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[snsg]

hi to all i just bought my first checkmate and found this site while trying to find out what year and model mate i actualy bought.
lol
it needs alot of work and some of the work i dont want to tackle my self so i am looking for a dealer that handles possible transome work it seems like it is in good shape now but i want to up hp next year i haven't had it on the water yet but hope to next week.
can anyone tell me where i might get some info on poss. repairs or even to help me find out what kind of mate i bought open bow walk tru winshield outboard it had a gas tank built into the boat the transome is not straight across it slopes down where the motor mounts i don't have any pics yet but would also like to know how to post pics so i can post pics as i overhaul.
i live in green bay wi. so if anyone knows of a dealer or shop that could possibly help me please let me know.
thanx in advance

[Adam L.]

welcome to the site and congrats on the new used checkmate. There are alot of guys here who will be able to help you out. Posting pictures is easy. Once we see some pics we will be able to identify the hull. Any idea on what year it is, or how long it is?
Again congrats, the fun begins for you now.

[snsg]

hi adam
it is about 16'
and by the serial # i am being told by other boat dealers in my area it is a 1977
do i have to send pics to upload for me or is there a place i can upload myself?
thanx for the welcome mat
lol

[Boston Predictor]

hi snsg, It sounds like you may have a Trimate. If you want to post pictures here you'll have to register at Photobucket.com (for free) and get the IMG code to post here. If you have trouble doing that than either myself or somebody else can post them for you. welcome and looking forward to see the photos.

[snsg]

thanx boston for the info i registered and will try it out tomm. when i take some pics.
thanks again

[175checkmate]

Welcome to the board. Sounds like you have a trimate. Pics will help us identify the hull. Again welcome. Let me know if you have trouble posting pics.

[snsg]

thank you 175ckmate my boat looks pretty much like the one in your avitar think someone painted it at one time it is all white with some graphics on the side.
i would really like to put it back to a factory metal flake blue.
but dont know where to go to have it done.

[cooperider]

http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/welcome.gif it sounds like an old Trimate to me. Since I am such a big fan of old Trimates, email the pics to me and I will get them up for you. My email is barrycooperider@yahoo.com

[snsg]

thanx coop i found out it is a 1977 tri mate II
i think it was repainted at one time ( white )
i think it is in good shape but it needs some tlc that is right up my alley.
i need to find someone to do the paint job or gel.
from what i have been reading it sounds like you know alot about this subject.
are you interested in it and how far are you from wi. border?
does anyone have any info on load ratings for a 77 trimate II my sticker is gone or painted over.

[check4booger]

i too just bought my first used checkmate but on the other hand i know what mine is its a 1984 enchanter its got a good deck and a strong transom as well the windshield is in perfect shape and overall the boat is in great shape i think whoever owned it previously didnt use it much and when the did it was in fresh water im going to be repowering the "boat"(havent picked a name yet) with a 96 or newer 200hp YAMAHA im also redoing most of the cosmetic stuff new carpet, cushions etc... i live in south fl and hope to meet some new people with the need for speed and the appreciation of a good looking and well built boat

[cooperider]

I am in Ohio, less than a mile from the Checkmate factory.

[snsg]

hi check nice to see another newbee here lol
hope you have as much fun with your new mate as i plan to.
i was born and raised in key west fl. i miss the ocean lakes are to calm for me. lol
coop would you be interested in doing a paint job?

[cooperider]

Sorry snsg, I wish I could fit it in, but I have like a years worth of work ahead of me right now.

[cooperider]

If it hadn't been painted, I'd consider haveing you bring it down to work on between project.

But stripping paint is nasty.

[snsg]

YEAH I KNOW THATS WHY I DONT WANT TO TOUCH IT MYSELF THANK YOU FOR WRITING BACK.
I THINK I MIGHT JUST ENJOY IT THIS YEAR AND REDO NEXT YEAR.

[cooperider]

Thats what I would do with it.

This fall I am gonna have a local joint vocational school do a boat for me, maybe I can get some kid interested in working for me.

[Adam L.]

Coop, I never thought of taking a boat to a vocational school to be painted. I went to a vocational school and the auto body shop painted cars all the time. I spend a few months in the auto body shop and painted an El Camino and a MG. Do you think they will be able to do a boat okay?

[snsg]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f128/snsg6869/4e857570.jpg

[cooperider]

You know what I like it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif

[cooperider]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Adam L.:
Coop, I never thought of taking a boat to a vocational school to be painted. I went to a vocational school and the auto body shop painted cars all the time. I spend a few months in the auto body shop and painted an El Camino and a MG. Do you think they will be able to do a boat okay? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>If the price was right on the boat, you don't have much to lose if they mess it up. Talk to the insructor, this year so you can try to get something set up for next year.

They might be ready for something different.

[snsg]

yeah i think i will like it too
we will see
lol

[Big Dave]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by check4booger:
i too just bought my first used checkmate but on the other hand i know what mine is its a 1984 enchanter its got a good deck and a strong transom as well the windshield is in perfect shape and overall the boat is in great shape i think whoever owned it previously didnt use it much and when the did it was in fresh water im going to be repowering the "boat"(havent picked a name yet) with a 96 or newer 200hp YAMAHA im also redoing most of the cosmetic stuff new carpet, cushions etc... i live in south fl and hope to meet some new people with the need for speed and the appreciation of a good looking and well built boat </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

contact Mike at the factory, you can buy a complete interior with wood and all or just covers if your wood is ok. We redid a Diplomat OB for half what it would have cost locally and everything fit just like new. Nothing like dealing with the people who built it!!!!

[snsg]

thanx big dave i think i am going to get all the parts from 175checkmate and have the factory recover it all for me.
i figured it would be cheaper than someone that dosen't deal with these boats every day.
besides i want to restore to like new condition.
thank you for your reply