Any interest in a "free" Checkmate Hull?

[mishawakajim]

Hey, just kicking an idea around. I replaced my 1975 Checkmate Predictor BR a couple of years ago with an 86 Eluder. The old girl has just been sitting out in my field wasting away. She needs a lot of TLC. She needs the stringer and flooring replaced, rear seat rebuilt and new upholster. Gel-coat is shot and either needs redone or painted. I've had it listed on Craigslist several times but no real takers. So now to my question . I'm now thinking about parting her out, Prestolite trim/ tilt uint, Airguide gauges, OMC control box, 135 Evinrude and finally the trailer. I could make more money that way than what I was asking for the whole package. I just have a hard time thinking about taking a usable hull to the landfill. So if I went this route is there anyone who would be interested in a free Checkmate hull. I've attached some pics below. Thanks, Jim

 

[keith4216]

Mail it to Nathan.

 

[dream4ta]

Off topic but that doesn't look much like an 86 eluder to me Jim.

 

[mishawakajim]

Corey, you are definitely correct. The 86 Eluder is sitting behind the old girl. The one in the pictures is the 75 that I originally bought back in 1987. Back before you had even hatched. Kind of embarrassed as to her current state. She was a fantastic slalom/ barefoot/ tubing boat, but age and neglect finally caught up with her. That's why I retired her and bought the Eluder. I've been hoping someone would pick her up and restore her as I had originally intended to do, but now I'm considering all my options. I've posted a couple of pics of Eluder below. Similar, but different. Jim

 

[dream4ta]

I see I have miss read the pose! Thanks Jim and sorry to clutter your post!

 

[mishawakajim]

No problem, it' all good. I appreciate you trying to help keep me on the straight and narrow cause I do make mistakes from time to time. Big Mama, Tami, can sure attest to that. Hope you have a great Holiday week end. Jim

 

[nathan]

Mail it to Nathan.

I agree with Keith but I bet that postage to texas would be a big bill. but if you were closer I would be all over it.

 

[cooperider]

That is a Trimate II, not a Predictor. Very popular boat from the time. Seem to be everywhere. I've given a few of them away myself.

 

[Old Navy]

I would part it out. You can't save them all.

 

[RNGRDVE]

Sawzall cuts through fiberglass easier than a chainsaw. Easy to load in a dumpster after its cut up.

 

[mishawakajim]

That is a Trimate II, not a Predictor. Very popular boat from the time. Seem to be everywhere. I've given a few of them away myself.

Thanks for setting me straight. I've always thought it looked like a Trimate II as pictured in the brochure that came with it. Every time I've seen a Trimate II I thought they looked the same. That explains why I could never find a picture of an other Predictor BR. I was just going on what I was told when I bought it back in 87 and the emblems on the sides. The guy I bought it from was the original owner so I never really questioned it. Some how he must have acquired a set of Predictor emblems and put them on it himself. Jim

 

[mishawakajim]

Sawzall cuts through fiberglass easier than a chainsaw. Easy to load in a dumpster after its cut up.

Thanks for the suggestion Dave, but I'm too sentimental. I hate to even think of such carnage. Jim

 

[jboyd100]

I would love that hull but how far are you from louisiana

 

[mishawakajim]

Not sure where you are, but it looks to me to be 1030 miles from Mishawaka, In. to Lafayette, LA.

 

[dream4ta]

I might be able to help get it as far south as lake Cumberland in July when I head down for the owers rally.

 

[jboyd100]

I just hate the idea of that boat not being restored. such great body lines. I am in Alexandria, la.. to far for me to go

 

[nathan]

you and I are in the boat!! I would really love to have it but way to far for me. 1200 miles to be exact