Tri-mate 2 over haul.

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Gus27.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Gus28.jpg

[175checkmate]

Thanks Chris,
The 2 smaller seats are for the bow. I will remove the brackets and make mounts fo them. I also have the matching white vinal for the side pads.

[MrWick]

May we say by the color of the seats that the finished product may have some yellow in it?

[senator-holland]

i said it before the yellow is gus favourite.. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[bdusted440]

I think we are seeing a pattern here. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/devil.gif

[cooperider]

Thats just sanding dust from all that bondo. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[175checkmate]

Ok guys and gals. It time to let the cat out of the mate bag.
The color of the boat will be viper yellow. The trim line around the hull just under the rub rail will be black.
I have pop up cleats, hardware, cup holders and dash switch plate are black. The air inlet vents on the merc cover will be powder coated yellow. I have Yellow and red mercury racing decals that are for the cowel. The back of the cover will read 150 in yellow.

[cooperider]

Yellow is gonna look gooooood! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif

[supergenius74]

I think that will look great gus, I love yellow boats, I love boats that stand out from the rest.

[175checkmate]

I am also tossing the idea around about adding some 70's racing stripes that run from the bow to the stern, But instead of the normal 2 black lines I will have them done in black checkerboard.
What do you think?

[Diane]

I think it sounds like I want your boat, Gus! Those seats are excellent and yellow is about my favorite boat color. Can't wait to see it.

Diane

[175checkmate]

Its comming along, very slow but getting there. Just layed down another layer of glass on the pad. Now its time to make it flat and true.
I am so tired of feeling the itch. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Checkmark]

WOW!! I didn't catch this thread until now, but that is some project. Early Congrats on your dedication! Will be looking forward to your further updates and the testing phase. No matter what the initial results, I think you can work through any handling issues with seat time and proper setup. The question is: if it gets up on that pad, can you hang on at triple digits??

[175checkmate]

Checkmark, I don't know if she will run triple digits, but if I can get into the mid 70's I will be happy.
Thanks for the support.

[bdusted440]

Looking good gus.I'll risk a guess at the mid 80's.That custom pad has to be worth 10 mph ehh. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Eriktheviking]

Gus,I've always liked checkered flag graphics on anything. Would you paint them on or use vinyl? With vinyl,if you didn't like em you could just peel em off. GIT-R-DONE

[175checkmate]

If I go with the checkered stripes they will be in vinyl. It will depend on how the yellow layes out. If it looks like there is too much yellow then I will go with the checkers.
Mid 80's huh Brian. I would have to get another prop and go up about 3 pitch sizes or my lil merc would be spinning to the moon.

[Checkmark]

Isn't that a 15 footer? I've seen other Check 15's that have hit mid 60's with V4 power. Can't imagine what that will do with 60-80 more HP. I guess triple digits is a bit much; probably more like 80's when you figure 1.5mph per 10 hp. That pad is a big variable though!!

[175checkmate]

The boat is 16.5' with the engine on a hyd jackplate with no setback it ran 69mph. Now with the 5" of setback and the pad. Not to mention a transom that does not move around. Not sure how fast it will go.

[bdusted440]

Thats all part of the equation. prop it up and hold on. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[175checkmate]

Just have to see what RPM I am turning with the 25p. The motor will rev to 7500, but I don't want to turn it that hard.

[cooperider]

So where's the tread where we take bets, I mean guesses as to your top speed?

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Gus29.jpg

[ynnad]

Love the yellow, can hardly wait to see the photos when you get it all together!

[cooperider]

If we had about a dozen treads as good as this one I'd never get any work done. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Checkmark]

No kidding! I keep "checking" this thread out during work. Also one on Scream about the "worst outboards stories". Love this stuff.
I also love the yellow louvers and stacks!! NICE!

[cooperider]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Diane:
I think it sounds like I want your boat, Gus! Those seats are excellent and yellow is about my favorite boat color. Can't wait to see it.

Diane <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> We can make yours yellow. Not a problem. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif

[BOB'S 283]

hey gus . did you catch the action on s and f yesterday about a hydrostream bottom that delaminated at the pad down in great south bay (by vinny). its hard not to be concerned with you guys that are pushing the envelope so to speak .

[Chris]

That Hydro was also doing 90 Plus.

[175checkmate]

Yep I saw that. 94mph on an untouched hull that was 30 years old. I have seen the inside of a checkmate. They have about 3 times the fiberglass built into the hull.
But none the less when I go fast I have the kill switch hooked up and the lifejacket on.

[Pokey Too]

Give us the latest on the pad...more pics. I haven't been this interested in a thread since I found this site!

[Chris]

Welcome to the board Pokey. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[175checkmate]

I will be working on the pad tomarro, I will get some updated pictures.
Thanks for asking and welcome to the board.

[cooperider]

We want to see some more pictures. You got any paint on it yet? I have a picture of the pad on a Sportfire. It sould help you feel more secure with your new pad. I'll email it to ya so you can post it here for people to see that your pad ain't a bad idea.

[175checkmate]

The pad is progressing. I am down to the final prep work. Getting the sides and edges smooth. Should be ready for paint about the middle of Aug. The top of the pad is completed. Now just have to feather and make it all look good.

[bdusted440]

gus you gotto see this.He is as bad as us mentally that is.LOLcheckmate overhaul (http://www.havasubarney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2186)

[175checkmate]

I saw pictures of that boat when it was for sale in the barn. Cleaned up nice. I like the part about the balsa core looking goo when it is sealed. Leave it to checkmate to figure out how to seal a core and do it right.
Its only a 1/2 a project. Just a floor. I can do that in my sleep. Pull the top 1/2 and did into the transom. Thats when the fun starts.

[Big Dave]

Awesome what you have accomplished!!!
I just bought a '75 trimate II without an engine for $675.00.
the interior looks like new, but the transom sounds like it is loose from the wood and the floor is rotten under the gas tank. I think I am going to follow your example and seperate the hull and go straight across with the new transom.

[175checkmate]

Big Dave, A major lesson I learned on mine is seperate the top from the bottom and dig out all the wood from the inside. I cut the outter skin and I regretted later. Took me forever to get the body lines right again.
Mine was also thicker than it needed to be. I could have just gone with 2 ply's of 3/4".
Shoot me an email if you have questions. I have a ton of pictures of what I did to mine. Helping is no trouble.

[Big Dave]

Thanks for the tip.
I am going to take the top off, and take the boat to my brother. he restores wooden boats for a living. He came up from Houston today and looked at the boat and said the same thing you did.
Wish us luck!!!
Still have to find a 175 or 200?? and a jack plate. I am not sure what setback to run on this hull.

[175checkmate]

Thats great. Another tri-mate saved. If you are going to take the boat someplace to do the transom leave the hull and top together. This will prevent the hull from loosing its shape.
I am going to run a 6" setback plate to start. I also have a set of 2" spacers that I can add.
I would think 6" would be engough.
With a 200 and the prop shaft 4" below the my boat would run right at 70 with a 25p laser 2 prop. They are a blast to drive.

[bdusted440]

Hey gus I saw my first trimate i/o today at the launch it was a 78 and in perfect condition.
I didnt know they made a trimate in i/o but you cant miss the hull lines of a trimate eh guys.hehehe http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[cooperider]

Trimate 4 is an i/o.

[cooperider]

So, Gus hows the paintjob comeing? Time for an update. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[175checkmate]

Still sanding on the pad. Trying to get everything as smooth as I can before its time to paint.
I would not want to do this for a living.
I HATE BODYWORK.

[175checkmate]

Well, tha saga continues. Kind of took a well needed break from the boat, so now its time to get back to work.
Just got done laying what I hope to be the last layer of resin in the low spots on the pad. Still have a bit of sanding to do here and there, but the primer is in sight. After its primes I will really be able to tell how well I did and what still needs some work. Ah the joy of sanding.

[Chris]

Hey Guys,

Just be careful if you visit the site that is linked to. They allow some porn, so it's definitely not a "work friendly" surfing site. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[175checkmate]

Man Chris you had me wondering what the heck you where talking about.lol

[Big Dave]

I got the $100.00 inline 6 running last week and took the boat for a quick ride.
No tach yet (had to make a new wiring harness), spedo only shows about 35 mph w/an old beatup 19p alum prop

[175checkmate]

Thats great Dave, at least you got it wet.
How did you like the trimate???

[Big Dave]

It rode high and smooth, no spray over wakes.
I really liked it. when running wide open, the spray was coming out at the back corners of the boat.

[175checkmate]

Yep, its a nice dry boat.
Wnat to try something fun, put the boa tin forward, mash the gas and turn the wheel hard to the left. These boats will darn near turn around on a dime.

[Big Dave]

I will have to try that.

[175checkmate]

Well I due belive I am getting tired of sanding. The shinny spots are fresh resin that is filling in the low spots. Fill and sand is getting to be the story of my life.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/Pad6-19-04.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/pad11-14-04.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/pad11-14-04.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/pad11-14-043.jpg

[175checkmate]

Should be ready to shoot the primer in a month or so. Oh then I have to sand it down again. Fun fun.

[175checkmate]

Wow, that was fun.
I went back through this thread and installed 29 pictures that where showing as a red X.
Fills in alot of the blanks if you did not see them when they where 1st posted.
I was having flash backs.

[Pokey Too]

More pictures!!

[175checkmate]

Ordered the primer on friday, spent some time working on the front windshield. Go the right one done. Should make a world of differance in the looks department. The factory one was just a bit to tall.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/windshield6-25-052.jpg

[175checkmate]

The windshields are all cut down and put back together. Now to paint the frames black. Crawled under the boat (remember its up-side-down) and fitted the window. Looks a ton better.
Even managed to save some of the G-man decal.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/windshield6-27-05.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/windshield6-27-052.jpg

[brian s]

wow so how long till shes done?

[175checkmate]

In the final stages of pant prep now. Primer will be here on the 2nd. Hope to shoot primer on the bottom soon after that. After the paint is on and dry it will be time to build the seat boxes and start getting the boat rigged.

[brian s]

please keep me posted i love to see a good project finished. ......thanks ...... brian

[cooperider]

Originally posted by 175checkmate:
In the final stages of pant prep now. Primer will be here on the 2nd. Hope to shoot primer on the bottom soon after that. After the paint is on and dry it will be time to build the seat boxes and start getting the boat rigged.
Which 2nd was that primer supposed to be there. July 2nd, August 2nd, or Sept 2nd? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[175checkmate]

OH you funny guy coop. The primer and paint are here. Trying to get the timing right for the painter. He was waiting on a new paint gun. Looks like the end of sept. I did pop open a can of the yellow. All I can say is sunglasses are required. VERY BRITE.

[Chris]

Gus.

It seems Coop has a new avatar I see there.

Perhaps you should ask him what it's all about? Inquiring minds want to know! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[JW]

That's an old predictor he picked up. Coops garage is now FULL! http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif He's looking at the stuff on the boat, and guess who might end up with the hull......... http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/sssh.gif

[Chris]

AHHHH!

I knew he was up to something!

I'd put a supporter's ribbon that pic, but he changes them so often I gave up! http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

[cooperider]

Well, is it primer time yet? http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif

[bdusted440]

That thing ready for the water yet?Or do I have to come take you for a ride to get the ambition going.LOL

[175checkmate]

Everything is ready for primer then paint. Just waiting for the buddy to come up and spray it.

[DaveJ.]

Great pictures,I am in the process of pulling the back off my 73Mx15 and those pictures are a big help. I have never played with glass before and any ideas or advice is a big help. Would you do it all again?

[175checkmate]

DaveJ. glad the pictures where helpful. Yea I would do it again, not real soon, but I would.
If at all possable try to leave the back (stern) transom skin on and work from the inside. On eof the biggest problems I had was putting the back skin on. It would be easy to split the hull and work from the inside. Let me know if i can help.

[bdusted440]

My friend just split the hull and replaced the transome from the inside it went real easy and fast.

[175checkmate]

Well after spending another afternoon sanding I would like to say its getting close. One side done with a few places to fix. The other side to go. Blueprinting the hull is a major pain. Getting everything strieght is the hard part. I guess its better to spend the time on it now then be very unhappy with it if it was not as right as I could make it.

[Boston Predictor]

pics?

[175checkmate]

I can get some tonight. I know its been awhile.

[Boston Predictor]

is it possible to blueprint the hull without flipping the hull? i mean like jacking it up off the trailer?

[175checkmate]

Boston, you could do that. Touching up the paint or jell would be fun.

[175checkmate]

Boat is sanded with 320. I found about 15 spots I have to touch up yet. Oh the joy of body work.
Still have a bit of work to do on the pad. The transistion on the sides where it blends back into the hull is not right in some spots.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/boat11-7-054.jpg
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Have to fill the engine mounting holes and drill new ones for the new jack plate. I have to pick up some 1/2 dowel's
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/boat11-7-052.jpg


Still have to drill the holes for the trailer eye. Going to do that tonight.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/boat11-7-053.jpg

[Chris]

Amazing job Gus!

Bill should hire you! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[Boston Predictor]

looks good so far but will that pad make it faster or slower?
I cant wait to see this baby in action...what are you estimating top speed at, 80+?
it should really move with a 200

[Adam L.]

Looking good. I cant wait to see the paint start flying!

[bdusted440]

I cant wait to see the speed numbers on that baby. coop will have to incorparate that into his. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[175checkmate]

Boston, in theory the pad should be worth about 8 mph. We shall see when the testing starts. I am shooting for the 80 mark.

[Boston Predictor]

damn, thats a huge gain! I hope all goes well

[175checkmate]

I have said before. Its going to do one of two things, go fast and handle. Or go real slow and look great doing it. LOL. I am hoping for the first one.

[bdusted440]

That will be a real accomplishment at you're altatude. My fingers are crossed for ya buddy. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[175checkmate]

It should be real fun trying to tune the motor to run at 4000ft. I am hoping that the rest of the mods that where done allow me to have about the same RPM.

[JW]

4000' you're going to need to re-jet. Less air so it'll run too rich, you need to lean it up to make up for the lack of air........................

[175checkmate]

I am thinking I will have to go down 1 jet size. I will have to bring the jets that are in there now to mich with me next summer. Would be way to lean at sea level. Great more parts to carry in the boat.

[JW]

Wonder if you could put a Laser EFI on that motor and never have to worry about it..................

[175checkmate]

I AM DONE SANDING ON THIS BOAT. Well at least untill the primer fly's. If I can catch a day above freezing I can wheel the boat outside to wash all the dust off. Kick the car out of the garage, put the boat in the middle and plastic off a spray booth. Then its primer time. YEA BABY. Then, well sand somemore. I remember why I decided to turn wrenches instead of doing body work. Does it ever end. Stay tuned.

[Boston Predictor]

Will your boat be ready this summer?

[175checkmate]

I sure hope so. Going to be taking the rig up to Mich. for the summer vacation. If its not done I think the family will hang me.

[merc245]

When and Where will you be vacationing in michigan.

[175checkmate]

I will be headed to Grand Haven last week of July thru the 1st week of Aug. As the summer gets closer I will put the word out. It has the making of a get to gether. Just have to figure out when and where.

[merc245]

I'll be on my vacation at that time.Back up to Topermory, Canada out on the tip of Bruce pennesuila were lake huron and goergian bay meet.

[bdusted440]

Hmm I'll be in grand rapids the last weak of july.With the mate.

[175checkmate]

BD, I can see the makings of a get together.

[illMATTic]

i my be in on a day of this. thats if you'll have me. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[JW]

My house again Gus??

[175checkmate]

JW, if your up for it. It would be a great place.

[cooperider]

Gus you are almost there. I hope you can have it ready for your trip. http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif

[175checkmate]

Well the garage is all seperated and hosed down, boat is washed, de greased and de-waxed. It is now in the center of the garage. The heat is on so everything can sabilize temp wise. Sat. I will tape off the trailer and shoot 2 coats of primer. Should be interesting. It will hopefully show all the spots I still need to smooth out. I will post pics when the primer is on.

[175checkmate]

Let the tapping beging.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-14-06Tappingoff.jpg

[175checkmate]

We have primer. There are only about 9 spots I have to fix. This is 1 light coat. Then a second normal coat. I will shoot another coat later today. Then It will be back to sanding. Oh Joy.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-14-06primer7.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-14-06primer5.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-14-06primer6.jpg

[175checkmate]

A few more.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-14-06primer4.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-14-06primer3.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-14-06primer2.jpg

[JW]

Looks fantastic Gus! You're getting with the program now!!

[175checkmate]

Thanks, It means alot to me. Never thought this day would get here.

[Boston Predictor]

Great job on the overhaul. Its all gonna be worth it when you have the best Tri-mate around! not for nothing it'll last forever too.
will it be painted a solid yellow or do you have a color scheme planned out? This sure is gonna be a beauty http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif

[175checkmate]

Boats going to be yellow. The body line About 8" by the rubrail is going to be black. All the deckharware, (gas fill, vents, over flow and pop up cleats) are black. Gages are black. Interior is white with yellow inserts, carpet is light grey.

[Boston Predictor]

Nice. ARe you going to keep the stock windshield???

[175checkmate]

The stock windshield will be going back on. But like the boat its not stock any more. Here is a pic. The one on the left is factory, the one on the right is about 6" shorter. Made a world of difference in the way it looks.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/windshield6-25-05.jpg

[175checkmate]

The only part that is going to be a pain is filling the motor mounting holes. Have to re-drill the holes for the new style bolt patteren on the hyd jack plate.

[Boston Predictor]

The shorter windshield is going to definitely make a world of a diffrence in my opinion. much sportier. I was never a fan of the big windshields. http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/sick.gif
Reminds me of the old glastron bow riders...yuck! http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/sick.gif
Did you replace the glass or just cut it?
I am thinking about chopping the predictors WS about an inch or so...

[175checkmate]

The windshield was plexi glass. I just taped it off and cut it. Worked out real nice.

[Mark]

For the record, you cannot cut down a glass one, they are tempered and will shatter into a 1000 pieces.

[Boston Predictor]

Thanks Mark, Thats what I thought. I asked about this before and the guy said the same thing. I was going to use plexy for the predictor anyways because its cheap, light and so easy to work with.
Gus, how did you get the curve in the plexy glass?
did you use a heat gun or something?

[175checkmate]

I got lucky on the curve. When I took the measurements for the cut one of the factors in how much I took off was the curve. There was enough room in the bottom window fram to make up for the difference. It was very minor and I did not have to reshape anything.

[175checkmate]

Ya just have to love polyester spot filler. Goes on nice, comes off nice. What I though was about 12 spots turned into a bit more. Nothing major just real little stuff. The average human man have never seen it when the paint is on, but I would. Sand sand sand, oh I love it. Also on a side note. Epoxy primer is the cats butt. I can't believe how easy it sands. Does not clog up the paper and smooth down real nice. Getting better every day.

[wickedrister]

The Trimate is Looking really good Gus. Keep up all the hard work. It's going to be even badder than the first time you rebuilt it. Test fitting the wind shield while upside down to see how it looked http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif Like to have seen that. Only a checkmate owner will go that far for the custom cool!

[175checkmate]

Well, the minor bad spots are fixed. Transom motor mounting holes are filled, boat is sanded. Next will be to wash it off again. Spray to more coats of primer. Sand one final time, wash again. Then its color time. Looking to spray the black this friday.

[Boston Predictor]

cool. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
you must be thrilled

[cooperider]

The hard part is over, it wont be that long til its done now.

[175checkmate]

Boat washed, merc cover sanded and washed. Evertrhing is ready for another coat of primer. I am hoping the weather is desent this week end. I WANT COLOR.

[175checkmate]

Well I got a wild hair and taped the boat off and shot 2 coats of primer on the engine cover and 2 more coats on the boat. There still looks to be a few spots on the bottom but in the wise words of my better half " why are you doing all that? its the bottom and who is going to see it" Very wise words indeed.

[JW]

Is it just my computer, or are you not posting pix??????

[cooperider]

Originally posted by 175checkmate:
Well I got a wild hair and taped the boat off and shot 2 coats of primer on the engine cover and 2 more coats on the boat. There still looks to be a few spots on the bottom but in the wise words of my better half " why are you doing all that? its the bottom and who is going to see it" Very wise words indeed.
We will see it.

[175checkmate]

Did not take any pictures of the 2nd coat. I may have to go do that. I agree coop. "we will see it" but it will all depend on how close I get the camera,lololol

[175checkmate]

Ok, ya talked me into it. Here are the pictures of the 2nd round of primer. Also got 2 coats on the cowl.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-18-062ndcoat4.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-18-062ndcoat3.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-18-062ndcoat2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-18-062ndcoat.jpg

[175checkmate]

Here is the cowl. 2 coats of primer on this one should be all I need.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-18-06cowlinprimer.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/01-18-06cowlinprimer2.jpg

[JW]

Looks like a brand new boat already!!

[175checkmate]

Jim, I think the "JW" mod came out well

[JW]

Bringing the middle lifting strake all the way back to the transom will be the BEST mod you did! Looks great.

The pad might have to be shaved down if it's too hard to balance on being that high, but you've got some solid depth to work with right?

[Chris]

Awesome job Gus.

What are you using to spray?

[175checkmate]

The gun I am using is a husky HVLP gun, works great. Had to thin the epoxy primer down a bit to get it to lay right. Those hvlp guns are great. Almost no over spray.
JW, When I built the pad I ground down the point of the "V" untill it was flat. The wood sitting on top is 3/4 ply. I then layed about a 1/4 of biaxle on top of that. The sides make it look high as its boxed in to make it stronger. I am thinking that the tricky part is going to be in the weight distribution. I think wiht a bunch of testing I should be able to drive it. If not, well I will look dam cool going 40.

[Adam L.]

looking good. It gets me excited to start shooting the primer on the predictor.

[Boston Predictor]

WOW looks great. you could almost just leave it as is!
I don't mean to be critical or anything but the pad looks bigger on the left side. I could be wrong but that's how it looks in some of the photos.
I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE YELLOW http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif

[175checkmate]

Good eye Boston. It is about 1/4" off center. Found this out after it was all glassed in. I may have to set the boat up to compinsate for it. Will not know if its a factor untill I get it wet.

[bdusted440]

Originally posted by 175checkmate:
Good eye Boston. It is about 1/4" off center. Found this out after it was all glassed in. I may have to set the boat up to compinsate for it. Will not know if its a factor untill I get it wet.
Aww just get the grinder out gus. A little time and resin and it will look fine.LOL http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/brickwall.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/beer1.gif

[175checkmate]

Just a bit of grinding. Ah you funny guy.lolololol

[175checkmate]

Well the 1st 2 coats of black are on. Only have one run in the paint. Glad its single stage. It will come out when its color sanded. Sure is black. The cowl got 2 coats as well. Waiting an hour and going to lay the next 2 coats. Then after the fog clears I will get some pictures posted. Stay tuned the sag continues.....

[175checkmate]

The last coat of black is now on. I am sitting her radiating paint fumes. Nice smell in the afternoon.
Going to pull the tape about 7:30. Pictures posted at 8pm.
Shooting the yellow should be fun, going to do that tommarro.

[175checkmate]

AAARRRRRRRRR, there be paint on the trimate. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-20-06cowlpainted2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-20-06cowlpainted.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-20-06black4.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-20-06black3.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-20-06black2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-20-06black.jpg

[cooperider]

Gus, that looks cool the color it is now. I can't wait to see the yellow.

[Boston Predictor]

sweet http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[175checkmate]

Just came in from sprayin gthe 1st 2 coats of yellow. WOW, sure is yellow. Spent the morning tape off the black. That was almost as much fun as tapeing it off the 1st time. Going back out to spray the next 2 coats. AHHHH the smell of paint fumes in the morning.

[175checkmate]

Other than some color sanding I would say the bottom is done. Sure is yellow.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-21-06Bottomyellow6.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-21-06Bottomyellow5.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-21-06Bottomyellow4.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-21-06Bottomyellow3.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-21-06Bottomyellow2.jpg
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http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-21-06Bottomyellow.jpg

[JW]

YOWZA!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[175checkmate]

You can say that again.

[cooperider]

YOWZA!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

Wow. Sure looks like a labour (yes I'm Canadian) of Love Gus!

Looks great! I'm partial to yellow myself! Keep up the work and keep posting images http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

You'll be flyin in no time

-Z

[Chris]

Looks great Gus.

Boat of the month looks to be on the horizon once again I would say. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[175checkmate]

Its a long way from being done. Need to flip it then start laying glass again.

[Adam L.]

Looks awesome Gus. Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming. I love the yellow.

[Boston Predictor]

That is SHARP!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Boston Predictor]

So When will you put in the new interior?

[checki]

I love the color,looks sweet Gus

w.f.g. Hubert from Germany

[175checkmate]

The new interior will go in last. I still havt yo build the seat mounts and a mount for the adj hot foot plate. AHHHH for fiberglass work.

[Boston Predictor]

I cant wait to see it finished. It almost feels like Im a kid again waiting for X-mass. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[175checkmate]

Well today I desided to see about putting the mercury decals on the cowl. I have a few different styles. The 1st one I put on said mercury racing, mercury in white and racing in yellow. This was A decal that has the clear backing, like it would go great on glass. Well looked ok on the cowl, but you could see the clear backing. Looked like crap in bright light. So I peeled it off. I decided to go with the simple yet carry a big stick concept. The ones that are on are factory merc decals. Very simple and with the yellow louvers held up it really sets it off. I may go with a red pin stripe but have not desided yet.



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/MVC-107S.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/0-24-06cowldecal.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

I think it would look nice with some flames

[175checkmate]

True, except I can't paint them.LOLOLOLOL

[Boston Predictor]

I think the yellow louvers will be a nice touch.
You could always go with the red/orange/yellow pinstripes like mine http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[wickedrister]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif Love the Merc racing logo Gus http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif I'm with Boston when the louvers are installed it is going to look wild. "Boat of the month for sure, the question is what month http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[175checkmate]

AH, the $64,000 question. What month?
I wish I knew but I do have some time. The weather doesn't warm up around here untill at least the end of April.
Going to flip the monster right side up and get it back on the trailer this weekend. Should be fun.

[F150GT]

You can go with some vinyl flames, I have a pic of one I did back in my pics thread somewere.
F150GT

[175checkmate]

I was looking for a decal that would set it all off. Looking for maybe a yellow checkerboard that I could run across the bottom of the cowl. Something simple.

[F150GT]

When I need vinyl lettering or graphics I GO TO A local sign shop that does vinyl work, if you give them a sketch of what your looking for and dimensions they can whip up anything you want. if there simple thay usually dont cost much. On the flames on the side of the cowl I did,They had several styles of flames in there computer, I just picked the color and he stretched them to look right in my space and I had them in five minutes for about $20.00
F150GT

[supergenius74]

where can one obtain mercury decals? I need to re-paint my cowling on my 2.4 BP but would really like to retain the original merc stickers that say "2.4 BP EFI" in those cool merc colors. any thoughts?

[175checkmate]

You can still buy some of the decals from merc. But stand by for sticker shock. They are very proud of them. As for a decal shop. Ahhh I am in the middle of nowhere. Now of any place online that carries some checkerboard decals that I can ge tin yellow?

[F150GT]

I dont know of anything on line but you may be able to work over the phone. Heres the number for my favorite, he does awsome work and you can put them on yourself with no problem.

EWING Lettering & Graphics (585)924-8370

You can mention my name Andy May

[175checkmate]

Thanks for the information Andy, I am going to have a look around the web to see what I can find.

[Adam L.]

doesnt WILDMAN make custom decals for like $60?

[Chris]

The guys that make the alien cowls must have something too I would think.

[175checkmate]

Had a nice little flipping party last night. We even managed to not scratch the paint. I did have to readjust the bunks and center roller. Had to compensate for the pad.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-28-06Backontrailer2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-28-06Backontrailer.jpg

[Chris]

What a difference Gus!

You've done an amazing job. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[175checkmate]

Now its time to start sanding the top and building seat mounts. Got the new hot foot slide mount in the mail today. Have to build a mount for that. Mocked up the new and improved shorter windshield. Very nice. Still have to make some adjustments but nothing major.

[F150GT]

LOOKING SWEET
Now that kicks in the spring fever.

[illMATTic]

spring fever indeed

[Boston Predictor]

What a sweet boat you have now. cool trailer too http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[TRsCheckmate]

Awesome job! I hope I can make my TRV-17 look that good.

[175checkmate]

Thanks guys, I think the trailer will be restored next winter. A little matching yellow and black.

[Adam L.]

Lookin sweet Gus.
How did you flip it? I am dreading flipping mine back over after I paint it.

[175checkmate]

AH the dreaded flip. Really no trouble at all. Get a hold of about 15 old tires and some carpet pad. I rested the boat upside down on the old tires. Made a line of old tires and covered them with the carpet pad. I made another line of tires where the center of the hull will rest on the floor. Take the first line of tires and tuck them under the edge of the hull. Buy 2 cases of your favorite beer. Call in the favors of at least 6 friends. Pick up on one side with a guy staged on the other side so the boat will not tip all the way over. Once the boat is vertical switch sides. Lower the boat down on the tires you placed in the center. I then lined up the trailer and used the wench to crank the boat on the trailer. Then sit back, drink beer and tell boating lies.

[175checkmate]

Starting building the seat boxes. Got the drivers side mocked up and decided to see if the seats I bought a year ago would fit. Also just had to see how the windshield look when I was not standing on my head.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-29-06interiormockup3.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-29-06interiormockup2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/1-29-06interiormockup.jpg

[bdusted440]

oOMG I think it's the big one. Its on the trailer with color. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/bounce.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/bounce.gif
Just ribbing ya buddie glad to see the progress.It looks great I cant wait for a ride this summer. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[175checkmate]

Well had some fun today. Mounted the new hyd jack plate to the merc. That was a good time. The plate is made for the newer style motor mount configuration. The mid I have is old school 1978. After some minor adjustments with a carbide all is well.
Then I figured I would drill the new holes in the transom for the new plate. I had already filled and sealed the holes from the first plate, that one had the old style pattern.
Made a template of the mounting holes. Measure more times than I care to admit. Centered with the back of the boat. Centered with the pad. Correct height, level and looking good. Drilled the 1/2 holes and stepped back to look at the handy work. All would be right in the world of checkmate if I was going to mount the hyd jack upside down. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH sh@#@#@t. Its a good thing I can fill holes. Turned the template around and repeated the measuring process. Drilled 4 more holes and filled 4 more holes. I remember someone telling me this would be a relaxing project. Take my mind of work,,,yea right. Oh the joy I am having.
http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

[Chris]

It looks relaxing to me Gus. http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

The new low-profile screen looks great.

Good job! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[cooperider]

I think you should smooth up the deck, it would look cool. Something like this:

http://www.realityboatco.com/pictures/trimategus2.jpg

[175checkmate]

I hear ya coop. I went the other way. Handrail is gone and all the holes filled, running lights both front and rear gone, holes filled.
Front center cleat, yep you gussed it, gone holes filled. I am installing black pop up cleats on the front and rear.
Paint the gills black, winshield is chopped and will be painted black also.

[cooperider]

Ok, when I learn how to change the colors I'll do one in yellow. But for now here's another.

http://www.realityboatco.com/pictures/trimategus3.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

much better

[175checkmate]

Oh yea, thats what I am talking about. Very nice.

[cooperider]

I can't wait until I learn how to add stuff to a picture.

[Boston Predictor]

are you using photoshop cs?

[wickedrister]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif Man what a lot of work! It's looking really sweet Gus. With the new colors have you thaught about a new name?

[cooperider]

Originally posted by Boston Predictor:
are you using photoshop cs?

Yep. Photoshop.

[Boston Predictor]

check out this photoshop book. (http://www.adobepress.com/title/0321321847) It's great for beginers. I knew nothing about photoshop at first but after studying a little of this book i now can do some amazing things http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[cooperider]

Ok, now I usderstand the "cs" part of your question. No, don't have that one. Just Photoshop 7.

Thanks for the link.

[Boston Predictor]

Thats what I used to have. Basicaly the same as cs. the book still covers the same material. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[cooperider]

I'll check it out, thanks.

[175checkmate]

Originally posted by wickedrister:
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif Man what a lot of work! It's looking really sweet Gus. With the new colors have you thaught about a new name?

New name for the boat or my screen name?
The boat is named "checkedout"
I have the smae screen name since about 2002 when I got the boat. May have to stick with it.

[cooperider]

Stay with the name.

[175checkmate]

Spent the day cutting plywood and laying glass. I have both seat boxes locked down and the fist layer of glass. The rear seat mount is glued down and still needs to be glassed. Oh the fun.

[175checkmate]

Just spent a few hours going back over this thread and installing the pictures. I had them hosted at a free host site that must have gone belly up as they are no longer around and all the links where lost. Talk about major flash backs.

[175checkmate]

Decided today that I needed a break from sanding and glassing. Got the rear seat locked down and set in the right position. Figured it was time to make the side panels.
The rear portion of the panel will have a padded arm rest complete with cup holder. I am hopping this will give the illusion of a much wider seat as well as giving a place to set the old arm. Or as the wife calles it. A place to rest you head when trying to get a tan.
The front comes down that far because on the drivers side I am mounting the shifter a bit lower. The whole panel with be padded and covered in arctic white vinyl with the black piping.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/2-25-06interiorsidepannels2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/2-25-06interiorsidepannels.jpg

[Reed]

I like the idea of puting the side walls in I did that in my G-W Invader I had. I used Luon plywood it's 1/4 in thick at the most, got the idea from the van-conversion company I worked for it has poly-fibers in the center very flexible, it looks GREAT ( Custom is the way ) http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Adam L.]

Any updates? Summer is coming fast!

[175checkmate]

Not to much. The seat base's are glassed down. The rear seat mount is glassed in and the side panels are cut and need to be sealed. Still have some sanding to do on the top and come up with the bow seat mounts. The digital camera died so I am waiting on the replacement.

[175checkmate]

Another layer of glass stuck down on the drivers and passenger seat box's. Call them done. Glassed in the rear seat mount. Spent the rest of the morning sanding on the deck. The rest of the time was spent trying to come up with a way to mount the front bow seats. Going to be fun. I think I have it figured out. Going to try and pull the out of the garage tomorrow and was the sucker off. I have about 4 spots to fix, then it will be time for the first coat of primer as I need to lay down a guide so I can find the rest of the junk that needs filled and sanded.

[175checkmate]

GOt rained out on wasing the boat off. Layed down the last layer of glass on the drivers and passenger seat bases. Don't think they wil ever move. Worked on a mounting system for the bow seats. Boxes are made. I will start the process of glassing them in tomarro. And the good news. Have a digital camera again.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/Seatbases6-11-064.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/Seatbases6-11-063.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/Seatbases6-11-06.jpg

[Reed]

Guss your pics look great, I hope you don't mind me useing some of your idea's when I re-do my 1979, but before that I'm gonna work on the trimate I got from Coop and make my own wild child lol hope you like the concept when I'm done thought of callin it the " Tri-mate Intimadator " it will be 19ft with a 260hp 2.5 on her closed bow with a one of a kind look. I would love to see your boat in person someday you do great work . Reed

[checkmaterookie]

I sat here for quite a while reading through this process and want to thank you for all the pics you've included. I need to do a transom repair on my '81 enchanter that seems to simalar to yours.

[175checkmate]

Your welcome out any time Reed.

Checkmaterookie. When you have questions just ask. There are a few on the board that can help.

[Reed]

Guss I haven't heard from Coop in a while I've sent a couple e-mails, I was gonna go over and work with him on a boat, but haven't heard from him as to when ??

[175checkmate]

Spent yesterday laying down 3 coats of primer. Now its back to sanding and filling.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/Deckprimer6-24-065.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/Deckprimer6-24-063.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/Deckprimer6-24-062.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/Deckprimer6-24-06.jpg

[175checkmate]

Make shift painter. Ahh the fun of bodywork.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/BigPainter6-24-06.jpg

[175checkmate]

Spent another day with DA Boat. We are bonding now. Shot the final 2 coats of primer on the deck and window frames. Then shot the black. Maybe tomorrow night I can lay down some yellow.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/6-30-06windshieldframeblack.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/6-30-06Topblack4.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/6-30-06Topblack3.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/6-30-06Topblack2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/6-30-06Topblack.jpg

[cooperider]

You just might have that done it time for the trip to Michigan. :thumb:

[175checkmate]

:yell: BIG DELAY. Allow me a few moments to vent here for a sec.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHH
%#*^%^#%^&^#(%^@)*&%^@%!)^%*^#%*&^&#@$^%#&$):brickwall:
:brickwall: :pissed: :brickwall: :pissed: :brickwall: :pissed: :brickwall:

A bit better.

Layed primer yesterday. No problem.
Layed black down yesterday on the deck and window frames, Again no problem.

Spent 4 hours tapping off the black.

Layed down the fist coat of yellow just a few minutes ago and its welcome to my nightmare staring MR. Fish eye.
Still not sure what happened. Its like a cruel joke. Did some one sneak into the shop and spray WD-40 all over everything????

So now the plan is to let it cure for a week then sand it all off and start over.

We now return you to your regular schedule form.

[175checkmate]

Well after taking some time to ponder the meaning of life I has come up with the following.
The yellow must have been contaminated. This was the stuff left over from the gal. I did the bottom with. I think if there was something on the hull then the primer and the black would have done the same thing. When I get all the prep work done again and will open a NEW gal of paint and try it again.

[Chucker]

Sorry to hear about the troubles with your paint! I bet you are right about the contaminated paint though! Like you said, there were no problems with the primer or the black! That is going to be one beautiful boat when you get it done! Good luck!

[F150GT]

Were you useing fish-eye preventer in the Yellow? and is it compatable with the paint, I had a simaler problem with a new paint I was useing, it wasnt compatable with my fish-eye preventer, WHAT A MESS. Also if it's hot and humid your compresser will make LOTS of water and it can get thru the filter/water seperator and cause simaler problems.
F150GT

[175checkmate]

Thanks F150.
I thought about that. The paint does not call for fish eye remover so I did not add any. It may have been water, not sure. I am running 2 water separators and a in line dryer. Still pondering this one. When I get it all sanded off I am going to open a NEW 1 gal can of yellow and catalyst. Time will tell.

[Chris]

That sucks Gus. :(

[tazfinz]

If that happened to me I would probably be fiximg the hole in the fiberglass from where I put something through it like my head. I know how bad it sucks to have a set back

[175checkmate]

It seems with this project "setbacks" are a given. The question seems to be how far and how big is the set back.

[wickedrister]

I know you will get it corrected and you won't let that get you off track for long. Keep your chin up man, keep up the hard work:thumb:

[Reed]

Gus when you want to put the next coat on go to the paint store and get the Fish eye remover called Smoothy it makes a great gloss, were the paints the same??? I have run into a problem if the paints are by diff companies

[Reed]

Guss I'm going to send pics of mine tonite late it's done finially now for the test run ( I told Supergenius -Shane that she gps'd at 88 ) boy ha made him get quiet, hope I'm not far off. I had to re-wire the whole boat ( I hate wireing I'd rather do the glass-fabrications )

[175checkmate]

Spent Monday night sanding off the yellow and the black. Got about 1/2 the boat done. Have to get the other half sanded off. That won't be until at least Monday. To dam hot here right now.
Reed, all the paint stuff is from the same company. I still think it was contamination in the paint can. I should have opened a new can.

[Reed]

Spent Monday night sanding off the yellow and the black. Got about 1/2 the boat done. Have to get the other half sanded off. That won't be until at least Monday. To dam hot here right now.
Reed, all the paint stuff is from the same company. I still think it was contamination in the paint can. I should have opened a new can.
Ok just thought I'd ask , if you put that additive in when you shoot the next time it will prevent any fish-eyes from starting even if there is some unseen oil or silicone that you can't see. just tryin to help. I had a set back fired the motor up today and it's ( real throttle responsive ) but the water wasn't circulating when I put the lower unit on some how the rubber gromit in the empeller houseing ripped and half way blocked the water tube off, so I shut it down and pulled it off and found the ripped groment, I was *#%*@ mad at myself for being empatient when I put it together and not put a new water tube in, it had a small bur on it I didn't see. Can you test the tempeture sender in the heads?? I have a new gauge and new wireing and it's not reading???? I'm proud of the engine build it is responcive and shakes the whole boat on the trailer when rapped up to a quick 6,000 rpm

[175checkmate]

The sanding continues. Just about have all the yellow off. We are back down to primer. I will have to shoot primer again. Ah the joy.
The bad part is I may get it back together to do some testing before winter, but I may have no water to run in.

[cooperider]

:brickwall:

[175checkmate]

Well the yello is gone, going to pull the boat out and wash it off. The funny part is there is a pile of dust all the way round the boat and about a 1/4 deep inside. Have I told you guys how much I love body work. NOT.....lol

[Chris]

Onward and upward Gus. :thumb:

[wickedrister]

You can't keep a good man down!

[175checkmate]

Thanks for the support guys. Well the boat is washed. Was planning on tapping and covering everything with plastic today but with a temp of 101 the garage is WAY to hot. I have to take the 2 gal. cans of part A and part B primer down and have it shaken. Not going to take a chance this time. New cans of primer and yellow. Going to add some fish-eye-remover just to be safe.

[Adam L.]

Do you have a water seperator on your compressor or in your air lines? When Iwas painiting the predictor I would shut the compressor off and drain it every day so that water would not build up in. In a few hours I would get an oz. or 2 of water out of the comressor. Probably a bit overkillbut Ididnt want to take any chances.

[175checkmate]

Adam, I am running duel separators on the comp. and a in-line at the gun. When I am getting ready to paint I open both drains on the separators just a bit. Very little airflow but enough to let the water out if there is any. The compressor is behind a wall of plastic. Going to try and add fish eye remover this time. The primer will be from new un-opened cans, the same goes for the yellow. So glad I bought to much paint and primer. Its going to come in handy. If the weather holds I will be shooting primer tomorrow.:D

[175checkmate]

3 good coats of primer down and I am sitting here stinking up the house with the smell of fresh paint. Oh yea.

Give it a few days to cure and then its back to sanding. Then a wash,rub down and then spray the black. Wait a few days and then tape it off and shoot the yellow. Hopefully for the last time.

[175checkmate]

Well after many days of sanding again the job continues. Did the final sanding and wash yesterday. Spent the morning laying plastic in the garage and taping off the boat. ( I should have bought stock in tape and plastic sheet). Mixed up a batch of gloss black and layed down the first coat. So far so good. I added fish eye remover this time. I don't want to have to do this again. Only 4 more coats to go. Then wait a week and tape off the black and shoot the yellow. I will get some pictures of the black later today.

[Chris]

Good luck Gus! :)

[175checkmate]

5 coats of black layed down. Now to wait a week for the paint to cure and then tape it off. Then the yellow gets a turn (again). Can't wait for fun stuff like RIGGING.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/9-16-06black2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/9-16-06black23.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/9-16-06black4.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/9-16-06black3.jpg

[Chris]

Lookin' good Gus. :thumb:

[cooperider]

Haven't we been here before?

[175checkmate]

Haven't we been here before?

Yep, its like a bad dream. Good thing I bought extra. LOLOLOL

[wickedrister]

The second time is a charm! Looking good Gus!