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Old 10-23-2006, 04:51 PM
badgurl55 badgurl55 is offline
 
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1973 17ft Witchcraft

I just purchased an older boat from a friend and was looking for some information on the boat itself. The last I hear the Witchraft was from the 70's and no longer exists. Anyone know anything about one or have one with any spec's from manufacturing plate ? Appreciate the help !
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Old 10-23-2006, 05:01 PM
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Thought I'd drop in a photo
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Old 12-01-2006, 03:13 PM
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Hello
Nice looking boat. Witchcraft was a hull that was raced a lot in Mod VP racing back in the 70s.
Try placing your pic at boatracingfacts.com there are a lot of folks there that can tell you about your rig.
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Old 04-13-2010, 08:04 AM
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'78 Witchcraft 17'

Just purchased this a couple weeks ago. I'll probably be doing a complete resto on it. Motor looks good and runs well, but I haven't taken her out yet. Waiting for some good weather to come my way!

http://www.iboats.com/Witchcraft__17...bp/64b102302r0
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Old 08-15-2012, 03:44 PM
hunterdn82 hunterdn82 is offline
 
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i believe i have the same boat

hello, i own a 1978 banshee and it has the same paint skeem. anyway i was curious if you have done anything to yours yet as you said you planned to. i really want to get mine running but it seems like it will never happen. thank you in advance for your response.
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Old 08-15-2012, 08:57 PM
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I haven't had to do much to get this thing running like a champ.
Replaced spark plugs/wires. Cleaned ignition parts. Added some new gauges, rockin' stereo system, sonar, gps. Using full synthetic lubes in everything. Replaced some old wood on the seats.
The boat has a nice hull design, gets on plane easy, handles the waves pretty good.
47-48 mph with a Solus SS HR Titan 1441-133-19 @5600-5800 rpm. Next season I'll probably throw on a 20 or 21 pitch prop. Seems to have the power for it.
Here's the info I have on this company:
Model Year: 1978 Certification Year: 1978 Manufacturer: GLASSLINE INC
Manufacturer City/State: REDDING CA
The first three characters of the HIN, MFS, designate GLASSLINE INC as the manufacturer. However, the following makes are all of the same manufacturer: · MIKE F. SHANNON CO · WITCHCRAFT · APACHE
Hull Weight (dry) - 800LBS
Max HP - 115
Max Persons Capacity - 600LBS
Max Weight Capacity (persons, motor, gear) 1000LBS
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Old 08-15-2012, 09:09 PM
hunterdn82 hunterdn82 is offline
 
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thanks

Thank you for replying, I am glad the post wasn't too old. Mine has a 78 merc 900, 90 horse outboard. I thought yours had a 115 merc? I have had a lot of trouble finding somone to fix it. There are no production parts for it anymore and finding a used outboard has been unsuccessful. Any tips? I appreciate any help.
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Old 08-15-2012, 09:59 PM
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Yes, mine has a 115 merc. same year ('78) straight six. There are lots of parts available for these motors but they are going to be very expensive. I can only hope no part of this motor ever dies on me.
There's ebay, iboats.com, boats.net, mercruiserparts.com, oldmercs.com (eastcoastmarine), crowleymarine.com, maxrules.com.
Probably lots more but those are what I have bookmarked.
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