flake)
. He just wants to look cool on the lake and try to catch girls.... wait, i guess that's not all that bad. Anyway, BTT!