Starcraft Marine
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Starcraft Marine, Starcraft Boats, or simply Starcraft is the name of a company that manufactures boats, campers and RVs
. In the beginning, Starcraft also produced farm equipment including aluminum water tanks. The original name of the company was Starcaft Tank Company.
. In 1969, Bangor Punta purchased Starcraft and it grew to over 700 employees. Bangor Punta would become the first of five parties to own Starcraft. In 1980, they moved from Goshen to Topeka, Indiana
. In the late 80s, Starcraft became part of the Brunswick
family of companies, which included Mercury Marine
. In 1996 Brunswick Corporation decided to divest itself of Starcraft. Doug Schrock, the son of Harold Schrock who had sold Starcraft, purchased Starcraft Boats. Starcraft's recreational vehicle business was sold to Jayco in the 1990s.
SuperSport- an open-bow versatile hull often used for fishing, cruising, or water sports.
Jupiter- a closed-bow hull commonly built in a 16' length.
Jet/JetStar- closed-bow light runabouts often used for water sports.
Islander- 18'-26' cuddy cabin cruisers often used for deep-water fishing/cruising.
Chieftain- Starcraft's original aluminum cuddy cabin model made in lengths from 18'-24'.
Sunchief- the largest closed-bow model runabout available with inboard-outboard power.
Sea Scamp- 12'-14' fishing hulls with bench-style seating.
Seafarer- Similar to the Sea Scamp only more lightweight.
Offshore V- A rare model of the SuperSport designed for open water fishing.
Recreational vehicle
Recreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a Motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.-Features:...
. In the beginning, Starcraft also produced farm equipment including aluminum water tanks. The original name of the company was Starcaft Tank Company.
History
Starcraft was founded in 1903 by Arthur E. Schrock in the rural town of Goshen, IndianaGoshen, Indiana
Goshen is a city in and the county seat of Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It is the smaller of the two principal cities of the Elkhart-Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the South Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area. It is located in the northern...
. In 1969, Bangor Punta purchased Starcraft and it grew to over 700 employees. Bangor Punta would become the first of five parties to own Starcraft. In 1980, they moved from Goshen to Topeka, Indiana
Topeka, Indiana
Topeka is a town in Clearspring and Eden townships, LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,153 at the 2010 census. Topeka is located approximately 11 miles south of Shipshewana, Indiana....
. In the late 80s, Starcraft became part of the Brunswick
Brunswick Corporation
The Brunswick Corporation , formerly known as the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, is a United States-based corporation that has been involved in manufacturing a wide variety of products since 1845. Brunswick's global headquarters is in the northern Chicago suburb of Lake Forest, Illinois...
family of companies, which included Mercury Marine
Mercury Marine
Mercury Marine, founded in 1939, is a division of Brunswick of Lake Forest, Illinois, in the United States. Mercury provides engines for private, commercial and government sales. Mercury also has its own line of very successful racing engines tailored for power and speed. The company's primary...
. In 1996 Brunswick Corporation decided to divest itself of Starcraft. Doug Schrock, the son of Harold Schrock who had sold Starcraft, purchased Starcraft Boats. Starcraft's recreational vehicle business was sold to Jayco in the 1990s.
Classic Aluminum boat models
Holiday- a closed-bow runabout ranging in size from 14' up to 22' in length.SuperSport- an open-bow versatile hull often used for fishing, cruising, or water sports.
Jupiter- a closed-bow hull commonly built in a 16' length.
Jet/JetStar- closed-bow light runabouts often used for water sports.
Islander- 18'-26' cuddy cabin cruisers often used for deep-water fishing/cruising.
Chieftain- Starcraft's original aluminum cuddy cabin model made in lengths from 18'-24'.
Sunchief- the largest closed-bow model runabout available with inboard-outboard power.
Sea Scamp- 12'-14' fishing hulls with bench-style seating.
Seafarer- Similar to the Sea Scamp only more lightweight.
Offshore V- A rare model of the SuperSport designed for open water fishing.