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  1. redstrat

    Break in after rebuild

    Re: Break in after rebuild Thanks Frank, always helpful. This boat came with a Merc ride-guide dual cable steering. I thought about using a single rack, but then decided to add another steering tube. I had the parts so... what the hey. The tricky part was getting it to tilt far enough to get...
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    Break in after rebuild

    After two year on my bench I'm finally ready to start my Force 125. All I have left is to clean and mount carbs, mount the control box, and lync/sync. (Thanks Frank) What is the easiest way to ground spark plugs while setting the timing? I have an extra head that I could ground to the motor but...
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    reupholstering boat seats?

    Re: reupholstering boat seats? I almost always make my own templates. Usually the old covers are so stretched and damaged, they are useless for a good pattern. I can't tell from the pics if you have foam on the seats yet. Experiment with the foam and cover until you get the fit right...
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    Custom Seats - Show Us Yours

    Re: Custom Seats - Show Us Yours Here's mine.
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    73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

    Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod Here are a couple more.
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    73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

    Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod I've made some progress so I thought I'ld update. I painted the floor and motor last week. This week I mounted the fuel tank by epoxying wood strips to the floor, made up some straps and stapled them to the wood strips while the epoxy was still tacky. I...
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    How to upholster this doghouse?

    Re: How to upholster this doghouse? No biggy, Lay your dog house on it's side and make a pattern ( L shape), Allow 1/2" seam allowance. Next lay your fabric on the top and down the front. Again leave a seam allowance and mark where the corners are. Now all you have to do is stitch the sides...
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    steering wheel wrap

    I decided to try to wrap my steering wheel to match my interior... easier said than done. Looked at some videos; 8 try later I have something I'm pleased with. Here is what I learned. 1. Make your cover to the inside diameter of the wheel. 2. Cut the vinyl across the roll so that the fabric will...
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    New vinyl for 1988 Bayliner Capri

    Re: New vinyl for 1988 Bayliner Capri A lot depends on how intricate the design is and the shapes of the panels. odd shapes tend to eat up fabric. here is my 16' checkmate with a good amount of design work. 15 yard of fabric.
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    81 Checkmate Restoration!

    Re: 81 Checkmate Restoration! Nice work and good information being shared here. I painted my CM with Algrip but I'm not happy with the amount of orange peel. I'll follow along. Still learning
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    Gel coat respray, How do I do the stripe?

    Re: Gel coat respray, How do I do the stripe? Thanks for starting this thread and all who have contributed. I'm planning a re-gel on the blue boat in the pic. My next project.
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    73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

    Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod Here are some more.
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    73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

    Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod I've been away from this site for a while. Seems when I have spare time, I work on my boat. Here are some picture of my side panels and front console. I put the whole interior together just make a pattern for snap in carpets. I marked the pattern, punched holes...
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    1971 Checkmate Fuel Tank Replacement?

    Re: 1971 Checkmate Fuel Tank Replacement? I'm doing a rebuild on my MX-16. here is how I placed the fuel tank. If the trim motor doesn't spin it may be shot.
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    73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

    Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod I finished up the seats and the small dog house that covers the cooler and provide access to the fuel tank. Here are a couple of pics.
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    Another one...Upholstery

    Re: Another one...Upholstery I've been reading through this thread over the past week. I used to do upholstery work for a living. I'm starting to get back into it on a part-time basis. Be sure to use a polyester thread when working on a Bimini, helios is better, but probably to heavy for...
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    85 glastron resto

    Re: 85 glastron resto Welcome, Looks like you have a real project on your hands. Take your time, read as much information as you can find. I thought my boat would take me about six months. That was two years ago. But it is very rewarding work, and there are a lot of people out here to help...
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    73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

    Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod Thanks, here are a couple more
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    73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

    Hi all, I've been working on my Checkmate for 2 years and posting to the checkmate site. I've been on Iboat for the motor work but last night was the first I looked at the build/restoration forum. This is AWESOME! It will take me months to read through the information I am interested here. Here...
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    Transom Rebuild

    Re: Transom Rebuild If that's what is in it now, it should be fine. A lot of guys add knee braces if room allows.
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