Starchief/Chieftan Window removal....

[rheagler]

Are the side windows as easy to remove as they look on these boats? It looks like there is an inner and outer frame with the side of the cabin sandwiched in between. Is all I need to do is remove the 4 rivets and work the frames apart without dropping the glass on the floor? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[MichaelP]

Re: Starchief/Chieftan Window removal....

Mine are 1974 vintage and a bit different. I had a series of screws all around on the inside. Took out all the srews and the window came out as one unit. I suspect if you drill out those riveets it will all come apart easily. Good luck!

 

[rheagler]

Re: Starchief/Chieftan Window removal....

Thanks Mike. I'm usually not intimidated by stuff like this, using the 'if somebody put it together, I can take it apart' logic. With this though I just have this vision of the last rivet coming out and both pieces of glass falling to the concrete floor in slow motion. I may just chicken out and leave them in, I got the cabin side pretty well cleaned up around them.