The Randy "Wildman" Corson Way!

[Chris]

Hey Gang,

You're about to find out, that you're in for a special treat.

I've been bugging Wildman for a bit, to do a build up thread on one of his custom Checks. Randy "Wildman" Corson as you may know, is one of our long-time supporting vendors here on the forums and is also the local Checkmate/Liberator dealer for the Florida area. Randy's rigging, customizing and painting talents are very well known in many circles, and because of that, Randy often ends up doing work and shipping to people from all the U.S, Canada and the world!

Those of you who are regulars here on the Check forums and/or on Scream and Fly, will probably have seen pictures of Randy's amazing rigging and customizing work, and most importantly his relentless attention to detail.

Wildman has personally designed and even taped off graphics for some of his custom ordered Checkmates - some of you may recall seeing some of them on the forums in the past.

So in this thread, we're going to give you a run down of a "build-up" on one of Randy's latest custom rigged Checkmate creations.

I hope you'll enjoy watching this 2400 Pulsare's journey, which starts with some build photos of it at the factory and will eventually end with it all rigged up with only the best stuff and ready to go to it's future customer! :devil:

Enjoy!


-Chris

[Chris]

Here are a few pics of the build process from the Factory. :thumb:

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman1.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1468)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman2.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1469)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman3.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1470)

[Chris]

Here is the boat arriving, it's so fresh, is still even shrink wrapped! :devil:

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman4.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1471)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman5.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1472)

[Chris]

Here is the 2400 unveiled and all ready for Randy to work his magic! :thumb:

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman6.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1473)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman7.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1474)

[Chris]

Here are some pics of Randy rigging up the custom yellow powder-coated setback bracket.

This one gives 14" of setback. It has 5" of lift built into the bracket and the stainless steel jackplate has 7" of lift. :devil:

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman8.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1475)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman10.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1477)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman11.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1478)

[Chris]

Next up are the guages, electronics and steering! :)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman12.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1479)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman13.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1480)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman14.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1481)

[Chris]

Back into the garage it goes for safekeeping beside a 30' Liberator!

Randy's garage is air-conditioned so this Checkie gets to sleep for a bit in comfortable 72 degree environment. :)

More pics to come - stay tuned! :banana:

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman15.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1482)

[WILDMAN]

It's almost done!

[Scott_Loveless]

I really love your work - great eye candy!

Can't wait to see more pics.

[ross]

i want that liberator!!!!:pissed:

[jallen355]

i want that liberator!!!!:pissed:

I'm with you, Ross! That is the schiznic :lol:

[175checkmate]

Way to go Randy. This is going to be great. I will be watching for the Masters trick's as I still have to install my gages and wire the boat.

[merc245]

When I retire from the fire dept. I'm going to move down south next to Randy's House and go over there and hang out ALL DAY,EVERYDAY!!!!:bounce:

[PapaMaC]

That kind of work on a spankin new checkmate would be way too ambitious for me to attempt, but he is blessed with a finely tuned skill I can definitely appreciate... great work!!! Can't wait to see the final product! :surf:

[WILDMAN]

Here I am trying to hooking up the control cables to the new Livorsi controls. Not cheap, but very cool!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1238.jpg

Here, my friend Eric is putting teardrop aluminum diamond plate fenders on the new trailer. New mag wheels and 60 series tires are coming next week!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1240.jpg

Here's some pics of the rigging in the back of the boat.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1241.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1242.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1245.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1246.jpg

[WILDMAN]

I finally got my new billet switch panels today. They are milled out of 1" thick plate so that the switches are recessed and can't be accidently switched on



http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1247.jpg

[WILDMAN]

These pics show me cutting the holes for the switch panels
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1248.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1249.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1251.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1250.jpg

[WILDMAN]

Here's the wiring under the dash

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1252.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1253.jpg

[WILDMAN]

The interior is all red LED lighting. Here's the speakers under red lights

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1256.jpg

[WILDMAN]

I got the interior all back together. Water testing will start tommorrow. I'll post exterior pics tommorrow when I get the boat outside.


http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1258.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1259.jpg

[claupie]

Here are a few pics of the build process from the Factory. :thumb:

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman1.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1468)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman2.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1469)

http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/data/563/thumbs/Wildman3.jpg (http://checkmate-boats.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1470)

This fine wood work is from Alan Haffa ,Member on this site under haftoo55..Thanx Alan,just got delivry of my new pulsare today and also first run..I'm truly amazed on the quality of wokmanship..
Thanx
Pierre

[haftoo55]

I'm ready to see some pictures of that (BABY) in the water.:drool: Alan

[claupie]

went out and forgot the camera...To anxious i guess..
Working this weekend,but will take some pics later this week.. :banana:

[WILDMAN]

Took it out this morning. Lot's more pics to be posted tonight.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1262.jpg

[WILDMAN]

Here's some close-up pics of stuff I did


http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1280.jpg
Chrome extinguisher and billet bracket

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1287.jpg
Powdercoated stainless grab bar and 12 volt plug

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1288.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1290.jpg

Livorsi controls and Dino steering wheel
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1289.jpg
braided stainless lines for the hydraulic steering

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1277.jpg
This is a custom milled and powdercoated 14" setback bracket with 5" of lift built in. Behind it is a 4.5" Stainless Marine Gorilla hydraulic jackplate with 7" of lift.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1278.jpg

The Livorsi carbon fiber guages with yellow Mega rims and black bezels include 100 mph speedo, tach, water pressure, water temp, fuel, depth finder, and trim. The billet switch panels are made from 1" thick aluminum with the switch recesses cut into it so that they can't accidently get switched on. The Pro-Trim switch that looks like a turn signal operates the jackplate.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1271.jpg

Here's some pics of the seats. These are the new McCleod bucket seats

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1270.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1272.jpg

These are the "eyeball" type navigation lights. I also have a power rear LED anchor light. It goes up 4ft automatically when it's turned on and disappears into the boat when turned off.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1275.jpg

Here's a few in-water pics
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1261.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1264.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1268.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1266.jpg

[WILDMAN]

My gas hog Hummer

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1293.jpg

The trailer is getting Mag wheels and 60 series tire next week
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1292-1.jpg

Keeping it out of the sun

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1297.jpg

[c10seven]

Awesome pictures man, that is a beautiful boat.

A little off topic though what is the eve hight on that metal cover I am looking into getting one and was just trying to get an idea.

[WILDMAN]

You can get it any hieght you want up to 14ft.

[JW]

Your work is AMAZING Randy!

[dhawkins]

Randy, nice job on tht boat. What kind of speed did u get out of it ?

[WILDMAN]

Took the boat out today and got it broke in. Then I had to kick the wife out so I could do a couple speed runs. Ran 77.4 on GPS and the same on the speedo. Very controlable, Nothing like a 21. I had the Hyd jackplate, but it liked it down 3-3.5" below the bottom. Any higher and it would wanna drop the nose. I had a stock 25" Trophy turning 6000 rpm. The best I ever saw before on a 24 with a 300xs was 74.8. I think the 18.5" setback is what did it. The raising of the motor only slowed it down. Here's some pics. I need someone to video it. My wife said "only the back was in the water" I took the speedo pic while driving with one hand. The tach is at 6000.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1299.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1300.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1302.jpg

[SCT]

Randy- that is a solid speed for a 24' boat. Do you think 80+ is in the rig with more setup time?

[WILDMAN]

Props can make a big difference. I don't have anything small enough to try though.

[175checkmate]

Randy you have done it again. Amazing work. :thumb:

[WILDMAN]

Here's the power LED anchor light. Just flip on the lights and it automatically extends to 4ft tall. Too cool not to have!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1298.jpg

[WILDMAN]

Here's how the 18.5" of setback looks.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1303.jpg

[supergenius74]

most beautiful thing I have ever seen. If you have the money, buy this boat, what a setup!

[dhawkins]

Randy can you get those seats in 21 o/b ?

[WILDMAN]

The Mcleod front seats are a $600 option in the 21.

[dhawkins]

THEY ARE SHARP LOOKING !!!

[boatman4021]

Randy, I have a 23" TP Classic 4 blade for the merc. hub if you want to try it. boatman

[WILDMAN]

Too small

[F150GT]

The big question, how much will that boat sell for?
Very Very nice work, I love all the color combo's you order, you definitely have artistic talent.
Do the seats have flip up bottoms?

[SCT]

Wman- how did the testing go yesterday? Does it drive like the 2400?

[WILDMAN]

This boat is a bit over $62K. I have another coming next Monday that can be about 10K less with a 300xs.

[Chris]

SCT, try this previous post for some performance numbers. :)

http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showpost.php?p=441951&postcount=31

[WILDMAN]

Got my new mag wheels in the other day. Dresses it up a bit! Took it out with the wife yesterday. Was running over 75 on GPS and she did'nt even bitch at me! That's because it had no Chinewalk. She don't like the chinewalkin!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1392.jpg

[WILDMAN]

Well, it looks like I need to build another boat for myself. Some people from Canada came down this week to look at 24 Pulsares. Seems that once they saw the blinged out yellow one, they had to have it. I'm waiting for the wire transfer now. They will wait till Friday so they can tow it to the great white north.

[claupie]

Well, it looks like I need to build another boat for myself. Some people from Canada came down this week to look at 24 Pulsares. Seems that once they saw the blinged out yellow one, they had to have it. I'm waiting for the wire transfer now. They will wait till Friday so they can tow it to the great white north.
Where to in Canada !!

[WILDMAN]

Montreal area. They live on Lac Simon

[claupie]

Cool...this is 1 hre away from here..

[Bigmoss]

Montreal area. They live on Lac Simon

Really thats where I live and run my Mate what is their family name maybe I know them.

I have not seen it yet.

[WILDMAN]

They left here tonight with the boat. They had a red 21ft Seebold with a 225 Merc on it. The guys name is Alain [speaks only French] wifes name is Roxane. Speaks both. Cute little thing. They have a son,14, and a younger daughter.

[claupie]

On Lac Simon was my first ride in a checkmate.. It was in '85 at friend's cottage on lake Barriere wich join on to Lac Simon. It was a 18 footer w/ a 150 merc..This is when I really got hooked on Checkmate...
Randy,do you know if they are members on this site ??

[Mark]

Cubans and Quebecors both love Florida. Always glad to have another Checkmate in the Great White North. I brought my last one from Florida....it's a loooooong tow home.

[claupie]

Really thats where I live and run my Mate what is their family name maybe I know them.

I have not seen it yet.

Bigmoss..do you live at lac simon,or do you go boating there ??
the people I know are on lake Barriere,There name is Dube..

[WILDMAN]

They left here tonight with the boat at 7:30. I told then that the boat was The Boat of the Month here and on Scream and Fly. The wife speaks English and said he has been on this site. They have a red 21ft Seabold with a Merc 225 now. It sounds like they are big boaters on that lake. His name is Alain, hers is Roxane. Say hello to them if you see the yellow 24 on Lac Simon!

[PapaMaC]

Cubans and Quebecors both love Florida. Always glad to have another Checkmate in the Great White North. I brought my last one from Florida....it's a loooooong tow home.

Being born and raised in Miami, I can tell you the Canadian and Cuban populations are completely unrelated, lol. The Cubans have been pouring over here constantly for decades (boats, floating 50's-era cars, rafts, etc.) and typically don't leave, whereas the Canadians tend to come down during the winter months then go back North in the spring/fall.

You will see a LOT of Quebec plates on the road from Nov. thru Feb., but the Cuban flag bumper stickers and mirror hangers are out there year-round; along with the reggaeton blasting from cars and small car dealerships.

[Fastnfurious]

Really thats where I live and run my Mate what is their family name maybe I know them.

I have not seen it yet.


My new boat could'nt be closer to you than it is. Reeeeally close in a huge friend's garage near your cottage. Me reconnais-tu?

[Fastnfurious]

They left here tonight with the boat at 7:30. I told then that the boat was The Boat of the Month here and on Scream and Fly. The wife speaks English and said he has been on this site. They have a red 21ft Seabold with a Merc 225 now. It sounds like they are big boaters on that lake. His name is Alain, hers is Roxane. Say hello to them if you see the yellow 24 on Lac Simon!

Hi Wildman. We finally got home yesterday afternoon. Everything when fine even if it is a long ride, but it was worth it. Most of our friends were waiting for us and they were all really impressed with the nice custumising of the boat. We have been really satisfied with your service and we will put it on the water next weekend :drool: before to get stock in the ice. Correction: Seabold 21ft with a Evinrude 225HO 2003 for sale! 18 000 can or about 16 500?? approx us. $. Photos available. Top shape.

[WILDMAN]

I WANT TO SEE PICS OF IT ON YOUR LAKE!

[PA-21 Skater]

Anyone have any pictures of the cabin area on the 2400

[wizard8575]

Anyone have any pictures of the cabin area on the 2400
I have always wondered why nobody post pics of the insides and the brochures don't even have them?