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1976 Starcraft Chieftain 22ft. Cuddy Cabin Transom replace.
With help from this forum I am down to removing the transom wood. I just can't see how the new board will go in from the inside. Has anyone ever replaced a board on a 1976 StarCraft Chieftain Cuddy Cabin? Going thru the top would...
Re: 1976 Starcraft Chieftain 22ft. Cuddy Cabin Transom replace.
These pics were taken from a kite on a small camera mounted to a platform hanging off the string and flown from the boat. The camera can turn 360, look slightly up and look straight down and click a picture all controlled from...
Re: 1976 Starcraft Chieftain 22ft. Cuddy Cabin Transom replace.
Thanks for all the advice. It makes life easier for sure. After getting things out of the way I see there's a added board (3/8 in.)around the hole.
Next step is removing the wood that's left. In pieces , re assemble and...
Re: 1976 Starcraft Chieftain 22ft. Cuddy Cabin Transom replace.
Over the years there has been a lot of screws put into back of the transom. Not sure the best way to fix those . It looks as though StarCraft didn't use any adhesive on the back of the board.
Re: 1976 Starcraft Chieftain 22ft. Cuddy Cabin Transom replace.
Not sure if I can slide that transom board down from the top with the over hang on top. Would I have to peel open the top to make room. Hope not.
The transom board is almost all gone. A Raccoon took most of it out. There won't be any pattern. I would like to find someone who has done this repair . Steps to remove whats left and what has to be done. Does the motor have to be pulled forward, then the steering? Putting the new board in...
