1969 Starcraft Super Sport Restore

[walnut109]

Started restoring this 1969 16' Starcraft Super Sport three summers ago. Finally launched her last week and broke in the new outboard. Still a few items left to be installed, but happy with the way it came out.

[Glenn -Brazee]

Wow! That was a project, but you did an awesome job. Now you have all winter again to wish you were boating .. enjoy it. Curious.. what is the floor material you used?

[walnut109]

Looking forward to next year.  Flooring is EVA foam sheeting over marine grade plywood with 4 coats of spar urethane.  

[whaler1]

Looks beautiful!

[MCF]

Boat looks great.

[leadcore troller]

Nice job, good luck this spring. Very rewarding experience.

My son and I spent this spring restoring a 1990 19ft Smokercraft , lot of work but a great time doing the project.

[lineman49]

Great looking job/boat!

[kman05446]

Nice job. She's a keeper! Enjoy

[rolmops]

 

That is a beautiful boat.

I have restored about 8 boats so far, but always to make them ready to fish and never shiny like yours.

I did it because I love the process of planning and rebuilding, but upon finishing the project I usually loose all interest and look for something new to start. Do you have the same feeling about this project, or do you plan to use it as your go to rig?

[walnut109]

This will be my travelling trolling boat for the Finger Lakes, Oneida and Erie when the wind cooperates. This is my 3rd rebuild.  The other two are 1970 14' Starcraft and 1969 16' Starcraft. The 14' was rebuilt this year as well with new paint, seats, transom and floor.  The 14' foot is docked at camp on a local lake.  The 16', which we bought for our Son's college graduation gift, was rebuilt in 2014 but needs a new lower hull paint job.  Not really interested in restoring any more boats.  Lots of work, but the satisfaction of a job well done is enough reward.  Still plenty to do on the Super Sport such as new horn, riggers, rod holders and permanent fire extinguishers.