Starcraft was a boat I looked at during my search, which was for boats up to 20 feet, looking to keep weight down, maximize safety, get some weather protection, and a mix of day cruising and fishing. At least for me, I thought that Quintrex made the best fit.
They do make a smaller version of my boat, a 16&1/2 footer. Compared to the Starcraft, it has higher freeboard, a fully enclosed transom, flush hull extension, a high tech 'stretch-formed' hull, sharper bow, more bowflare, anchor locker/bowroller. It has a closed bow with hinged panels in the windshield and bow deck that allow you to walk into the bow while standing on the floor, to handle lines, anchor, or just fish from the bow.
The only trouble will be getting one. The company is the largest boatbuilder in the Pacific basin. They recently made a go of making them here in the US, but the US office made some truely boneheaded moves, so the East coast representation has withered, and they have moved the small US operation to British Columbia. Great product, some boneheads in charge in North America.
If you want a testimonial, I had a professional captain (he is paid to pilot yachts) check me out on the boat the first day. He has a 100 ton license, decades of experience, and has taken boats for clients across the Atlantic, down to South America... after spending a day on it, he called me back and asked if I wanted to sell it.
As I said, I know the US operations are in confusion, but if you are interested, I'd suggest calling Pandolfe's Marine in CT.
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