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Re: 14' Duracraft transom replacement
The more I look at this transom the more I believe it was changed at some point in time. The factory would not have done such a poor job
on the original wood. There is a gap of about 1" on each side of the wood. I am thinking they may have used regular...
Re: 14' Duracraft transom replacement
Here is the boat and trailer, paid $600 for everything has a 14hp commercial evinrude that runs like a clock.
Trailer needs some work which will be done when I replace the transom. Great boat for fishing in the Everglades
stable and draws very little water...
Re: 14' Duracraft transom replacement
Here are a few more pics
knee brace 4 bolts at the top riveted at the bottom
lower shelf bolts at the top riveted at the bottom.
outside rivets lower shelf below water line.
nameplate model number is unreadable
I have what I believe to be a aluminum 14'3" Duracraft jon boat with a rotten wood transom. The wood appears to be a solid piece of lumber, not sure if it has ever been replaced. It measures 48 x 12 x 1 1/4 thick. I'll post some pics tomorrow as it is dark now. I am thinking maybe poplar or...
