Predictor Project

[Adam L.]

Thought I would start a new thread for my Predictor Project as all my other pictures got moved and now no one can see them.

The boat is a 1989 Checkmate Predictor.

[Adam L.]

Here she was in her prime.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boat.jpg

[Adam L.]

Project began by removing all the hardware, wiring, gauges, carpet, upholstry, etc.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatrest025.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatrest012.jpg

[Adam L.]

Serious blistering over the years.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/13d23a07.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3534c1e6.jpg

[Adam L.]

flipped
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatrest040.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatrest032.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatrest030.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatrest048.jpg

[Adam L.]

the dirt part.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/sand6.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/sand2.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/sand5.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatsanding_013.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatsanding_017.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boatsanding_016.jpg

[Adam L.]

seats are back from upholsty!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/seat1.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/seat2.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/seat3.jpg

[Adam L.]

Guess I we still got plenty of time to finish the project. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3463853B3A87Ffp3353Enu3D32533E7783E.jpg

[Adam L.]

Anyone else here ever drive a golf ball 700 yards.
WARNING: WATCH OUT FOR ICE FISHERMEN!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/gun/3463853B3A87Ffp3353Enu3D32533E7783E.jpg

[Adam L.]

I am shooting for something kind of like this.

Thanks to Bostonpredictor for the sketch!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/89.jpg

[illMATTic]

that is going to be sweet. are you going with a base/clear or just a single stage?

[Adam L.]

2 part epoxy marine paint.

[Boston Predictor]

It looks like they did a great job with the upholstry. That is going to be one sweet predictor when its all done. I might see you up in Maine this summer. keep up the good work

[Adam L.]

Originally posted by Adam L.:
Here she was in her prime.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boat.jpg


My wife was quick to point out to me that I should inform everyone that I am refering to the boat in this statement and not her.

[wickedrister]

Looking good Adam the seats look fantastic. You know what's kind of funny? A predictor looks fast even when it's stripped down and sitting in the yard http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[Adam L.]

I am putting down a barrier coat before I prime. I am using the Interlux Interprotect 2000 kit. This will prevent moisture from getting though to the fiberglass and help keep those blisters from coming back.
The boat is being worked on in my fathers garage. We attempted to apply this stuff last weekend, however my dad lost power at his house on Friaday afternoon, and it didnt come back on till monday.
here is a link to the product
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Pro...0001&productId=72337 (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=72337)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/interprotect2001e_f.jpg

[Adam L.]

Alright, here is is side shot. Again thanks to Goeff for the sketch. I tried doing one myself but it looked more like a Boston Whaler than a Checkmate. ( I have limited art skills)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/ad.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

There ya go, thats gonna be a hot boat when all is said and done. I cant wait to see how it comes out. I like the Checkmate logo you chose http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Adam L.]

Its suppose to be 50 degrees on Sat. Im going to put the barrier coat on this weekend. And after that, its PRIME TIME.

[illMATTic]

LOOKS GOOD MAN. do you use a claer after or just the red coat then black over that?

[Adam L.]

The paint I am using does not require a clear coat. THe paint has a super high gloss finish. Check out Gus's yellow and black Trimate paint job. I am using a product similar to what he used.

[illMATTic]

how many coats are needed? is primer required if you are going over top of the old gel coat?

[Adam L.]

Not sure how many coats were going to lay down. I guess I am just going to see how it goes. The paint that I am using requires an epoxy primer, plus I sanded all the gelcoat off the bottom to get rid of the blisters. I am laying down a barrier coat, then primer, then the paint. I am getting excited!!!!

[175checkmate]

Adam. When I layed the paint on the bottom of the boat (I will do the same on the top) I layed down a light coat. Then I shot 7 more on top of that. With the single stage paint you can get it to look killer by wet sanding and ten buffing. I did a spot in the black, maybe 2x2 dry, started with 1000 grit, then 2000 grit, then buffed. The difference is amazing. The plan is if by chance the hull gets a scratch it ( I know it will) I can color sand it back out.

[Adam L.]

It was a beautiful day up here. 50+ degrees and sunny. Three layers of barrier coat has been applied to the hull where the blisters were. 3 more coats to go, and then a quick sanding and some primer.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/maine3-11056.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/maine3-11055.jpg

[Adam L.]

It was 50 degrees out and sunny, but the water is still freezing!!!!!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/maine3-11042.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

What lake is that?...Ill have to come up and check it out

[Adam L.]

Originally posted by Boston Predictor:
What lake is that?...Ill have to come up and check it out

Mousam Lake
Shapleigh and Acton, ME (about 10 min. from Sanford)

[wickedrister]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gifTalk about getting cold feet http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Adam L.]

Ordered the Primer and Paint yeterday, and it arrived this morning!
Going to tent the garage, set up the air scrubber, and start spraying this next weekend.

[175checkmate]

Looking real good. Spraying the paint is the fun part.

[Adam L.]

9 coats of Barrier coat primer has been put on. A bit of sanding is needed and then the black and red is going on!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/prime1.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

now you're cookin' Thats gonna be one great looking boat. We'll have to hit the lake this summer in our new red boats

[wickedrister]

Looking good Adam !!

[wickedrister]

Adam are you ready to see red ? I'm ready to see red !

[Adam L.]

Black is going on tomorrow, then the Red next weekend. Here is a shot of the home made paint booth.


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3466563A697Ffp3443Enu3D32533E8583E6.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3466643857Ffp3453Enu3D32533E8583E63.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3466643857Ffp333A3Enu3D32533E8583E6.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3466643857Ffp3463Enu3D32533E8583E63.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/blk.jpg

[175checkmate]

Looking good my painting brother. Nice booth. What gun did you pick up?

[Adam L.]

Thanks

Im using a Husky HVLP gravity feed sprayer. $80 at home depot.

[cooperider]

It sure gets dark in there when you are painting, don't it?

[Adam L.]

It sure gets dark in there when you are painting, don't it?

yes it does!

We were going to use an air scrubber for negative air pressure, but it would have sucked all the poly off the walls

[Adam L.]

I think I might be going overboard with the tyvek suits and all the fancy plastic. I just saw this picture of WILDMAN on scream and fly. He has some skills!!! Maybe I should try using some sandles and shorts instead.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/027.jpg

[Adam L.]

7 coats of red were put on the bottom of the Predictor today.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/DSC01402.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/9be53034.jpg

This was after 4 coats
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/shrink1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/shrink3.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/shrink2.jpg




A bit of sanding then 1 more final coat of red. Then its on to the top.

[wickedrister]

Looks good Adam!

[Boston Predictor]

moving right along...looking good man

[175checkmate]

Looking good. Sure is red. Thats the same paint I am using. What do you think of it?

[Chris]

Nice! :)

[Adam L.]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I really am happy with the paint. It has a great finish and its easy to work with.

Gus, how long did you wait till you flipped your boat back over? I dont want to flip it to soon and jepordize the paint.

You guys like the use of the Boston Herald Newspaper for a skirt? Not very professional but it works.

[175checkmate]

I cranked the heat up in the garage so it was about 75 deg. Then I shut the door and waited a week. I set it on some tires and made a line of tires for the side of the hull to rest on. We then flipped it over and rested the keel on a bunch of tires. I covered the tires with some old carpet pad.. We then set the bow on the trailer and walked the trailer back up till most of the hull was on. Then cranked it the rest of the way up.

[wickedrister]

Ok Adam time for an update!

[Adam L.]

Okay,

Today we sanded, then sprayed the final 2 coats of on the bottom. Tomorrow the tape comes off and we will see what we got. We are going to pull it out of the garage and see how it looks in the sun. Next Sat. the boat is getting flipped and put back on the trailer. THen its on to the top.

9 coats of primer, 9 coats of paint.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/IMG_0530.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/IMG_0529.jpg

[wickedrister]

LOOKING SWEET- LOOKING DEEP. Good job Adam! keep up the hard work and keep the pics coming.:thumb:

[Adam L.]

Tape is off.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/IMG_0537.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/IMG_0536.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/IMG_0535.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/IMG_0534.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

Its pretty cool to see this Project moving so fast. It seems like just last month it was blue. Great work.;)
I really like the red/black. good choice, It definitely looks more aggressive now. What are you going to do for a design on the top?

[Adam L.]

you know I was going to do just one small black stripe down the middle, but after getting the ha ng of this painting thing I might do something a bit more detailed. We'll see.

[175checkmate]

Looking great. Love the black. The location is familiar. Very nice.
Your colors don't look as wet as mine. Could be just the light or the color it self. Still very cool.

[illMATTic]

what % mix did you have of paint and thinner? the can says no more than 10% thinner.

[boatman4021]

Looks good! I think red boats look fast even when sitting still. boatman

[Mark]

A strip of yellow agaist the red and black would look very custom. I saw a Pulsare done like that at Dave's in Fargo and it was the prettiest Mate I've seen to date.

[Adam L.]

Boat has been flipped back on the trailer
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3468373B3B77Ffp333A3Enu3D32533E8583.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3468373B3B77Ffp3463Enu3D32533E8583E.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3468373B3B77Ffp3453Enu3D32533E8583E.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3468373B3B77Ffp3393Enu3D32533E8583E.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/3468373B3B77Ffp3443Enu3D32533E8583E.jpg

Time to do some sanding on the top, then shoot the primer and paint. The top should go much faster than the bottom. We wont have all the gelcoat blisters to deal with.

[Adam L.]

what % mix did you have of paint and thinner? the can says no more than 10% thinner.

10% is what I did.

[Chris]

It looks great!

You guys are a talented bunch. :thumb:

[175checkmate]

Very cool. Looks great, and ya did it with out scratching anything. Fun Hu. Like having a heart attack.

[Adam L.]

Hey Gus,
I was looking at some stuff from Blue Water Marine and saw that they make a URAGLOW clear coat for topside. What are your thoughts on using that? It says that it should not be used below the water line, but I was thinking of spraying the top with it.

[Boston Predictor]

looks fun.
Have you decided what design your gonna do???
the blue red and the white black would look fresh

[175checkmate]

I looked at the clear. I guess I will have to wait and see how the wet sand and buff comes out. I did on small spot on the port qtr in the black and it came out looking amazing. If the durability of there paint is half of what they say there may be no need for the clear. Time will tell.

[Adam L.]

Some new pictures. Primer is done on top. Some sanding then the black is going on tomorrow.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_1764.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_1767.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_1766.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_1773.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_1772.jpg

[wickedrister]

Won't be long now:D

[85Predictor]

Very Very nice work!!
I need to get mine done soon!!

Are we planning a "Red" Checkmate day??

[Boston Predictor]

Very Very nice work!!
I need to get mine done soon!!

Are we planning a "Red" Checkmate day??

I'm in!:cheers

[Adam L.]

Black is on the top. Next weekend we tape off what we want black and then shoot the red. After that we put the boat all back together with the new carpet, interior etc.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/blk8.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/blk7.jpg


Lightning bolts are going to be black
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/blk4.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/blk5.jpg

[175checkmate]

Looks great, the lightning bolts on the rear are going to look killer.

[Adam L.]

Thanks for the compliments guys. The pictures dont due the finish justice. Its like looking into a mirror.

Gus, What do you recommend for buffing afterwards?

[175checkmate]

I talked to a painter buddy of mine. Her is what he said to do. Wet sand with 1000 grit, then with 2000 grit. Then buff with mild polishing compound.
I did a spot on the black, I did it dry so it was a bit harder that doing it wet. Came out looking 100% better, smooth as a baby's butt and oh so shinny.

[Adam L.]

I ordered some stuff today from Mike at Checkmate:

New Checkmate decals (white with red outline), and a full sunbrella cover in Red. Got to protect that new paint from the sun!

[slpcamaross97]

Looks really good i know how much work painting is. Keep up the good work

[Blizz]

Boat is looking great. From the looks of the hull when you started it seems like you leave your hull in the water for long peiods of time. If this is true you may want to reconsider doing so with a painted hull or you'll end up with more blisters.

[Adam L.]

Boat is looking great. From the looks of the hull when you started it seems like you leave your hull in the water for long peiods of time. If this is true you may want to reconsider doing so with a painted hull or you'll end up with more blisters.

The boat has sat in fresh water from May till October for 17 seasons. We did use a barrier coat which is suppose to prevent blisters (roughly 9 coats), but I am sure over time the paint will fade and blisters may come back. If it happens, oh well, its fun painting boats :)

[Blizz]

The water will get between the paint and the barrier coat and blister. Did you take the wet foam out of the bottom of your boat or just redo your hull? And when do we get more pics?

[Adam L.]

Ok, you asked for more pictures so here you go!
7 coats of red is on the top. We pulled the boat out to bake in the sun for a little bit. In a couple of hours we are going to pull the tape off to expose the black. Paint is done!!!!
Some wet sanding and buffing, then it all goes back together.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_1791.jpg

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_1792.jpg

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http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_1796.jpg

[Adam L.]

Here she is!!!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/adamsboat.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/adamsboat2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/adamsboat3.jpg

[Blizz]

Lookin sweet..

[JW]

That will look HOT on the water!

[175checkmate]

WOW, very nice. The black came out great.

[Adam L.]

WOW, very nice. The black came out great.

I am very happy with the way it came out, the finish is amazing. The bottom has been wet sanded and buffed and it is sweet. We are going to give the deck another week to cure before the top gets wet sanded and buffed.

[Boston Predictor]

nice job. now you got me thinking about re-doing my 89 predictor....
Well I should have the sportfire ready very soon. If you ever wanna set the water on fire let me know:thumb:
did you get the 150??

[wickedrister]

Adam, The paint looks fantastic. Now time to put it back together, have a great boating summer and show off the result of all your hard work.:thumb:

[Chucker]

Awesome job Adam!! The paint looks incredible!!

[175checkmate]

The wet sand and buff makes a heck of a differance. Still blows my mind.

[Adam L.]

Got the new cover and the decals today! Mike even threw in a set of Predictor decals.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/b6at001.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/b6at002.jpg

[BoatsR4Me]

Totally awesome work. Makes me wonder about next spring and doing a make-over on our Checkmate. You should be understandably proud of your new creation.

[wickedrister]

Adam can I order a custom cover from Checkmate? I really need a new cover befor the summer is over:thumb:

[Adam L.]

Adam can I order a custom cover from Checkmate? I really need a new cover befor the summer is over:thumb:

Yup. I called Mike at Checkmate a little over a week ago. They dont keep a stock of covers but they have a lady there that custom makes them for any model. You can get it in any color you want. I ordered it, she made it, and I got it super fast! THe price was great (a couple hundred $$$ less than any custom uphoster around here. Give them a call, you wont be disappointed.

[wickedrister]

Thanks Adam will do:thumb: ps-(Any new pics):thumb:

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/rail.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/wind.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boat2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/boat3.jpg

[Bruce]

Hi Adam, the boat looks GREAT !!!, very nice work, job well done !!!

You are coming down the home stretch


Bruce

[Adam L.]

here is one more front view.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/frontwind.jpg

[wickedrister]

Man the boat is looking sharp adam. You are doing one heck of a nice job!

[175checkmate]

Man O man, she is coming along. Truly impressed by the way the paint turned out. Not to shabby for cheap paint. LOL

[Boston Predictor]

looking great. you sure do take care of buisness over there. are you going to tint the windshield?

[Diplomat82]

That boat looks great :thumb:
Love the color combo....are the same colors going into the interior?

[Adam L.]

That boat looks great :thumb:
Love the color combo....are the same colors going into the interior?

Here is a shot of the new interior
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/seat1.jpg

[Chris]

It looks excellent. :thumb:

[illMATTic]

hell yeah man it looks great. i hope mine turns out half as nice. i am going to primer it this weekend.

[Adam L.]

hell yeah man it looks great. i hope mine turns out half as nice. i am going to primer it this weekend.

Have fun! Its a blast! Now that this is done I am going to want to find something else to paint.

[Adam L.]

Ordered a new black rubrail insert and black dashboard molding from Mike at Checkmate.

[illMATTic]

what did that run you?

i put something together from ebay and boatersworld. i got 50 feet for 85 bucks. its the rigid back with the insert.

i lucke out on the dash trim as well. here at work we were cleaning the warhouse and found an old roll of trim from a set of fiberglass runningboards. i checked it in before we through it out.

[Adam L.]

what did that run you?

i put something together from ebay and boatersworld. i got 50 feet for 85 bucks. its the rigid back with the insert.

i lucke out on the dash trim as well. here at work we were cleaning the warhouse and found an old roll of trim from a set of fiberglass runningboards. i checked it in before we through it out.

I only needed the insert for the rubrail because the aluminum rail was in great shape. The rubber ran me $1.40 a foot, and Mike said he knew exactly how much to give me. My guess is about 40 feet. The dash molding ran me about $15, but you cant go wrong getting stuff from the factory.
The only problem now is that so much money has been dumped into the boat, there is nothing left for a new motor. I think I will be running the 115 for another season.

[wickedrister]

10-4 on the dumping money in our boats Adam. I don't think I could ever get back what I have invested. Oh well that's ok I will just keep it for a while. I still think that the smaller Checkmates are big time fun for what thy cost to fix up:thumb:

[Adam L.]

Lots of work done today! Here is whats left:

New rub rail insert (on its way from checkmate)

New Dash board trim (on its way from checkmate)

Finish carpet installation

Install upholstry

Install the motor and controls

Drop it in the water!!!

[Adam L.]

New decals look great!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/chec2008.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/chec2010.jpg

[Adam L.]

Jack plate installed

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/chec2013.jpg

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[Adam L.]

put one of the seats in to see what it will look like. Sorry about the poor quality pictures. My camera is having issues.

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[Boston Predictor]

looks good are you going to tint the windshield?

[Adam L.]

Everything should be wrapped up next weekend. Boat will get splashed Memorial Day weekend!!!

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[Adam L.]

looks good are you going to tint the windshield?

Maybe, Not sure yet. There are some things that I would still like to do to the boat, but they may have to wait till next year. New gauges, new stereo, new wheel, and most importantly, new power!!!

[wickedrister]

Adam the new decal looks really nice. I like the way it stands out with the black background. That decal design looks best on our size boats. Tight fit but looks best. I like it much better than the OE checkmate decal. ps- if you need any tips on installing the rub rail let me know ok.

[Adam L.]

Adam the new decal looks really nice. I like the way it stands out with the black background. That decal design looks best on our size boats. Tight fit but looks best. I like it much better than the OE checkmate decal. ps- if you need any tips on installing the rub rail let me know ok.

thanks, from what I have heard the best way to get it on is to put it in a trash barrel with hot water so it gets soft, the put the bottom edge in first and use a knife to pop the top in. But, any tips are much appreciated.

[illMATTic]

lookin good man.

[wickedrister]

thanks, from what I have heard the best way to get it on is to put it in a trash barrel with hot water so it gets soft, the put the bottom edge in first and use a knife to pop the top in. But, any tips are much appreciated. Adam when you get the rubber it will be hard as heck and you will say "no way will this go in" I did my install outside on a hot day. The rubber got good and soft just by being in the sun shine. I painted dishwashing liquid on the track to help it slip in easy. You will want to have a helper to hold the rubber for you and keep some tension on it as you go. I put the top in first and used a dull old flat head screwdriver to slip the bottom up and over the bottom lip of the track. I used a rubber mallot to seat the rubber it in the track good and flush as I worked my way around the boat. I think it took about 30 min to install. You just have to push it in lil by lil and not try to rush. I think my boat came with a blue rubber rub rail? Man when I took it out it was hard as a rock and had changed colors over the years. The bottom 1/2 of it was blue and the top 1/2 of it was faded to a brownish color that was just nasty looking. The new rubber will give the boat a nice clean finished look. It will really top off all your hard work:thumb:

[Boston Predictor]

that is one heck of a good job. :eyecrazy:
:lol:

[illMATTic]

where are the water shots? dont tell me im going to beat you to the water. :surf:

[Adam L.]

Well there are a few problems:

1. I am still waiting for the rub rail insert I ordered from Checkmate a week and a half ago.

2. The water is so high at my lake I cant get the docks in.

3. The boat ramp is on the other side of this tunnel, and until the water goes down I am not fitting through it.:(
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[tazfinz]

Now that is a low bridge. But all joking aside your boat looks awsome. Congrats on a job well done. I cant wait to see some water shots:bigthumb:

[t town]

If you had a Glastron you could just jump that bridge like James Bond did...

[Adam L.]

ttown, don't be putting crazy ideas in my head. Hmmm, how hard would it be to construct a ramp????

Rub rail was shipped out yesterday from checkmate. Hope it gets here before the weekend

[Adam L.]

Predictor is now complete with the exception of the rub rail insert and dash board trim that still has not come in from Checkmate. Next weekend it will get splashed and hopefully the old 115 will hold out for 1 more season.

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[JW]

Looks fantastic!! :cheers

[175checkmate]

Outstanding job. Still can't believe how well the paint came out. My hat is off to you for a job well done.

[illMATTic]

looks killer. should be even nicer in the water.

[Adam L.]

THanks for the compliments. Here is a shot of the front.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/100_2202.jpg

[wickedrister]

Adam, It looks perfect. Good job buddy. Now it's time to enjoy it:banana:

[85Predictor]

Very Very Nice!
I am a bit biased towards red Predictors!
But, I like them all!
I'm working hard to get mine finished.
Want to hook up with you this Summer.

Again, nice looking boat!!
(Go Away Rain!!)

[supergenius74]

good job! -shane