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Recent content by glake

  1. glake

    " For Sale" Restored 79 Checkmate Eluder

    Checkmate Eluder 1979 model recently completely renovated. This boat has been overhauled, top to bottom. New floor, new transom, new carpet, new interior, new paint, new wiring, new Bimini top, new trailering cover. 1988 Mercury 175hp Black Max outboard. Completely serviced this spring with new...
  2. glake

    Another 79 Eluder Revived

    Not yet. Not sure I want to! ;)
  3. glake

    Memorial Day Plans

    I've got reservations for the end of June at Holloway's Marina. Going Jeeping, not boating. I've never boated on the lake. How is it?
  4. glake

    Memorial Day Plans

    Awesome! I just made camping reservations for Big Bear Lake at the end of June for some jeeping, now you made me think I should take the boat too and make it a double trip!
  5. glake

    June 2011's Boat of the Month Nominations!

    I got it off of an old Ranger boat and it was painted black. It was easier to repaint then try and strip!
  6. glake

    Plan to buy Checkmate...few questions

    As it's been said, floor and transom check is a must. Step on every part of the floor and check for soft spots. Get up under the bow and check there as well. If he floor has nay soft spots, especially towards the rear, then there is a good chance the transom has rot as well. Try to get a good...
  7. glake

    Memorial Day Plans

    Just wondering where everyone is headed for Memorial. I'll be at Lake Havasu. Staying at Sandpoint Marina.
  8. glake

    Pacific Mates

    :welcome: This is terrific. I can't wait to hear what is going on in our neck of the country! :surf: Escondido, CA 1979 Eluder, 1988 175hp Mercury that I brought back from the dead. Most of my boating is on the Colorado River between Laughlin and Yuma, primarily at Walter's Camp where a friend...
  9. glake

    1976 checkmate restore

    Not sure how easy it would be to get to. You might leave the box open in the front and attach an aluminum door to it for access. Good luck on the project. It is quite a rewarding feeling when it's completed.
  10. glake

    What Decade is Your Checkmate From ?

    1979 Eluder brought back from the dead!
  11. glake

    West Coast Chapter

    Works for me. I just look forward to a place where I can connect with some "local" mates.
  12. glake

    Another 79 Eluder Revived

    A buddy just sent some picts from the water.
  13. glake

    Maiden Voyage

    Looks great, and I love the lake setting.
  14. glake

    Swim Platform

    Anyone ever put on one of these Garelick swim platforms? http://www.garelick.com/product.php?pnumber=19536 I'd like to get an idea if it would work/look good on my Eluder.
  15. glake

    Another 79 Eluder Revived

    :banana: It's done! After a year of on and off work, I can finally call it done. The upholstery turned out great. I took it out for it's first long weekend run over Easter and I could not be happier with the way everything worked. One of the advantages to starting with an empty hull was being...
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