1983 20' Enchanter buildup-updated often, many pics

[illMATTic]

when we gonna see it on the water?

 

[orangecrush]

Dont really know just had surgery on my knee . illbe home 3-4 weeks hope to get alot done in that timebefore going back to work.

 

[judge]

I should have my new front seats this week. I ordered them over a month ago. MOtors rigged too. I'm hoping for my maiden voyage this week. I'd like to meet up with some other checkmates on the lower CT river maybe Haddam Meadows in a couple of weeks after I get all the bugs out. Anyone interested?

 

[orangecrush]

Going to try and shoot the paint this week. order new seats last night. then it's just putting it back together. painted our old boat sat. just have to throw in battery and it's a go keep me posted

 

[judge]

Hows the progress? Should have mine wet by Saturday.

 

[orangecrush]

Judge - the progress is going along slowly keep finding spots that need sanding. glassed in new blocks to mount front seats last sunday. having a gaduation party for my son sat. so friday and sat. are shot might make some progress sunday & monday. Good luck Paul

 

[orangecrush]

Painted sides and transom anda stripe on the top monday. Paint blushed on the deck have to wet sand and shoot again. hope to get second color on this week so i can start putting it back together.

 

[merc245]

We have an island out on the river that people camp overnite on too. And it should be called Hoodlum Island. My wife refers to it as Alcatraz Island.

 

[brian s]

looking good paul just finished mine last week and im loving it there really isnt anything like a mate. im one happy

 

[orangecrush]

Got R wettt !!!!!! ToDAY man this boat flies. this is the first checkmate i ever owned , and i am really impressed with everything it does. great ride , fast planning, great in fast turns. will have pic's in a few days my sons' computer is down .this one cant' take them from the camera. Paul

 

[orangecrush]

 

[judge]

Hey Crush, looks fantastic. I've been waiting for the pics. Looks like the CT river. How bout a get together. I just borrowed a 4 blade 24 pitch SS I want to try. Who did your upholstery and are you leavin the windshield off?

 

[orangecrush]

Yup that's the CT. in Rockyhill. Didn"t do Upholstery yet. just new carpet and the seats i got from Boatersworld. my friend owns a shop inW. Hartford and well" do the rest to match later.w-s off for now. filled all the holes. makes deck look longer. Heading down your way tommarow. be out all weekend. Paul

 

[supergenius74]

wow, thats all i gots ta say! peace

 

[91 GTX]

CRUSH, NICE JOB. LOVE THE LOOK WITHOUT BOW RAIL AND WINDSHIELD. HAD A 81 ENCHANTER SAME LOOK,BOAT RAN 70 LOTS OF FUN.GOOD LUCK WITH IT

 

[orangecrush]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by judge:
Hey Crush, looks fantastic. I've been waiting for the pics. Looks like the CT river. How bout a get together. I just borrowed a 4 blade 24 pitch SS I want to try. Who did your upholstery and are you leavin the windshield off? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

hey judge, was down your way yesterday, rode back through the thunderstorm, whitecaps the whole bit. The mate handled it well. I may be out later today or tommorow.