1959 14' Starcraft Semi-V

[Milton]

I bought this boat last summer and used it with my kiddo as much as we could. I have been researching this site for a few months now and am ready to begin my own mod.

 

[bassfishinh123]

Your boat looks like its gonna be really stable. What size outboard are you thinkin of putting on her?

 

[Milton]

Thanks you. It's actually very stable. More so than what I espected. I was pleasantly surprised.

When I bought the boat it came with a 7.5 hp Ted Williams. I didn't use it at all due to the lakes close by me are electric only. So I sold it. If I were to put an outboard on it I would like an older Johnson, no smaller than a 5.5hp.

 

[Milton]

Well, I tried the brake fluid. I was impressed with the result.The paint didn't come running off. But it had almost a rubbery feel to it after I let it sit about 24 hours. I used a spray bottle to apply it then a steel brush to work it on/into the paint. Then a razir blade and steel brush to remove it. I'll post a pic of my progress later.

 

[Milton]

Here is a few more pics of my progress.

 

[Motiveflow]

Nice looking project. I am almost finished with mine. My Dad was the second owner of this 1959 14' SeaKing, which is basically a Starcraft that was rebadged and sold by Montgomery Wards. It has tons of sentimental value because I could have bought a really nice boat with the money I have sank in this one!

I have an aviation background and have been very impressed with aircraft finishes on aluminum. I bit the bullet and paid an aircraft painter to strip and paint my boat with aircraft quality materials. The paint should hold up for the next 20 years...and that is IF it is left outside - should last another 50 years by keeping it in the garage.

When I "unearthed" the old boat from my Mom's backyard, It was being used as a dumpster. The trailer axle was rusted solid and had to be replaced before I could tow it. I have since removed and replaced every bolt on the trailer and boat.