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Recent content by Figz

  1. Figz

    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.
  2. Figz

    Checkmate Factory Promo Video

    That video is amazing, do you know if there are any others like this floating around?
  3. Figz

    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.
  4. Figz

    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.
  5. Boat Interior 2.jpg

    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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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
  6. Boat Interior 1.jpg

    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
  7. Boat Trailer Swap 8.2.jpg

    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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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
  8. Rusted Boat Trailer 5.jpg

    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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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
  9. 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
  10. 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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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
  11. Boat Seats 2.jpg

    Boat Seats 2.jpg

    Here is a progress picture sent by the upholster. The interior is coming together very well; I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of these front seats. The upholster is now beginning work on the rear bench seat, the side panels, and the two rear transom seats. It will be done this spring.
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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
  12. Boat Seats 1.jpg

    Boat Seats 1.jpg

    Here is a progress picture sent by the upholster. The interior is coming together very well; I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of these front seats. The upholster is now beginning work on the rear bench seat, the side panels, and the two rear transom seats. It will be done this spring.
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    • Album: 1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration
  13. Figz

    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    Did the contact cement work well for bending it around the humps and corners of the hull? How long have you had the EVA decking on your vessel?
  14. Figz

    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    Thank you for the information man, I am over here on the East Coast with the salt water so I was looking for a different solution for the floor as a carpet disintegrates within a few years (y)
  15. Figz

    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    That interior looks really good man, great job! I am getting my 82' Checkmate Sportfire done now and I have a few questions. I want to switch out the old carpet for something like SeaDek, how is the EVA decking working? My concern is wrapping it around the ski holders on the sides. Also, where...
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