Hi guys....going to look at a new "toy" tomorow. It is a 1988 Starflite with a Evinrude XP-200. The boat looks like new in the pics. I need some input on weaknesses to look for in this boat and any opinions on the Starflite in general. Also the boat has a Evinrude XP-200, hours and history unknown. Any opinions? I have always had I/O's so this is new territory for me.
Asking price is $4,500
Thanks
Gary

I can't help you with those questions. But, the attched link is for another boating site I visit. There arte alot of outboard guys there. Try posting your question there.

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/

Good boat good ride. About 55-60 with that power. outboards are different than the I/O. I love them both. Cant stop the sound of the big cams in the big blocks....or the scream of a 7000 rpm outboard! its all sweet. Just check the transom for rot and the outboard for compresion and drivability. Greg

I looked at last weekend.....Transom was UGLY. Rest of the boat was pristine though. It was a shame. I guess that was why it was such a good deal.

Yeah, that trans. sucks.
I have a 90 Starflite, exactly the same colors, but transon is beautiful.
I get tons of compliments on her.
I run a 200 merc, which is currently at the shop now.
Swallowed a reed on one cylinder, scored the bores.
I guess it will be down for 2-3 weeks.
Ouch, that will hurt.