atuck593
Well-known member
I know this is the section for builds and modifications but just a brief introduction before the project. My name is Alex, I'm 23 from Pa. I have fished from shore since before I could remember with my dad and brothers. Last summer the local lake decided to drain a few feet of water to replace the boat launch ramps. Not bad in theory but when you hit the summer drought the water level became very low. It made fishing from shore very difficult. I purchased a small kayak to fish from on the lakes and streams. It was nice to hit the shallows but being 6' 2" 220 lbs it was tough to move around and sit in for a long period of time. I also had to leave my brothers on shore. This started my search for a small aluminum fishing boat and ultimately brought me to this site. I have been looking at all of the builds on this site for a little while and have seen some awesome work by everyone. After researching some of the builds and asking a few questions I think I have a plan on what I would like to do with my boat.
I am starting with a 1971 14' 3" Starcraft Seafarer. I have seen a few people on here working with Starcrafts and have got a lot of great ideas. The boat will be powered by 1972 Evinrude 9.5 and a Minn Kota Endura 50lb thrust trolling motor. I mainly used the electric motor as the three closest lakes to me are electric only but I picked up a running Evinrude for a decent price this winter. I hope to get to some bigger water this summer with the outboard.
I am starting with a 1971 14' 3" Starcraft Seafarer. I have seen a few people on here working with Starcrafts and have got a lot of great ideas. The boat will be powered by 1972 Evinrude 9.5 and a Minn Kota Endura 50lb thrust trolling motor. I mainly used the electric motor as the three closest lakes to me are electric only but I picked up a running Evinrude for a decent price this winter. I hope to get to some bigger water this summer with the outboard.