we bought a checkmate speed boat

we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91544

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ed gordon and i went halves on a checkmate boat,its heavy metal flake blue and silver,we are going to pick it up on sunday pics then,its gelcoat and paint are good,just needs new clearcoat.
the guages and complete dash plate,and steering wheel are there and look great,the interior is gone,but the back seat,it needs a trailer and motor yet.
we are talking about either selling it as is or restoring it?
i dont know if i have another restore in me anymore,probably not,lol.john

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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91546

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	i cant find much on this boat,who made it?there is nothing in the library ,any info on checkmate boats would be helpful,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91547

Jim L Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Great to have you back on the water, John. Maybe we get through this "never ending winter" we can all have some fun.jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91549

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	WHOOP....i know a guy in n.y.state that has a motor for that...say a merc 1500. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91551

powercat Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 306 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 3	checkmatepowerboats.net/ John: They are still in business, they have a owners forum that you can join where the older boats get talked about. john-gibson wrote: i cant find much on this boat,who made it?there is nothing in the library ,any info on checkmate boats would be helpful,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91552

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Go for it John!, I came close several years to getting a checkmate at an auction but the price got too steep.
Restore, it's the only option for you. Been a long time since we've seen your fantastic work.

I swear the Shell Lake I'm doing now is my last!!! The old bones are having a hard time bending over and crawling under the dash. But...I keep looking at other projects for some strange reason that just beg to be taken on. It's the disease we have.

Cal

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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91553

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks guys,i wish i knew what year and model,very cool boat it looks fast just sitting there.my problem is health and money,lol.it needs a windshield and interior,the wife said no more painting,the last time i did i was life flighted to Pittsburgh for inflammation and fluid around my heart.john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91554

haynesfiberglass Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 129 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	They were made in Bucyrus Ohio.They only make a few a year. Here is one that we just finnished up. I was at the factory a few years ago. They were in the same town Baja was in till Fountain bought Baja out. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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haynesfiberglass Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 129 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	Here is one that we just finnished up. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Smokin'! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91560

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Congrats on the Checkmate John and Ed, glad to hear you're back in the boat business! Even if you really take your time, "tinkering" can be great therapy when it's something you love doing. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	nice checkmate,the one we bought is much smaller. thanks mark,i think we may just tinker with the clear coat(with a huge facemask)then maybe sell it,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91569

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Great find John. Those are great boats and very fast. I'd drop a Merc tower of power on the back myself. Have Ed spray and you tutor. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91582

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I give u guys a lot of credit when it comes to those "smaller boats" Its the riding in them that hurts just as much or more, than working on them. They (under 21Ft) just aren't enjoyable anyway or anyhow anymore. John, if u guys can make some doe on the thing, take your Lasik(furosemide) that's a water pill for all u folks that don't have congestive heart failure, get her done and buy a turn key 25 footer and Enjoy Life on the water!!!!!!!! a nice cabin, a crapper, a fridge, and a good woman or a good dog or both!!!!
when it comes to Checkmate I have driven and raced against many. They are very well built boats with a nice riding hull design(Idont know about the ride on the small guys) but I can tell u that the 21 and 23 gave my Carlson CV 23 a run for its money (they lost, plus my 120ft rooster even gave the Pope a hard on!)
cant wait to see some pics, wondering is it red, white, yellow, or blue. and oh they can handle power so some is good more is better .....to much is JUST RITE.
Luv and Beer....Kurt

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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91583

stargazer Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 162 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 1	PS Icant even handle the ride of the CV 23 anymore..just not enough "deep" in the Vee.gettin old isn't for sissies for sure, but a mans gotta know his limitations Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91592

Nautilus Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1579 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	"...gave the Pope a hard on!" Now THAT'S what I call a boat. My boats have never had that effect on anything higher than a Bishop! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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haynesfiberglass Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 129 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	We do alot of metal flake boats be carfull if you sand threw the blue you will have a little paches of silver in the blue.Here is my grandsons golf cart we just did it is green and silver metal flake. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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haynesfiberglass Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 129 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	Here is the Truck Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Nice Herters. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks ,for the help,i have never messed with big metal flake,just metallics. nice work on the truck and golfcart,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91621

Kerry Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 675 Karma: 51 Thank you received: 2	C'mon, John!!!!! You know we need more details than "its a Checkmate" to figure out what ya got. How long? Capacity plate? And, most important, PICS!!! PICS!!!! PICS!!!! Oh, and a couple pictures would help. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	lol,kerry,i agree,i cant wait until tomorrow to get it and take pics,plus find out what model it is and what its rated for,lol,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91748

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	well we just got home with the checkmate hull,i THINK?its an elite model bow rider,the bad thing is the speedometer only goes to 75 mph,lol. if anyone knows what the vin means please let me know, vin# chk17982m81k ,john Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91752

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	i just found out its a 1981 checkmate diplomat model,very cool boat.sorry i know its not a glassic but i wanted to share with my buddies,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91753

satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	john-Gibson, LOOKS like a "water-borne HOTROD" to me. ======> HAVE FUN!!! yours, satx Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91755

1968jetflite Offline Contributing Member Posts: 474 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 4	Cool looking boat! As for it being a glassic, look at it this way if it where a car you could put collector plates on it LOL Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91757

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Ya Geeze, only 70? Take 'er back. Nice pick, you have more ambition than me at this point. As long as it's a newer boat you might as well stick a "newer" motor on it in the 250hp range so you can peg the speedo. We'll be watching you. Cal Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91762

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16.5 ft, 875 lbs, 150hp rating. boatspecs.iboats.com/Checkmate_Boats__Diplomat__1981/bp/66b18019 70hp should get almost 40 mph, 150hp is good for 60+ stock. 85-115hp will make a nice family friendly setup. Pick your joy factor. Well built, hand laid glass, sharp paint. I still remember my early '70s 14' Checkmate. P.O. couldn't yank 2 skiers out quick enough with the original 60hp, so he hung a 1972 125hp Evinrude on it(!) In ski trim with a 21 pitch aluminum prop it would run 58mph, and didn't like wakes, as in it pointed its nose skyward rather easily. Still regret selling it.

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Re:we bought a checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 month ago #91765

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Looks like a nice one John, good for you buddy! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	john, nice looking boat. can not wait to see what you do to it, when you sold your other boats, I was wondering how long you could be on the wagon till you fell off. glad to have you back in to the boat world. lol take care bud, and lots of pic's please. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Well done John, excellent boat. They look fast just sitting still. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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thanks guys but we are still thinking about what to do with it,restore or sell?my shoulders are very bad,i cant even sleep much.
thanks for the info kerry.
it has some very minor gel coat cracks and i think someone just threw on some clear coat,i was able to get most of it off at a car wash on the way home.the metal flake looks good underneath .

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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

---Mark Twain

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63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Go for the flip. Enjoy what you have now. I finished my last rebuild and have no plans for another. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	your right cal,i just put it in the glassifieds,it will make my wife happy,happy wife happy life,lol Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

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