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Recent content by Skialot2

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    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    The contact cement works well to hold the foam into and around corners. But the EVA foam does not stretch well to form to irregularities in the shape.
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    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    You're welcome. P.S. As a bonus they are surprisingly lightweight but pretty flexible. I put seat slide mounts on. That took care of the flexing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WIRIVK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
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    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    Here is the link for the blue variation. Only 19 left in stock as of now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XXPSTS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    The EVA foam decking is OK. It is definitely harder to keep clean then carpet. You definitely need to use contact cement to get it to stay down. For the logos, I took the old seat cover with the logo to the local embroidery shop. They scanned the old logo digitize it for $30. Then the...
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    HOW FAST IS YOUR CHECKMATE? EVERYONE!

    1989 Spectra 171 with 8" setback Detwiller Hydro Jack. I had a 1989 Mercury 2.0 V6. Unknown mods (says "full Race" on oil pump block off plate) Bobs nose cone with 30P Hill signature chopper 65 MPH GPS @ 6700 RPM. Then I broke it. Now 1992 Mercury 135 2.0 V6 Bobs exhaust tuner, outlet and...
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    New Checkmate Owner

    If you are just looking for a guideline, JD Powers values your boat package between $2140 and $2430. https://www.jdpower.com/boats/1981/checkmate-boats-inc/playmate/10038779/values
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    Need Old 80s Logo Vector, pdf or AI file

    The "carpet is EVA foam. The gauges are Faria Beede Dress white. The boat only had a speedo and fuel gauge when I got it. Front seats are leader accessories. I had the back seat made to match. The seats alone cost more than I paid for the boat.
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    Need Old 80s Logo Vector, pdf or AI file

    I think it was gray thread on the white stripe that matched the gray panels. They are 34 years old so I can't really be sure. I just got the boat this year. I did a restomod so I wasn't worried about origionallity
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    Second test drive!!! OUCH!!!

    I have been out twice drifting across the area at low tide looking and dragging the magnet. No luck yet. It's a big area. I know where I came from and the peer I drifted to after it broke off. But, I am not sure which way I drifted. I don't know if I drifted back over where I already drove or...
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    Second test drive!!! OUCH!!!

    The 300lb magnet was a joke. It would pick up a prop but not much more. I returned it and ordered a 1500lb magnet. That should work.
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    Second test drive!!! OUCH!!!

    Every Stainless steel propeller I have tested is magnetic. The drive shaft is magnetic and the propshaft is magnetic. Not as magnetic as regular steel. But with a big enough magnet I should be able to find it and hopefully drag it to shallower water.
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    New Member , have a ?

    Pros: Nice boat! Cons: Highly addictive!!!
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    Second test drive!!! OUCH!!!

    Maybe. But visibility is about 3 feet, and I don't know anyone with scuba gear. I am going to try fishing with a magnet that will hold 300lbs
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    Second test drive!!! OUCH!!!

    I took my 1989 Spectra 171 out for my second test drive. I was cruising around 50, Felt a vibration but no bang. Boat made a hard left u turn. Poorly modified midsection broke in half!!! Bob's nose cone lower unit... Gone!!!! Brand new Hill Signature performer chopper prop.... Gone!!! It's in...
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