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    MX-15 Motor Height

    My picture files seem to be too large to upload.
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    MX-15 Motor Height

    Texas MX-15 Restore - Update after a decade! Ran the 70 Johnson until it developed an electrical issue. Replaced every electrical component, but still couldn't track down the problem and gave up. Speed about 39 MPH when it ran. Loved it when it ran. Switched to a 1980 Evinrude 60 twin...
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    MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

    Epoxy & Glass In Canada FYI - Smithcraft in Etobicoke has a large sellection of materials for boat restorers. http://webhome.idirect.com/~edd/smith.html Noah's in Etobicoke has all sorts of material for boat builders too. My MX-15 (1972?) was an almost identical restore to the project you...
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    Checkmate 1972 MX-15?

    MX15 Back In the Water The MX15 went back in the water this past July after receiving a new transom, floor, seats and seat riser, and paint job. The 70 Johnson pushes the boat along at a nice pace - about 38 MPH. No leaks and the autobailer is awesome. Did some skiing behind it - hardly any...
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    MX-15 Photo

    Trying to submit a photo here.
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    MX-15 Motor Height

    Restored MX-15
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    MX-15 Motor Height

    Thanks for the suggestions on motor height. I was able to get the engine lowered a 1/4" further with a little persuation. I installed a set of Nauticus SX Smart Trim Tabs as well. The boats runs without cavitation and negligable bow lift and porposing. I can crank the tilt up quite a bit too...
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    MX-15 Motor Height

    MX-15 70 Hp Johnson Not meant for top end - just touring about at 3/4 speed - 25 to 30 MPH. Maybe some skiing. Motor seems to sit high. Cavitation plate about 1/2" above bottom of the Vee on the transom. Will this cause cavitation? Motor Won't go lower - bracket hits the top of the transom...
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    new to the checkmate world

    Still working on my MX15 I am still working away on my MX15 in Orangeville, Ontario. Got the floor out now, and just putting a new one in. Paint, seats, and motor install next. Anyone know where you can get the replacement rubber rub rail? Mine was brittle and I destroyed it removing the top...
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    Checkmate 1972 MX-15?

    MX15 Windshield Dimensions tHIS SUPPLKIER MIGHT HAVE A WINDSHIELD FOR YOU. http://www.updplastics.com/checkmate%20boat%20windshields.html The following dimensions were measured from an MX15 windshiled (these are two piece so I only measured one side). F = 15.5 in G = 13.5 in H = 36 in I = 31...
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    Checkmate 1972 MX-15?

    I have an original windshield and can get dimensions. Not quite sure how to describe the curved surfaces though. Photos and overall size? Any ideas from your supplier? I would appreciate pictures of the seat mounting brackets.I willprobably pick up back to back seats from Bass Pro or the...
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    Checkmate 1972 MX-15?

    Yes, please move it to restoration.
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    Checkmate 1972 MX-15?

    I have the top of the boat off and have got most of the old plywood transom off. Do you recommend using pressure treated plywood from Home Depot/Lowes/etc?
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