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Trophyseeker50

Posted 9/3/2013 9:49 PM (#661174)
Subject: Make the best of what you've got

Posts: 791

Location: WI

After seeing the thread about boat face lifts I thought I would share a few pics of a project boat I built for a client a few years ago. Can you make an old 14 foot Starcraft into a ligitamate musky boat. I believe you can. This boat has nearly fifty Muskies under its belt and is ideal for exploring small northern Wisconsin lakes. Custom casting decks and floors and modern tm and amenities makes it a great little boat. Fresh paint and new carpet through out. Not bad for an old '77 Starcraft.

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bigfoot

Posted 9/4/2013 7:32 AM (#661225 - in reply to #661174)
Subject: RE: Make the best of what you've got

Posts: 246

Location: Grand Marais, MN

Thats pretty sick.. I do most of my musky fishing out of 14' aluminum lund and 8 horse yamaha. Your upgrades to that boat would make a world of difference in terms of fishability and comfort.

if you had to guess, how much weight did that add to the boat? curious because with low amounts of hp speed drops fast in that style of boat

AndrewR

Posted 9/4/2013 12:06 PM (#661291 - in reply to #661174)
Subject: Re: Make the best of what you've got

Posts: 300

Location: Minocqua, WI

Awesome conversion. I did something similar like this (layout style) but to a 14ft dilapidated jon boat I fixed up for small rivers and float trips. I'll share that one when I find time to post it all.

Trophyseeker50

Posted 9/4/2013 12:07 PM (#661292 - in reply to #661174)
Subject: Re: Make the best of what you've got

Posts: 791

Location: WI

You do need to watch the amount of weight you add. We put in a sheet and a half of 3/4" marine ply wood for the floors and deck and a half of a sheet of 3/8" 8ply marine grade weighing just under 100 pounds plus carpets. It has a 1998 15 horse evenrude on it and does about 20 with two guys and gear. It originally had an older 9.9 on it and struggled to plane out. I will say the low center of gravity and added weight definitely stabilized the boat for casting.

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stdevos

Posted 9/6/2013 11:35 AM (#661662 - in reply to #661174)
Subject: RE: Make the best of what you've got

Posts: 416

Location: Madtown, WI

Awesome job! The title thread reminds me of my college project, pulled a boat out of the woods and did a complete tear down and rebuild on a 59' Chrestliner. Really cool little musky boat for the solo angler.

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AndrewR

Posted 9/6/2013 11:49 AM (#661665 - in reply to #661174)
Subject: RE: Make the best of what you've got

Posts: 300

Location: Minocqua, WI

Herrrre's Jonny!

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toothycritter88

Posted 9/9/2013 6:44 AM (#662060 - in reply to #661174)
Subject: RE: Make the best of what you've got

15' jon boat for rivers and small lakes

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KARLOUTDOORS

Posted 9/10/2013 1:43 AM (#662257 - in reply to #661174)
Subject: RE: Make the best of what you've got

Posts: 956

Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs

My last two boats received modifications and upgrades. I love small boats when the situation calls for it. There will be a small rig added to my arsenal once I retire and leave the city. I learned a whole lot from another site that specializes in TinBoats. Mostly smaller and mostly older but all usually receive some sort of owner modifications. Lots of old outboard resources too so you can breath new life into the motor. Worth your while to find it and check it out.

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