73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

[redstrat]

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 are a couple of pics of my mate, my first boat restore. I took the deck off, replaced floor, stringers, transom, formed a modified splash well, algrip paint, stitch n glue seats and consoles, and now stitching up the upholstery. Hope you enjoy, I'll be reading your threads in the coming weeks.

 

[crispins]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

I love it!!!!

Please post more!

That is the boat I want so much!

 

[redstrat]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

I love it!!!!

Please post more!

That is the boat I want so much!

Thanks, here are a couple more

 

[wolfsmurf]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

That looks like professional work the brother, if my project looks half as good ill soooooo happy.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

I have always liked the Checkmate boats . . . particularly the older ones. Excellent restoration.:thumb: I'd like to find one like that to do some restoration upon . . . maybe someday

 

[redstrat]

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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.

 

[redstrat]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

I got a PM asking for some more details on the seat build. I copied the shape off an existing seat I had. I cut the sides from 1/4" ply and tacked them to the base and back with finish nails leaving the nail heads up about 3/8". I spread the sides apart with a stick cut to length and started with epoxy and cabosil mixed to fillet the seams, then went over it with 3 layers of mat. After it dried I pulled the nails out, and epoxy/matted the outside of the seams. Then I completely covered them for water proofing. I then covered them with 1/2" foam on the outside and 1" on the inside wings. I used paper to make my patterns and stitched them up myself. I used to do upholstery work for a living. The construction really isn't that hard and any good upholsterer can make covers that fit. They are surprisingly strong and light. Here are a few more pics.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

Awesome work, thanks for the additional pictures.

 

[redstrat]

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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 where I want the snaps, then marked the floor. I will epoxy the snap studs to the floor and then Algrip it. I need the weather to warm up a bit for that part.

 

[zool]

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Wow, I luv the seats...I just recently saw an mx-16 on craigslist for cheap, like 1k with a running OB, I thought about picking it up, but im buried in work already. That one has the left hand steering from Cali.....

 

[redstrat]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

Here are some more.

 

[redstrat]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

Wow, I luv the seats...I just recently saw an mx-16 on craigslist for cheap, like 1k with a running OB, I thought about picking it up, but im buried in work already. That one has the left hand steering from Cali.....

Thanks, If it's white. I know the boat you're talking about. (The dude abides)

 

[zool]

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Yep, haha, I think it was, the only pic was it speeding along. The creamsickle combo you chose does it justice....I like it better than the flake paint they were known for. I search regularly for a donzi 2+3 or early sweet 16....that will be my next project. Good luck man, looks like your almost there!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

Man that interior and upholstery are just unbelievable! Amazing work.

 

[81 Checkmate]

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Beautiful boat………Gota love those Checkmates……Very, Very nice workmanship!

P.S. – Want to come over to my house..... Paint and Redo the interior in my Checkmate?

 

[sphelps]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

Wow ! From top to bottom what an incredible job ! I love the color combo and the seats are awesome ! Makes my first time rebuild look like junk .LOL!
Thanks for sharing it with us !

 

[redstrat]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

Thanks to all for your encouraging words. I'll keep posting, hoping to get this thing wet this spring/early summer.

 

[bluewavecaptain]

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What an amazing job! I love the paint scheme. Did you lay out the design yourself? Looks very professional!

 

[bobkyle2]

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Wow, Nice boat!, I picked up one of these awhile back. I've never done anything with it.



I don't remember the year now.Its pretty trashed inside. I've always wanted to throw a small outboat on it and use it as a beach hopper lol

 

[redstrat]

Re: 73 Checkmate MX-16 resto/mod

What an amazing job! I love the paint scheme. Did you lay out the design yourself? Looks very professional!

Yes I did. I'm no professional, just a bit obsessive. Thanks