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Recent content by eagle-lake

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    1970 Checkmate MX-14

    I have a 1970 MX 14 that I have owned since new and run a long shaft but have it raised up about 3.5 inches - runs 52 mph (with aluminium prop) and is an OK ski boat as well. It is only a 4 cyl though. I will probably need to do the transom soon as water has penetrated from around the drain plug...
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    " For Sale" 1971 mx15 hull and trailer only

    That should be very fast and great fun with a 200 - be careful out there!!
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Hey Tim, I can't believe how fast you are moving this restoration along - excellent!! (Can I bring my boat down when you are finished? lol) I am not sure if I missed it but did you mention where you eventually purchased the 7-ply exterior wood for the transom? Was it at a local shop or a...
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Hey Tim, Try these guys out as they seem to have everything and they are actually in Canada (Oshawa). Rayplex Composite Technology - www.fibreglass.com Might save you some $$ and a lot of shipping time. Hope this helps, David.
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Great work Tim - moving right along. Always nice to get new tools for Christmas.
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    I wish I had this information last summer as it would have saved a lot of time. Thanks Rob B. - I printed this info for future use!!!
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Those are very sharp gauges - is 60 mph going to be high enough? :banana:
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Yea that might be a problem with the dual cable steering! I only have the single on my boat.
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Tim I have jack plates on my boat (no splashwell modifications) and the motor tilts up fine with no clearance issues.
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Hey Tim are you shoveling snow today - a lot of snow here overnight. I hope you get time to work on the transom!!
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    My Checkmate is Merc powered but my raceboat is going OMC - both good!!! Tim your garage looks nice and warm considering how cold it has been in southern Ontario.
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Hey you are really moving along on this project - great! As I mentioned I haven't restored my boat yet but I did source a supplier for materials here in Canada (ie. no border crossing, duty etc.). Not sure of prices but you can check everything online and compare. They are actually about 15...
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    May also be some caulking along the top at the back between the transom and motor well. Caulking is probably very brittle after all the years so in that case it can be removed with a screwdriver or chisel.
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    I sent you a message about the tach. David.
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Hey Tim - I'm just the other side of Toronto and look forward to your winter restoration project. I have a 1970 MX14 that probably needs a transon and some floor work as well, but I don't have an available garage this winter so it will have to wait. The electrical box in the back of the boat...
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