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Recent content by jbodensteiner

  1. J

    Transponder Install for 16' Predictor

    John, What does your transponder/gauge read when you are bringing the boat up onto the beach? Does it actually read 2', 1', zero? Just curious. The creek in front of my home is very soft silt (no rocks), and I'm curious as to whether the creek bed will be firm enough to read true at the...
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    Transponder Install for 16' Predictor

    Thanks guys! Based upon the discussion, I'm going to try the in-hull install this fall. I have to remove the fuel tank for other needed repairs anyway (yea, the gauge doesn't work, and I think the float is bad) so I should add this job to my "fuel tank repair weekend." I appreciate the...
  3. J

    Transponder Install for 16' Predictor

    I contemplating doing in-hull install of a depth guage transponder in my 16' Predictor. I bought a Hummingbird PiranhaMAX 160 that provides depth and fishfinder capabilities. I really don't care about the fish, but the accuracy of the depth guage will be crutial. Next week the boat will be...
  4. J

    Predictor dash and bow update (w/abs)

    Boat looks great. I just purchased a blue Predictor myself, but no metal flake. I can only hope to put a shine on it like you did. Great job!!
  5. J

    shoot thru hull transducer install

    Great information! I was just going to browse today on this very topic. I have a 16 foot Predictor, and I was looking to install the depth transducer "through hull" as well. Here's my issue -- I've never had a boat before and do not feel comfortable sanding or drilling into the hull...
  6. J

    Picture of My 79' Predictor Restoration

    Great job. Your work is inspiring! Keep the pictures coming. And I wish my garage looked like yours, too.
  7. J

    My New '89 Predictor

    Runs well for my first day out. It had a tendency to stay bow high before I gunned it to keep it on plane, but with some practice I should be fine. I might try putting on a whaletail to allow me to stay on plane at lower speed. I'll be riding a river frequently and probably can't keep it at...
  8. J

    My New '89 Predictor

    I did it! I bought my first Checkmate (and my first boat). Its a 1989 16' Checkmate Predictor with a 120 Johnson. It's in excellent condition -- just needs a good polish.
  9. J

    Where are you from?

    Sox, I'm in Ellicott City for the next month, but will be moving to Queenstown, MD in early July. Found a place right on the Wye River. By the way, I may be looking at a Checkmate this weekend in North East. What do you think (http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/2417679560.html)? Joe
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    New Guy from Maryland

    Thanks. I hope to be living on the Wye River by the July 4th weekend. The tides typically rise about a foot from MLW twice a day. I really like the Predictor, but if Checkmate makes a similar looking model at 16', I'd be interested in that too. I'm assuming that if I stay away from a 200 HP...
  11. J

    Where are you from?

    Maryland!
  12. J

    '87 Predictor Resto

    Luke, I'm jealous! I'm looking for a Predictor right now, but don't have the guts (or knowledge) to attempt a full restoration. It looks like your making great progress. Best of luck! Joe
  13. J

    New Guy from Maryland

    Thanks Sim, Good advice. Fortunately the 1' of water is at low tide, so I will usually be working with more. And I might have more depth a few feet further from my dock, but I just don't know yet. I like the idea of using the jetski when needed (because that too is part of my master...
  14. J

    New Guy from Maryland

    I do like some of the older Predictors I've seen online for sale The price is right and starting with a smaller boat may be a good idea for a beginner like myself. Any issues with a Predictor travelling about 1/4 mile up and down a creek not on plane in 1' of water? If no problem, I may...
  15. J

    New Guy from Maryland

    Hi, I posted a question last week and realized that I didn't even introduce myself. My name is Joe and I am very new to boating. I am about to purchase waterfront property on the Eastern Shore of Maryland that has a dock and 1,500 lb. boat lift. Because the creek in my back yard has a 1'...
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