96 185 Pulse restoration. - Page 2

**cmpulse170** · 08-20-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTime

cmpulse170,
The floor areound the base feels solid but on each base I have 3 bolts where that locking plywood dowl thing they use spins. . Am I correct in asssuming that means it's either soft on the under side or do they break loose that easy when removing? We'll pull the deck itself off this weekend as I'm landlocked all weekend anyway. I'll check those boxes then I can see where I stand with the transom as well I'd guess. You would'nt have any pics of your 96 once you had the floor out would you?

The boat next to it is a 04 Sunsation 288. We bought it new in late 04. Awesome boat that I doubt I'll ever part with, but I won't tow the kids and the grandkids with it, thus the Pulse project...

My seats were held down the same way, once the seats become loose water finds it's way in the holes and the rot starts from inside out. Here's the resto of my Pulse170 from start to finish w/ pictures: http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=13110

**Lakeside Restorations** · 08-20-2009, 08:35 AM

Nice project. It will be a fun boat to have when you are done

Jamie / Lakeside

SunTime · 08-20-2009, 08:53 AM

BTW all, will Checkmate sell a new interior for a 96 model? Have they changed much from the newer model? Who would I need to talk with to order the interior and get pricing? (I'm sure I woun't need it till spring) It'd probably be just as cost effective as having somebody redo the interior wouldn't it?

cmpulse170 thanks for the link!

**cmpulse170** · 08-20-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTime

BTW all, will Checkmate sell a new interior for a 96 model? Have they changed much from the newer model? Who would I need to talk with to order the interior and get pricing? (I'm sure I woun't need it till spring) It'd probably be just as cost effective as having somebody redo the interior wouldn't it?

cmpulse170 thanks for the link!

You're Welcome!!!! Call Mike @ Checkmate. 419-562-3881

**Lakeside Restorations** · 08-20-2009, 09:22 AM

A friendly FYI..

When new is'nt feisable or is'nt going to suit ones tastes or needs, We can make new interiors & custom interiors. We would need the boat to pattern & fit it to tho..

Jamie / Lakeside

SunTime · 08-21-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakeside Restorations

A friendly FYI..

When new is'nt feisable or is'nt going to suit ones tastes or needs, We can make new interiors & custom interiors. We would need the boat to pattern & fit it to tho..

Jamie / Lakeside

Thanks for the offer Jamie but your just to far for me to roll that way.

Took the power washer to it yesterday to get the last of the carpet remenants and glue off the floor. CM did a good job resin coating the blasa/plywood and the floor feels solid as all get out but what is that black spots? Even drilled a pilot hole to see if it was soft.
Also am I correct in assuming the Pulse needs a 20" shaft outboard? How much setback does it like?

**Lakeside Restorations** · 08-21-2009, 10:00 AM

No problem..

I was not sure were you were located....I do have people come to me all over the eastcoast and east of the mississippi as well.

Jamie

SunTime · 08-21-2009, 10:59 AM

cmpulse170,
I wanted to say thanks again for the link to your restoration. Very detailed and definetly is going to be a instruction sheet with pic's to go off of.
I do have a question for ya, did you just not want the hassle of pulling off the deck to make the job slightly easier or ????
Reason I ask is I know the floor will need to come up and I want to start from scratch with the carpet, wiring etc. from the bow back to the transom. Being able to flip the deck over would make securing and looming all the wiring much easier and much more tidy then factory. The deck needs wet sanded and buffed out as well so my thought was take it off and make the whole process a little easier..
If you had to do it again would you pull the deck off?

**cmpulse170** · 08-21-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SunTime

cmpulse170,
I wanted to say thanks again for the link to your restoration. Very detailed and definetly is going to be a instruction sheet with pic's to go off of.
I do have a question for ya, did you just not want the hassle of pulling off the deck to make the job slightly easier or ????
Reason I ask is I know the floor will need to come up and I want to start from scratch with the carpet, wiring etc. from the bow back to the transom. Being able to flip the deck over would make securing and looming all the wiring much easier and much more tidy then factory. The deck needs wet sanded and buffed out as well so my thought was take it off and make the whole process a little easier..
If you had to do it again would you pull the deck off?

The reason I didn't pull the deck was my transom was solid. What I should've done was pull the trailer out from underneath and put the mate on some type of cradle to roll around. That would've made it easier to get in and out of. If my boat wasn't rigged I would've pulled the deck, making it much easier to work on the floor. I look forward to following you're resto.

JW · 08-22-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTime

......CM did a good job resin coating the blasa/plywood and the floor feels solid as all get out but what is that black spots? Even drilled a pilot hole to see if it was soft.

Any black spots you see are wood rot........................