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On a flat service, I’m certain that your leaf springs could never compress to the point of allowing your skeg to hit! If you ever did have such a severe bump, I think your skeg would be of least concern compared to other potential damage. Now, driving across a swale/ditch/depression could be an...

I have a 12’ v-hull with a 9.9 Yamaha on a jack plate. I tow with with the outboard in place, locked in the down position and no transom saver. I think this is the best arrangement IF - 1) your outboard skeg is further off the road service than the bottom of your trailer axle. 2) your trailer...

My wife and I have 5 adult kids an 8 grandkids - with the oldest being 8 yrs old! I acquired and renovated my 12ft StarCraft specifically to give some adventures for my grandkids. But I knew going in, it would be short adventures with just a couple at a time. I live in Florida near the gulf...

I had a cracked cast aluminum corner cap. I struggled with whether to repair, fabricate or replace with new. Ultimately, I wanted to keep the original StarCraft marked original, so I had it welded at my local aluminum fabrication shop. They did a great job and it only cost $30. For you, it...

Well, it took me a while, but I finally got my repaired transom cap back from the fab shop - I’m really happy with it, and appreciate all the suggestions. $30 bucks, and a bit of a wait, and I’m back in action with the original part!

Great project! You’re doing an excellent job. Here are before & after pics of my 1974 12” Seafarer.

If I can’t repair the broken piece, this is what I’m looking to order:

I’m not looking for perfection or exact original, but I’d like for both sides to match and look decent. I think I’m going to see if my local fab shop can weld repair the cracked piece, now that I’ve learned that cast aluminum is weldable… if that doesn’t work, I found a nice set of aftermarket...

Searching for a Starcraft transom cap to replace a broken one on a 1974 12ft Seafarer. Suggestions appreciated….

Searching for a Starcraft transom cap to replace a broken one on a 1974 12ft Seafarer. Suggestions appreciated….

I live in west Florida and mostly boat in the Gulf. I think the best combo for harsh weather and saltwater is cedar 2 x 4’s and quality polymer bunk skids. Mine are from a Florida based company - Surfix. Super slick and easy to install…

Home Schooling at its best!!!

I forgot to add that it can be positioned in an easily accessible position on the outside of the transom while using the boat. But even while stored in the inside, it’s still easy to grab from the water…

I’ve mounted an aluminum single pole sport dive Garelick ladder on my transom. I have a jack plate, so I have the room to store the ladder on the inside of my transom, along with a boat hook.

I use a single pole aluminum sport dive ladder with a transom mount on my 1974 12ft StarCraft. I use a jack plate, so I have room on the inside of my transom to store the ladder and a boat hook.