14 Foot Starcraft Aluminum Boats For Sale

The 14 foot Starcraft aluminum boat is a simple tiller-steered fishing hull that turns up most often in the Seafarer and Superstar models built from the mid-1960s through the 1970s. These aluminum Starcraft boats were designed for rivers, lakes and streams, light enough that the full package fits in a standard garage and can be towed behind almost any car. Shoppers looking at a 14 ft Starcraft jon boat or a 14 foot Starcraft aluminum fishing boat are buying an uncomplicated, shallow-running platform meant for one or two anglers, with room for a third aboard.

A representative example is the 1975 Starcraft 14 Seafarer rigged with a Yamaha F25 outboard. That engine is all manual pull-start with no electrical system on the boat, so a tank of fuel and a working arm are all it takes to run; the motor is portable and lifts off the transom, and the fuel line disconnects at a quick-release fitting. A custom seven-gallon fuel tank sits under the front bench and adds roughly 50 pounds of weight forward to help bring the bow down, with a dipstick on the bench face to check the level. Swivel seats lock through a full 360 degrees so you can face backward to row, drive, or stand and steer the tiller.

For fishing, this 14 foot Starcraft aluminum boat carries rod holders aft, stainless cup holders along the gunwale, and a Yeti panga bag clipped into the bow bench that stores life jackets and an anchor along with a magnetic LED nav puck that gives red, green or anchor light if you get caught out after dark. Custom oars built on Sawyer blanks ride in NRS bronze clamps and lash down for trailering. The package sits on a galvanized Road King trailer with plastic skids and three rollers, allowing a dry launch off a poor ramp or shoreline.

Older versions, such as the Starcraft Superstar from roughly 1966 to 1969, often predate the era when a hull identification number and capacity plate were required, so many carry neither. A common rerig pairs a Minn Kota Edge 40-pound-thrust bow trolling motor with a small tiller outboard; a 1994 Evinrude 15 runs one of these hulls to about 23 mph solo, though it gets unstable near that speed, while a Lowrance Hook 7 handles sonar. On weight capacity, these are tight craft: one angler has full room to work, two is comfortable, and three is doable depending on the size of the people aboard.

Anyone shopping a 14 ft Starcraft aluminum boat for sale should weigh its age. These hulls are now around 60 years old, the aluminum is thin, and original transoms and gunnels were wood that frequently needs replacing. A proper rebuild encapsulates a new laminated marine plywood transom in epoxy before painting to keep it waterproof. Repainting is straightforward with single-stage automotive paint and a clear coat, and original details like the star corner pieces are worth preserving. Because many owners store these boats outside, a 14 ft Starcraft aluminum boat cover and indoor storage between trips help protect both the paint and the gear left aboard.



Currently, there are 44 boats available for sale for Starcraft boats. Prices range from $5,995 to $64,151, with an average listing price of $30,967. The inventory includes 36 new boats and 8 used boats. boats are most popular in Hudson, Laconia, Kalispell, Naples, and Somonauk. There have been 140 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. May is the most common month for new and used boats to be added to MarineSource, so be sure to check back regularly. May is the most common month for boats to sell, so be sure to beat the rush! The most common activities for boats are freshwater fishing, family fun, and saltwater fishing. Most boats contain gps, sonar, and depth sounder. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Mercury engines or MERCURY engines or YAMAHA engines.