87 star flite resto. Where to start????

[Doubles]

I'm guessing that if you're restoring the boat you're going to be doing stringers or a proper set of knees at the minimum. If that's the case a 10 inch plate should be no problem. See how much you have already and order a pair of brackets from Bob's Machine. They make 4 and 6 inch brackets and they're relatively inexpensive.

John

Thanks John, this is the reason why I started this thread because truly I don't know what to look for. Or if it is just tear into it and rebuild it either way

 

[Doubles]

Looks like what is on it is a power lift.not sure if that is any good or not?

 

[ckaluger]

I had a 1988 Starliner and put my 250 ProXs on it. I had it configured with a 5-1/2 inch hydraulic jackplate and then added an 8 inch static in front of that for a total of 13-1/2 inches. With a 27 pitch labbed Trophy, I could only get it to 78 MPH.

 

[atc250r]

That is a CMC plate. Measure the distance from the transom to the face the motor bolts to. That will tell you how much set back you have now.

 

[Doubles]

That is a CMC plate. Measure the distance from the transom to the face the motor bolts to. That will tell you how much set back you have now.

I will check it next chance I get. I know for sure right now I can get 55 to 60 with the setup now. Is there a thread that explains how to use this plate to maximize speed or is it just a test and see what works best kind of thing.

 

[atc250r]

From your pics it looks like you've got a 5.5 inch setback which is the same as mine. My Starliner is the open bow version of your boat. With my old 200 Evinrude it ran 63 with a 24 pitch 3 blade prop. It liked the center of the prop shaft between 3 and 4 inches below the V. My friend had a 200 Merc on his Flite, it ran about the same mph as mine but I think he had no jackplate. I'd say if you can squeeze 65 out of it you'd be doing really well. What prop are you using? What rpm are you turning? Have you checked the foam behind the bow wall to see if it's wet? The plate sets the motor back and helps to pick up the bow without using so much trim. Raising the motor is a balancing act. Higher is better but too high will result in water pressure loss (cooked motor) or excessive prop slip and a lower top speed.

John

 

[Doubles]

From your pics it looks like you've got a 5.5 inch setback which is the same as mine. My Starliner is the open bow version of your boat. With my old 200 Evinrude it ran 63 with a 24 pitch 3 blade prop. It liked the center of the prop shaft between 3 and 4 inches below the V. My friend had a 200 Merc on his Flite, it ran about the same mph as mine but I think he had no jackplate. I'd say if you can squeeze 65 out of it you'd be doing really well. What prop are you using? What rpm are you turning? Have you checked the foam behind the bow wall to see if it's wet? The plate sets the motor back and helps to pick up the bow without using so much trim. Raising the motor is a balancing act. Higher is better but too high will result in water pressure loss (cooked motor) or excessive prop slip and a lower top speed.

John

Man this is really what I need. Some boating 101. This is awesome. Thanks for all the info. As soon as I can get another look I will give u that info. Thanks again. Anything else u may suggest with what u have seen besides the cosmetics.