73 MX-16 resto/mod, 1 broke high school teacher

[paulsboats]

Almost spring

The boat looks awesome Red!

 

[redstrat]

Spring is in the air so I dragged the MX-16 out. Here are a couple pics of a quick slip on cover I made for it. This is Kimberly Clark Evolution fabric. I bought a bunch of it 20 years ago. I had just enough for this project. It's an all weather breathable fabric used a lot for car covers. It's light and soft, washable and repels water. I made this in the motor down position planning to use it at home to keep it clean and also for those times when it's parked and I don't want to deal with the heavier over the road cover. I'll make that cover next. I also took a shot of my new Action Marine ID tag. Thanks Sammie for the sticker and all of your support. I can't say how long it will stay there though, The old glue doesn't seem to have a lot of holding power.

 

[Viper 1]

You are Welcome

You are welcome my friend. Your MX-16 Checkmate looks great as always. If you need another Action Marine sticker someday let me know. Have a great weekend. Your friend Always Sammie from Action Marine

 

[Jetmate]

Wow! That's the complete package, top to bottom, front to back. The windshield looks great as does the cover. Everything really turned out top notch!

 

[Great East Predictor]

That is one cool rig! awesome job.

 

[Heavy Handed]

Just read your post from top to bottom, Redstrat. Your boat is absolutely awesome! Lot's of thought and custom touches. Well done.

 

[Tx91z28]

it just keeps getting better!

 

[2tonchevy]

dang that is really cool. nice job!

 

[Kurtster]

Mark that MX looks better everytime I see it.

Also great to see appropriate transom tie-downs

How are you keeping the tie-downs from causing rub damage to that perfect hull?

 

[Problem Child]

Amazing Job and Talent Mark!!!!

 

[Will30]

Mark you did a beautiful job on your Checkmate . Its so nice to see another Vintage Checkmate restored . Love that you have a Action Marine sticker on her too . Those make your boat faster too ...

 

[redstrat]

I'm embarrassed to say that 2 days ago i got my MX-16 in the water for the first time this year. We have been 4 working people with 3 working cars since May. This past weekend we finally broke down and bought a 2012 Town and Country for my wife so the old van is now mine to drive. In the mean time I made an over the road cover using Tenara lifetime thread and a soft side polyester stitched to the back side of Sunbrella wherever it might move against the finish. I also put in 2 poles to prevent pocketing in front of the back seats and strap brackets on the trailer. $300 in materials and 3 days of work. I need to order a few more yards to make the engine, spare tire cover and a storage bag.
With 7 1/2 hours on the motor she will cruise all day at 3000rpms but if I throw the throttle down it is still starving for fuel. I still think the tank is not venting properly. I have modified an old cap that I will try soon. I may have to vent it to the deck. Here are some pics, one is my daughter yesterday as we celebrated her 20th birthday.

 

[DropTop5.0]

That is one beautiful boat. I love the custom touches on the cover.

 

[Kurtster]

Day'em Mark, your talent and attention to detail is inspiring to say the least.
Hope you get the engine on my favorite MX running the high rpms soon.

Kurt

 

[Problem Child]

Great work Mark. Very nice !!!!