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  1. Figz

    1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration

    Bump, some new updates have been posted to the album. Also, I am going to need to do something with the windshield as it is in bad condition. Does anyone have any ideas of where I could get one made, or if I can make one custom?
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    IMG_3925.jpg

    I also took some time to clean up the old gauges and install them. I put new LED bulbs in that are much brighter. All wiring is daisy-chained in the back. I think I'm going to need new wire, but this is just a mock-up for some motivation. The gauges do illuminate, which means I did something right.
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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
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    Here is where I am so far. This is about four or five layers. I'm thinking that I want about six or so. This is by far the strongest part of the boat now, haha! Rock solid.
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    IMG_3926.jpg

    Summer time is here, folks! Although it was hot, I was still able to clean and prep the boat for fiberglass work from last year's post.
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    IMG_3919.jpg

    Summer time is here, folks! Although it was hot, I was still able to clean and prep the boat for fiberglass work from last year's post.
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    Boating in the Chesapeake Bay

    Nice looking boat, I am on the Chesapeake Bay also and have an 82' Sportfire. I am restoring my boat, hoping to get it back out there tearing up the waters.
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    Checkmate Factory Promo Video

    That video is amazing, do you know if there are any others like this floating around?
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    Adding cleats

    Did you ever end up adding some mid-cleats to your boat? If so, how did they work out I am thinking of doing the same.
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    I'm a new member here is my nineteen eighty eight checkmate sport fire One fifteen tower of power two stroke merc I'm a river rat from old road bay Md

    Love that boat, welcome to the community! I am also a local in Maryland and am in the process of restoring my 82' Sportfire. It was my dad's first boat back in high school off of the South River. Our boat was originally a black metal flake but it is now blue.
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    Boat Interior 2.jpg

    Here is the next project beginning, we are repairing some fiberglass that has rotted away. The wood has turned essentially into dirt so we are repairing a small section on the edge. This will provide extra support when we re-glass this section.
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    Boat Interior 1.jpg

    Here is the next project beginning, we are repairing some fiberglass that has rotted away. The wood has turned essentially into dirt so we are repairing a small section on the edge. This will provide extra support when we re-glass this section.
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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
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    Boat Trailer Swap 8.2.jpg

    Here is the boat (partially) in the water. After rebuilding the original trailer, we floated the boat to swap trailers. Everything went well (other than a busted tailgate) and the boat is back on its correct trailer. The next step is fiberglass work on the interior.
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    Rusted Boat Trailer 5.jpg

    Have not posted an update in a while, here is the old axle removed. We have ordered a new axle and we are going to rebuild off of the old trailer frame as it is in good condition. Essentially, we are redoing the suspension and lighting, keeping the original frame.
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  14. Rusted Boat Trailer 4.jpg

    Rusted Boat Trailer 4.jpg

    Have not posted an update in a while, here is the old axle removed. We have ordered a new axle and we are going to rebuild off of the old trailer frame as it is in good condition. Essentially, we are redoing the suspension and lighting, keeping the original frame.
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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
  15. Rusted Boat Trailer 3.jpg

    Rusted Boat Trailer 3.jpg

    Have not posted an update in a while, here is the old axle removed. We have ordered a new axle and we are going to rebuild off of the old trailer frame as it is in good condition. Essentially, we are redoing the suspension and lighting, keeping the original frame.
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