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    Starcraft Chieftain 1972 MK4

    Re: Chieftain 1972 MK4 Re: Chieftain 1972 MK4 I finally started tearing down the Chieftain. I am removing the interior but want to get the lower unit off so I can remove the engine and get the boat off the trailer onto some kind of dolly. Question, how heavy is the lower unit? Is it...
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    Starcraft Chieftain 1972 MK4

    I have found a relatively clean 24 footer. It will need a internal transom replace as well as floor replace. I have seen a number of in-depth discussions on how to do this with a 22 footer. Will it be a lot more difficult on the 24 footer? It looks like some of the top gunnel components are...
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    I think I just bought a 1976 22' Chieftain

    I just got off the phone with a guy who has a 1976, 22' Chieftain that was flipped on its side on its trailer and sat in flood waters for a week. Prior to this the boat was in great condition with only 150 total hours. He has owned it since 81 and only used it a handful of times. It has a...
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    Question on Chrysler 6 cyl with Volvo Penta 200 outdrive

    I know this is not starcraft specific question but this group seems to be the most active in terms of rebuilding a "tinny"' I am going to take a look tomorrow at a 24ft Chrysler Cruise Liner. Guy says it is in really good shape, the engine is a 6 cyl chrysler with a volvo penta outdrive...
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    Starcraft Islander Hardtops and canvas

    So I am thinking about buying an Islander with hardtop that would be a total rebuild. I would like to extend the cabin area to be more like a traditional pilot house type boat. How durable would a canvas type top be. Would extend it about halfway back from the hardtop to the stern of the boat...
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    Questions about a 26' Islander

    I am new to this forum so apologize up front if I am not following the proper process. I love what is being done with this Starcraft and want to basically do the same to a Starcraft Islander 26. Two questions: 1. What is a SI 26 in pretty rough condition worth? 2. I am not considering...
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