24' Starcraft Aluminum Boat Too Good To Scrap???

TOO GOOD TO SCRAP ???



Just picked up a 1973/74? Starcraft Chieftain 24 foot aluminum boat on a tandem trailer.
Name plate reads: Model 24 CH 4X I/O Capacity: 1950# max persons and 2500# max weight with gear.
I bought it for scrap but having second thoughts, it's a good looking boat.
I personally don't "do" boats, don't fish, don't go boating, don't really care for the water. So cutting it up for scrap really wouldn't hurt my feelings at all.
I do however appreciate history and quality and giving every last working/useable part a chance to continue a useful life.
I already have too much "stuff" with a warehouse overflowing with items waiting for new homes!

Condition: last registered in 2012. Boat was parked because of engine issues, V-8 inboard, 188 hp., engine appears to be unbolted/ready to pull.
Upper/lower unit and props are gone. Still has power trim pump and rams. Hull and floor appear to be solid. Trailer tires are dry rotted.

Specs. I have found so far are:
Weight is between 3395 and 3671#.
Engine is possibly a 302 Ford.
Year is 1973 or 1974.

Got pics of the engine?

Originally Posted by brandon

Got pics of the engine?

Engine: 302 Ford I believe.


Scrapping process has been started. My best paying yard will take it whole after non-aluminum parts are removed.
Decision was made after thoroughly checking over condition of interior.
Interior was "rebuilt" with extensive use of: OSB plywood, grit covered tar paper and aluminum carpet/linoleum trim.
Basically I will use it as a LARGE aluminum dumpster for my next old sheet aluminum load!
Some of the fishing equipment has already been sold.

scrap it

Pappa-
Throw it on your Local CL.. It is boat selling season!! You may not make a killing on it with its "issues" but you should be able to sell it for far more than scrap value!
Just my .02

old Starcraft = leaky rivets.

Take your garden hose and squirt a good amount of water into the bottom of the hull. Then watch from the outside for drips.

Edit: old BluFins are also notorious leakers. From what I have heard, Never owned one.

A lot depends on your area. Down here, you would not have paid a penny for the boat. Maybe the trailer, but they give away old bots for free all the time down here. The trailer should be a worthy resale.

scrap it- many boats free here in CT on CList. not worth the hassle, maybe if the trailer is not too far gone - those still sell. good luck
me and the wife enjoying some lake time !

Originally Posted by Abuilder

pappawheelie
Besides the engine have started tearing the boat apart yet?

A little, started removing all the fishing gear, radio, compass, live well, side panels covering the fuel tanks and all the seats that weren't bolted down.
Pulled off this job for now to finish up semi trailer project.

Posted a Craigslist ad this morning for parts for sale:
"Parting out 1973/1974 Starcraft Chieftan 24' aluminum boat and tandem axle trailer with winch & hydraulic brakes, good for 20', 21', 23', 24', 25', 26' or 28'?
Model: 24 CH 4X I/O
Engine 302 Ford, unknown condition.
Twin 18 gallon fuel tanks
Mercruiser Sterndrive Power trim pump and rams, gimble/gimbal assembly.
Upper /lower unit gone from this boat but I have one from another boat:
1986 Alpha 1 that had a 4.3 liter V-6 and a 4 cylinder with complete drive.

Parts available include: hardtop, windows, steering wheel, gauges, steering cables, throttle and cable, railing, fishing equipment and accessories, bucket seats, single rear seats, rod holders, marine radio, compass, stainless steel live well with cover, engine cover housing, air horns, air tank, air compressor, cushions, tackle box, waders size 11,

Best offer on all parts. "