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Taking the Leap. '81 Starcraft Seafarer Conversion
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<blockquote data-quote="HahnZooKeeper" data-source="post: 238657" data-attributes="member: 6693"><p>Well, we're doin' it!!! My boys and I are rebuilding/converting our '81 Starcraft Seafarer. We just got this boat from a good friend of mine this past summer for a song. Almost literally!!! I paid $150 boat/motor/trailer. All were/are in great condition and how could I complain anyway?!? The motor wouldn't start, but a simple carb rebuild and a set of plugs and the '74 Mercury 110 came to life. I think my 8 & 9 year olds were more excited than I was! On our maiden voyage (after many correspondance with the State) I was more than relieved when there were NO leaks in the hull. The trailer pulled straight and easy. We did have to replace the wiring on the trailer, but that was a small price to pay and was relatively simple.</p><p> But now that it's winter, I've got an itch that needs scratching. I have been checking out this fantastic website since we got the boat and seen many of the cool conversions of these old tin buckets. It's our turn. We are going to try a front and rear casting platform with a flat floor in the middle.</p><p> Here are a few pics of the progress so far. Check'em out and please comment. I hope to learn and steal shamelessly from anyone who's got similar experiences. And even ones who don't!</p><p> Thank you, Jeremy The Musky Bucket</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HahnZooKeeper, post: 238657, member: 6693"] Well, we're doin' it!!! My boys and I are rebuilding/converting our '81 Starcraft Seafarer. We just got this boat from a good friend of mine this past summer for a song. Almost literally!!! I paid $150 boat/motor/trailer. All were/are in great condition and how could I complain anyway?!? The motor wouldn't start, but a simple carb rebuild and a set of plugs and the '74 Mercury 110 came to life. I think my 8 & 9 year olds were more excited than I was! On our maiden voyage (after many correspondance with the State) I was more than relieved when there were NO leaks in the hull. The trailer pulled straight and easy. We did have to replace the wiring on the trailer, but that was a small price to pay and was relatively simple. But now that it's winter, I've got an itch that needs scratching. I have been checking out this fantastic website since we got the boat and seen many of the cool conversions of these old tin buckets. It's our turn. We are going to try a front and rear casting platform with a flat floor in the middle. Here are a few pics of the progress so far. Check'em out and please comment. I hope to learn and steal shamelessly from anyone who's got similar experiences. And even ones who don't! Thank you, Jeremy The Musky Bucket [/QUOTE]
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