Skeeter Starfire 175

[Boggy Creek 1]

I just accuired this boat today I believe it's a 1987 Skeeter Starfire 175 with a Johnson GT150 on it with a Raker prop. The boat needs tuning up and restoring so I'll be looking for some seats and things.
What type of performance should be expected out of this outfit?

Any help will be appreciated.

[Skeet'r89]

My guess would be upper 50's to low 60's. That is if it isn't water logged. My boat runs about 63/64 with a fair load. I have clocked 67 low fuel and by myself.

[Boggy Creek 1]

Thanks Larry, the boat seems to be in decent shape and has been kept out of the weather for the most part...just wondering what the platform was capable of.

Also any idea on the length of this boat, livewell capacity and fuel capacity?

Thanks

[Skeet'r89]

Well, I will give you the details of my boat. They should be pretty near the same. The boat is 18ft 5 inches bow to stern. Live well cap is about 30 I'm guessing and it may have a 42-45 gal fuel tank. The 175 designation was given as that is the max HP for the boat. Many people believe it is the lenght.
You can check out one of the posts at the top of the page. Doug has the spec sheets for many boats listed so you may be able to get a good idea of the specs. Good Luck with your rig.

[Skeet'r89]

Also, WELCOME to BBC

[Skeet'r89]

Here check this out. There seem to be about 6 models of 175's for that year.
http://www.dougvahrenberg.com/Skeeter1987.html

[Boggy Creek 1]

Thank you very much!!

[Doug Vahrenberg]

IF your looking for parts for older Skeeter 's Tiny's Fiberglass has alot of vintage Orignal Parts in Stock: http://www.tinysfiberglass.com/skeeter.htm

[Boggy Creek 1]

Thanks Doug