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    What Size motor for 17ft Aluminum

    I do the same mostly area 10.. You may want to find some data on the overall weight of the max rated hp from that era and use it as guide, and of course factor in your kicker weight. The strength of the transom is key and the boat takes a beating when being trailered. I have seen welds...
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    Battery Boxes OR Trays?

    1 vote for a box. I shortened mine to the battery height. Then placed the battery into the box and installed as a unit. It was the only way I could do it. have an old starcraft ss160 and the battery sits in kind of hole next to the transom so in and out with the battery is tough It never gets...
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    Want to buy a boat but worried

    I had a 95 starcraft sf14. Great boat. Stable, deep 'V'. Foam under the seats. Nothing on the floor. Very low maintenance. Fished puget sound salmon for years and once I got the feel could really handle some rough water. If I still had it I would be repowering with 15hp 4 stroke ...
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