Looking for info on a 16’ stinger/ outer banks. I found one that is a 1987 and is clean and good shape. Looking for info on what is the max hp or what size will be a good fit for this hull? Also is this hull foam filled or does it have wood stringers. If anyone has or knows anything about these boats please reply.
I had One and LOVED it Wood Stringers …yes
Foam Filled…NO…or sort of…Not Unsinkable
I had a 55 Johnson ran great
Woodfloats?
I had one. Floors got soft after 10 years. Good beginner boat but I would rather put my money in an old 15 scout or key west.
Scout 185
Its a 87. Im trying to decide if its worth putting s motor on it. With wood stringers its really got me thinking. Its been sitting outside under a cover for as couple years.floor felt good and transome looked good. $300.00 for it. Looks in good shape but what does everyone think the condition of the stringers would be on a 87?
If memory serves Chris V knows at bit about Stingers. His boy used to have one, not 100% on the year or HP though
14’ Skiff-“Redfish Reaper”
Hopefully someone will chime in about how well they last.
Its a 87. Im trying to decide if its worth putting s motor on it. With wood stringers its really got me thinking. Its been sitting outside under a cover for as couple years.floor felt good and transome looked good. $300.00 for it. Looks in good shape but what does everyone think the condition of the stringers would be on a 87?
Go for it if the floors are solid and the transom is good. $300 is good
Scout 185
for $300, u cant really go wrong.
its a great little boat
ive owned 2 of them
a 50 or a 70 will work great
just make sure the floor and transom are solid
does it have a trailer?
Yeah 300 isn’t bad if the stingers are ok. You can’t find a 16’ cc anywhere. Looks like I will put a 50-70hp on it.if anyone has any good info about this boat please let me know. There is a trailer but the owner can not find any paperwork on it. When I checked err transome there were no cracks and I couldn’t move it. The front casting deck has some movement when you stand on it. But its not to bad. The casting deck I could fix.
Chris, what do they draft? What’s the max hp? There isn’t a plate on the boat. Wet ride? How far is the top of the transome the water? Anything known to have problems on boat? Anything I should replace or add?
Thanks
they draft 8-10" they aren’t real shallow, they are a cathedral hull
for there size they are a very dry boat
not sure on the transom to waterline
I belive max hp on the 16 is 70 hp, but not 100%
check where the rear side decks meet the transom, some times it cracks there and needs to be fiberglassed
Thanks Chris.
Did water come over the transome easy ? Also there appears to be a floor drain that is missing a cover the console. Does it drain into hull or is there a line that drains out if the boat? Is there any access to inside the hull? How do you get to the bildge pump? Sorry for all the questions.
Thanks Chris.
Did water come over the transome easy ? Also there appears to be a floor drain that is missing a cover the console. Does it drain into hull or is there a line that drains out if the boat? Is there any access to inside the hull? How do you get to the bildge pump? Sorry for all the questions.
I didn’t have an issue with water coming over the transom
the floor drain goes into the bilge
my boats had the bilge area exposed in the transom area
Thanks chris. I am going to try and visit the boat again within a week or so and hopefully bring it home. I will report back.