Starcraft Boats

[not-a-purist]

Does anyone know anything about Starcraft Boats? What kind of quality are they? How do they compare to a Crestliner for example? Thinner or thicker hull? Just trying to decide what kind of boat to be looking for. Hoping to upgrade a little bit and trying to get some educated experience from you all.

Thanks for the input in advance.
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[Lundman]

It would probably be helpful to provide what type, size, motor & price range of a Starcraft boat you're looking for. As I have a 12' Starcraft row boat and she is sweet!!

P.S. Keep on eye on KSL classified's for motor boats.
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[not-a-purist]

I have a 14' crestliner, but need something larger for both bigger bodies of water and one that can carry more people. I would like to be able to fit 4 people comfortably. That leads me to believe I need a boat between 17 and 20.'

I have my eye on a couple of boats, but just don't know much about some manufacturers.
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[PACKFAN]

You should be able to compare boats by looking them up on the internet. Love my Crestliner[fishin]
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[wiperhunter2]

I have an 1978 16ft Starcraft and my last boat was a Starcraft as well. I am in the market for a newer boat and I'm looking for a Lund or Crestliner but if I could find a decent Starcraft, I'd buy another one. I saw a Starcraft on KSL for a good price but I'm looking for one that is wider.
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[Gorgefanatic]

I own a starcraft and have not had any problems with it. But there isn't much that can go wrong with the boat its the motor that matters . It always cracks me up at how people worry about what kind of boat it is when the motor is the most important part. And most of the major manufacturers use the same ones.
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[submoa]

I have an 18.5 ft starcraft, deep v glass boat however. no problems, love the boat.
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[SkunkedAgain]

Dad has a Starcraft 14' and it has had more use than any boat I know of. It has been used over ice and in many rough situations. The rivets have started to weap a little, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one it has been a great boat. J
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[BearLakeFishGuy]

I just compared a 17.5' StarCraft Superfisherman to a 17.5' Crestliner SuperHawk. Both are aluminum fishing boats. The aluminum on the bottoms of both boats are 0.100". The sides are slightly different. StarCraft aluminum is 0.080" and the Crestliner is 0.090". One-one hundredth of an inch. Doesn't seem like much, but if you look at it percentage-wise it is a difference of 12% thicker. This is only one boat among many that both companies make. Both are great boats and I have friends with both Starcrafts and Crestliners. You really can't go wrong with aluminum. It all depends on your preferences and the creature comforts that you want. If I was to choose, I would select a Lund, but I'm biased.
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[like.2.fly]

Back in the late 90's I restored an old 1968 Starcraft Super-Sport 16' with a 65hp Merc OB, and fished it for several years before upgrading to a Smokercraft, then to a Crestliner. Loved that Starcraft. Loved the Smoker and Crestliner even more as they were bigger/nicer. I have a Lowe now and love it too. But the old Star was definitely a good solid boat. Riveted hull was fine. Overall boat was in bad shape when I got it. Leaked just a tiny bit (drained a little water after a full day on the lake), but a good marine grade sealer on the bottom stopped that for good. Caught tons of fish, did well in several walleye tournaments, made it through some terrible scary waves during a wild summer microburst on Willard, etc. Lots of good memories... It was a trusted old friend that never let me down. I still have a soft spot in my heart for Starcraft, and would buy another without question.

Most all boats float, or can be made to, and will do their job. Brand loyalty isn't so important unless you just can't live without certain fancy features, which really don't matter much to me. I just want to be on the water and fishing. A good reliable motor is priority #1.
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[HATH]

I've got a 98' StarCraft 1809 Fish n' Ski and it's a runner. I've had some issues with it, but I think it was due to the previous owner not taking care of it. It's an 18 footer but when I get three grown adults in the boat, that's about max for fishing, but it seats 8. Not sure about hulls starcrafts vs crestliners. I'd buy one again though.
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[wiperhunter2]

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[AFDan52]

I have a 1997 Starcraft Superfisherman 170- 17 ft. I have owned for 3 years now. The only problem I have had with it was the steering cable needed to be replaced due to the previouse owner not taking care of it very well. The boat is solid and I'm not afraid to run it any where, I would buy another one .once again it is all in what you are looking for.
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