Just picked up a cool 1962 Starcraft (Raider)Fiberglass runabout with a 40hp Evinrude Bigtwin… I love it and can’t wait to hit the water as soon as possible!
Picked up a 68 StarCraft Bahama 15' fiberglass few months back...no outboard yet but everything else on her is really good...looks almost identical to the 66 in this video...I watch this vid from time to time...thanks guys
I just bought same boat, chocolate on Cream...28 hp no go. I wasn’t sure if I should get a 50, 60, or 75...I read where you should go with the max, which is 75?
I just bought a 1965 Hydrodyne. When I give her the gas the nose points up and I cant see until she gets up on plane. These older boats have a shallower v-hull and fewer if any chines. But I love their look and on a calm glassy lake they are wonderful. On choppy waters, not so much.
The length is 14 1/2' to 15' and the motor pushes it to around 35mph. The boat is owned by my 16 year old nephew, the driver, whom I helped restore the boat and the motor. Thanks, Don
Glad to see that electric-shift lower unit is still holding up. No other outboard manufacturer made THAT mistake! OMC abandoned it after '72, and they finally put thru-tilt steering on the motors. It still took another couple of years to get THAT right; the first ones didn't have the pivot point far enough inside the transom to clear on a lot of boats.
The Hydro-Electric Shift was very good unit. It shifted very fast, with minimal wear to the gears and clutch Dog. Problem occurred when the wrong oil was used and/or Water got into the oil. it was discontinued because of some concerns about the engine defaulting to Forward gear, instead of Neutral.
We used a TeleFlex Safe-T QC Rotary Boat Steering System 13'. You will need to measure your boat for your setup's cable length. I'm not sure but I think ours was a 13' cable length. Most all boat suppliers or ebay have them available for around $140.00. This setup for the older motor requires a Master Kit, Aluminum - Teleflex Marine Part # SA27256P (iboats) or similar kit. We were able to purchase a kit from ebay less than $50. With 1 year running this setup, no problems as yet. Don
When we were changing over to Teleflex system the shaft diameter was 3/4" or .750" and the old cable system shaft was the same. I used the old steering wheel but had to use the old base cover with some extra sawing on the dash board getting it to work.
Enjoyed your video...I have a 1961 Crestliner 14' and its made very similiar to your boat. I'm currently looking for a motor just like you have there for it. How long is your boat and how fast does it push it?
+Xavier Vargas Jr. Thanks for your comment. It was a very bumpy ride that day and this was my first video with the Starcraft. After uploading on You Tube the program asked if I wanted it to reduce the shaky parts of the video and I hit the go button. Bad move on my part. I could not get it to revert back to original. To me it looks too distorted. Thanks again, Don
As far as the aluminum there are some acid alum cleaner on the market some say is good or you could use Purple Power but don't let it stay on the alum over 5 minutes and hose off before it drys. Buff it out with a muslin cloth wheel and Mother's Alum Polish. Protect adjacent surfaces with tape or something similar when using a wheel. Do it by hand if you don't have a wheel.
Just bought the same boat...needs work, but has all new wiring, could use new paint...far from being original but the hull is good! Windshield is pretty worn, but can’t figure out how to restore! Any tips?
They have products for cleaning - restoring the old plexiglass windshields. I can't remember exactly what it's called now, but you could go to a good Glass Shop and I'm sure they could point you in the right direction. I've used a couple good compounds back in the day when I was in the Glass business. We used to make windshields for such applications. If it weren't for the fact I just acquired a 1967 Starcraft Newport I wouldn't be commenting or reading the comments. Good luck with your boat, a friend gave me the one I have trailer and all.
I've got a 1967 Crestliner Del Rio I'm restoring. Interested in changing the steering cable/pulley system over to teleflex. Anyone know how I can convert the original steering wheel over to the new system? Also anyone who knows where I can order a new rub rail channel or know how to restore the original aluminum rub rail channel and windshield frame it'd be greatly appreciated.
The part "DONT OPEN IT WIDE OPEN" is epic. Like whats going to happend ??? Engine will blow up or boat will go into hyper space ??? baaaahahahahaha 😜😜😜😜😜
What age is the kid driving the boat at? In New Jersey, you need to be 16 or older to drive a boat with any form of steering consoles and / or any type of motor higher than 10 HP with any Hull. At 14 you could only drive a boat with a 10 hp motor (Tiller, no console) with a 12 ft hull.
The kid on the left was 12 and the driver was 16 years old. In South Carolina I think the minium requirements are 16 years old with a valid driver's license and having passed a boating course.. Don
admindragon34 RBLX 'HELP ME' . Whooooo cares what age is he as long as there is an adult there. Its water not roads, let the kid be happy for gods sake. 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠
Just picked up a cool 1962 Starcraft (Raider)Fiberglass runabout with a 40hp Evinrude Bigtwin… I love it and can’t wait to hit the water as soon as possible!
Motor sounds terrific and vintage boat is really nice.
That's nice boat all ya need to have fun. 😊😊
Picked up a 68 StarCraft Bahama 15' fiberglass few months back...no outboard yet but everything else on her is really good...looks almost identical to the 66 in this video...I watch this vid from time to time...thanks guys
I just bought same boat, chocolate on Cream...28 hp no go. I wasn’t sure if I should get a 50, 60, or 75...I read where you should go with the max, which is 75?
It's nice to see kids enjoying something other than a phone or video game, good job Dad!
I just bought a 1965 Hydrodyne. When I give her the gas the nose points up and I cant see until she gets up on plane. These older boats have a shallower v-hull and fewer if any chines. But I love their look and on a calm glassy lake they are wonderful. On choppy waters, not so much.
The length is 14 1/2' to 15' and the motor pushes it to around 35mph. The boat is owned by my 16 year old nephew, the driver, whom I helped restore the boat and the motor.
Thanks,
Don
It's a BEAST
Glad to see that electric-shift lower unit is still holding up. No other outboard manufacturer made THAT mistake! OMC abandoned it after '72, and they finally put thru-tilt steering on the motors. It still took another couple of years to get THAT right; the first ones didn't have the pivot point far enough inside the transom to clear on a lot of boats.
The Hydro-Electric Shift was very good unit. It shifted very fast, with minimal wear to the gears and clutch Dog. Problem occurred when the wrong oil was used and/or Water got into the oil. it was discontinued because of some concerns about the engine defaulting to Forward gear, instead of Neutral.
Thank you.
Ok let’s go saw that lightning lol full throttle
Nice boat hope to see it out there some time
I would love to have one of these little boats. I’m in Greenville SC, not far from greenwood!
We used a TeleFlex Safe-T QC Rotary Boat Steering System 13'. You will need to measure your boat for your setup's cable length. I'm not sure but I think ours was a 13' cable length. Most all boat suppliers or ebay have them available for around $140.00.
This setup for the older motor requires a Master Kit, Aluminum - Teleflex Marine Part # SA27256P (iboats) or similar kit. We were able to purchase a kit from ebay less than $50.
With 1 year running this setup, no problems as yet.
Don
Nice!👌💯Looks similar to my boat!
When we were changing over to Teleflex system the shaft diameter was 3/4" or .750" and the old cable system shaft was the same. I used the old steering wheel but had to use the old base cover with some extra sawing on the dash board getting it to work.
Very cool...
Enjoyed your video...I have a 1961 Crestliner 14' and its made very similiar to your boat. I'm currently looking for a motor just like you have there for it. How long is your boat and how fast does it push it?
1:35 ⚡
nice video 👍
+Xavier Vargas Jr.
Thanks for your comment. It was a very bumpy ride that day and this was my first video with the Starcraft. After uploading on You Tube the program asked if I wanted it to reduce the shaky parts of the video and I hit the go button. Bad move on my part. I could not get it to revert back to original. To me it looks too distorted.
Thanks again,
Don
we had that same boat growing up, ours had a 90 horsepower mercury
WOW
As far as the aluminum there are some acid alum cleaner on the market some say is good or you could use Purple Power but don't let it stay on the alum over 5 minutes and hose off before it drys. Buff it out with a muslin cloth wheel and Mother's Alum Polish. Protect adjacent surfaces with tape or something similar when using a wheel. Do it by hand if you don't have a wheel.
Where can I find the throttle and shift cables with remote
50 horses man
Do you happen to have any pics of that controller
I have 1964 glaspar runabout. I am wondering if my boat can handle that motor🤔
Is that a tornado way ahead where the lightning was at around 1:35?
À very bad electrical storm.
Don
Did you redo the boat yourself? I just picked up a 1967 Dixie, looks just like that but needs work.
a 1966 motor would look good on your boat
I've got a1966 bluewaterwith a 120 mercruser I need help with pumping water propeller
Just bought the same boat...needs work, but has all new wiring, could use new paint...far from being original but the hull is good! Windshield is pretty worn, but can’t figure out how to restore! Any tips?
They have products for cleaning - restoring the old plexiglass windshields. I can't remember exactly what it's called now, but you could go to a good Glass Shop and I'm sure they could point you in the right direction. I've used a couple good compounds back in the day when I was in the Glass business. We used to make windshields for such applications. If it weren't for the fact I just acquired a 1967 Starcraft Newport I wouldn't be commenting or reading the comments. Good luck with your boat, a friend gave me the one I have trailer and all.
Nice boat. I'm restoring a 1967 15 foot Bahama Starcraft. I have question for back to back seating. What type seats do you have?
The seats are the originals that came with the boat.
Don
mstewartgay76 I just purchased a beautiful 68 Bahama, love it but it has a 28hp...no good. What are you pushing with...
I've got a 1967 Crestliner Del Rio I'm restoring. Interested in changing the steering cable/pulley system over to teleflex. Anyone know how I can convert the original steering wheel over to the new system? Also anyone who knows where I can order a new rub rail channel or know how to restore the original aluminum rub rail channel and windshield frame it'd be greatly appreciated.
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haha lightening at 1:34
alot of good those vest are doing on the seat...
I have a 1965 Starcraft runabout 15ft with a 70 hp evinrude she hauls ass
Yep those two stroke boat motors and fiberglass and fiberglass boat is a great combination
Old Crestliner with a 1968 Evinrude
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The part "DONT OPEN IT WIDE OPEN" is epic. Like whats going to happend ??? Engine will blow up or boat will go into hyper space ??? baaaahahahahaha 😜😜😜😜😜
What age is the kid driving the boat at? In New Jersey, you need to be 16 or older to drive a boat with any form of steering consoles and / or any type of motor higher than 10 HP with any Hull. At 14 you could only drive a boat with a 10 hp motor (Tiller, no console) with a 12 ft hull.
The kid on the left was 12 and the driver was 16 years old. In South Carolina I think the minium requirements are 16 years old with a valid driver's license and having passed a boating course..
Don
admindragon34 RBLX 'HELP ME' . Whooooo cares what age is he as long as there is an adult there. Its water not roads, let the kid be happy for gods sake. 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠
Amen to that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks......
Don
admindragon34 RBLX 'HELP ME' Shut up, toolbag!