1975 Vmate restoration

[Jetmate]

Really looks nice! Nice job.

 

[dockmaster]

Great thread. Love seeing the progression on the boat.. Looks outstanding.

I just picked this one up to restore.

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[chrisMX-15]

Will boat looks so sweet!!!!! making me miss mine now i loved mine and nothing better than blowing past some one that has a newer boat with lots more money got alot of compliments on it!! and like you love the sound of the tower of power!! i have few more projects to do then onto another boat! checkmate ofcourse convincor or enforcer one or the other. Great job bud enjoy it

 

[Kurtster]

Wow, yet another great thread I lost track of in the last couple months, apparently I need to stop changing PC's and e-mail addresses ---- then again I may just need to cut down on the brownies

Will, your MX came out amazing, definitely need to see her in botm nominations in the upcoming months.

 

[Rob B]

I missed the finishing touches on this one!!! Great job on the resto!!

 

[paulsboats]

Thats a beautiful boat

 

[redstrat]

Thats a beautiful boat

What he said.

 

[JT Patroni]

Will, Super Neat and Super Clean. Beautiful job that you can be proud of.
Hope you ave many seasons of SPEED and enjoyment.

Almost makes me want to restore another Chcekmate. ALMOST.

Now I have to get back to the Crackerbox and finish that project.

Jim

 

[Slick]

That is an amazing boat. I spent an entire lazy Sunday afternoon going through this thread and loved every page.

 

[Will30]

thank you every one for the great comments . It took 3 long years to get this poor boat to look like it does. My dad and Sammie really made all this possible. I couldnt have done this with out them . There are still a few more things that need to be done this summer and ill post up those up for you all to enjoy ...

 

[Will30]

also I would like to thank every one who voted my boat as boat of the month for April 2014. That really means alot . Also makes me feel good to know all the hard work that Sammie and my dad and I put into this little Vmate didnt go un noticed . Again as we put the finishing touches on her I will be sure to post them up . Than when she is complete ill have Robbie or Chris clean up this thread and lock it out and archive it in the restoration section .again every one thank you so much and im glad every one enjoyed this restoration and followed along with us as she was reborn . It Truely was a adventure ....

Keep saving these old Checkmates and keep the restoration threads coming ..... Will

 

[Slick]

If this thread was made into a coffee table book, I'd buy it!

 

[Will30]

I dropped her off yesterday to have a custom cover and motor cover made for her . Should have her back on Tuesday . Cover will be made in sunbrella and in Royal Blue . cant wait to see how it turns out ...

 

[Kurtster]

Love that V Mate........

 

[Jetmate]

Sweet ride for sure.

 

[redstrat]

Here is a link to the only thread I use for covers. It will last forever. Polyester thread will last about 10 years, or 5 in the direct sun. It does add cost though. An 8 once spool is $90. Another consideration is to check with your paint manufacturer. Sunbrella is a great product, but it can take the finish off some paints as it moves with the wind. This is the case with Awlgrip. I'm making a cover for my MX (when I get all my spring chores done, #@**^! ) I'm planning to back the Sunbrella with a soft side fabric where it will rub against the boat. Just a thought.

http://www.gore.com/en_xx/products/fibers/sewingthreadoutdoor/tenara_thread_warranty.html

P.S. Your boat looks great !

 

[Problem Child]

Very nice Will. The Blue will look sweet. Great resto !!!!

 

[nathan]

That V-Mate is still killer!!!!

 

[RNGRDVE]

that boat came out awesome. Great job.

 

[Will30]

Thanks guys . It took a long time to get it to look that way but it sure is fun to drive . I set it up just like Sammie had it when it was new at Action Marine . she really does scream . I hope to get some nice videos of it this summer for you guys ......