14 foot starcraft project for this year

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A little more progress ... still have the front deck to finish up but I might get it on the water for a test before I do.
 

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I have a question about my trailer set up .... I need to purchase some new rubber and wondered what my weight might be. Obviously i can add up what I've put into it but what would my starting weight be close to ? What do you guys run for weight ratings on your tires ? Right now it has one rated for 900 and one for 5 ...16 inch diameter 4.80-8. Thanks for any suggestions.
 
Had it out today on the water finally .... Was great ! Two of us walked around no problem and my buddy is a bigger guy ....Flys with the 15 and no flex in the hull even without the supports in yet. All in all this turned out great and seems like the perfect little fishing boat ....can't wait to finish that last few details. No fish today but still a big success.
 
Finally got some time to button up 90 percent of the build.
 

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Looking good, have you tried taking it out this year, or waiting for it to be finished? Wondering how your balance is.
 
I had it out last year before the front deck was done and with someone in the front it was perfect .....without it wanted to porpoise a bit. The deck is alot lighter than my 250 lb buddy but im hoping its heavy enough that it should ride nice enough now with or without someone up front.
 
Prawndave said:
I had it out last year before the front deck was done and with someone in the front it was perfect .....without it wanted to porpoise a bit. The deck is alot lighter than my 250 lb buddy but im hoping its heavy enough that it should ride nice enough now with or without someone up front.

I am going to be building a floor soon and am hoping the weight even things out myself. I have been putting my battery and gas tank in as far forward as they can safely when solo for now.
 
Added some sweet supports .....didnt really seem like it needed it but figured its not going to hurt and it gives me a spot to mount rod holders and such.
 

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I like those supports. did you just rivet them in there at the top and then screw them into the floor?
 
Nut and bolt at the top and just screwed into the decking ....stiffens it up a bit and was only about 15 bucks in material.
 
Man this is a really great build. I bought a 14' Starcraft but it's the lighter duty version. Thanks, keep up the good work!


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