trimate rebuild

[jvinet1220]

hey guys, i'm a new comer to the site and I am tring to rebuild my '79 trimate II. I have all the carpet and seats out so far. There are about 3 spots in the floor that need to be repaired. The problem I am have is the bucket seats. I was going to buy new ones, but can't find ones that bolt to the orignal mounts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Dustin

[Kip Combs]

Contact Mike Combs factory direct @ 419-562-3881 ...you can order buckets straight from the factory!

[175checkmate]

Welcome to the board. Glad to see another trimate being saved as I am rebuilding mine now.
I you have questions a may be able to help.
I would love to see some pictures of the boat also.
checkedout@charter.net

[cooperider]

Fantastic another Trimate gets to live on. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/welcome.gif

[DONCONVINCER]

Welcome jvinet1220 http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/welcome.gif

Glad to see someone else is bringing an old MATE back to life. There are a lot of threads with many helpfull hints on doing some great restorations. Floor replacements are a very popular subject. Good luck in your quest...

[jvinet1220]

thanks guys, yea I think I found some cool seats from B&M. I'll have to do a little modification b/c they are swivel seats, but it will work. And I'll get some pics up as soon as possible!

[DONCONVINCER]

If you have the original seats Checkmate can sell you skins. If the bottoms are rotted out there are threads that can give you hints on repairs or make a post, I'm sure you will have lots of help. If you need help on how to make mounts for swivel seats click on this link...

http://checkmate-boats.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=8626072361&f=7106095561&m=2681017531

[ckmate225]

You have come to the right place look around the site you wil find what you looking for.
KEEP the legendary Trimate alive its a great boat http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/welcome.gif
ckmate225

77 trimate III /225 merc

[DONCONVINCER]

On the seats.. If you have the originals ship them to me.. I'll rebuild the shells for you and do pic's for everyone..
Your cost... shipping both ways and materials.. Great Deal.....
First one to take the offer gets the deal... After that do it yourself... I don't want to compete with Kip and Mike.. This is a not for profit deal, Checkmate-Boats.COM info only......

[DONCONVINCER]

Seat frame rebuild deal... Please send me a private message.. We don't want to clog up jvinet1220's thread...
click on my name and select 'private topic'
THANKS...

[jvinet1220]

hey guys thanks for everything. I'm in the process of cutting the rot out of the floor. Here is a picture, I'll try to get more soon.
checkmate 1

[jvinet1220]

sorry guys, I cann't get the picture to come up. I'll keep tring though.

[175checkmate]

You will have to post the picture on the web somewhere and then linkit here or just send it to Chris and he can post them for you.

[jvinet1220]

175Checkmate,

[jvinet1220]

175Checkmate
What size shaft are you running on your outboard on your trimate?

[175checkmate]

Its a 20" shaft motor. I was running 4" below the bottom of the boat with the jackplate as high as it would go. So when I built the transom I ran the back streight across so I could mount the motor 3" higher and with the new plate I will be able to get the motor up even higher.

[175checkmate]

What engine are you planning on running?

[jvinet1220]

I don't know yet, but i'm going to go look at a '96 merc 150 w/ a 25" shaft. Do you think thats too long.

[175checkmate]

I think 25" would be to long, that monster would be way up in the air. Keep looking they are out there, just need to find one.

[jvinet1220]

thanks yea there was a old 150 merc w/ a 25" and it did stand up high. but what if i put a jack plate or something to raise it?

[175checkmate]

You could do that,But I think you would be at the upper limit stops before you got the engine up high enough.The other thing a 25" motor would is raise up the center of gravity.