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MX-16 Video Restoration with Tim

Way cool :bigthumb: Just the thread I need for the winter :popcorn: My guess is that you have a 1972. I have a 72 and a 73. In 73 all manufacturers had to put the hin #s on the left side of the transom. There are subtle differences. Some time in 73 they switched to a 1 piece windshield. My 72 looks like yours. Also the two reliefs on both sides of the rear deck with the Checkmate logo are on my 72 but not my 73. My 73 has a raised edge on the hull that I followed with my paint line from the deck. The raised edge is not on the 72. Your windshield looks great, a good thing that no one drilled snaps into it. You can probably buff out any hazing. I just got my windshield frame back from having all the holes filled. I moved my buffer into my basement so I can start sanding and buffing without heating my drafty shop. It's great that you have a warm place to work. I'll stay tuned :thumb:
 
Hey. Thanks for the info! 72 it is then :)

I have followed your work from the beginning as well. It is one of the motivations I had to get into this :) I really appreciate it!

Awesome to have you on board! I can't wait to get to sanding. I started stalking up on 40grit flap discs
 
This thread is going to be cool and we all appreciate sharing with us. I work,eat and sleep commercial/residential construction which gets a bit boring at times. This site helps me break that up and learn about boat restorations at the same time not to mention all the great friends you meet along the way. I know I will be tuned in and waiting for another sweet Checkmate reborn. Good luck with it and thanks again Tim.
 
I like how you are documenting your restoration very nice . It took me 3 years to get mine all together and be able to put it in the water this summer . I still have to get my 12 gallon tank installed and finish up the wiring and kill switch . I was more worried about getting it on the water and breaking in my motor while it was under its 90 days . Now it is back out at my uncles shop for the winter . In the spring ill finish it all up ... Cant wait to see what all you do with yours . Good luck and keep us all up to date ..... Will
 
Hey Tim - I'm just the other side of Toronto and look forward to your winter restoration project. I have a 1970 MX14 that probably needs a transon and some floor work as well, but I don't have an available garage this winter so it will have to wait.

The electrical box in the back of the boat is probably the junction block that contains the solenoid for your power trim/tilt.

Anyway keep posting the videos - they are great!!

Regards,
David.
 
Hi David!Nice to hear form another Northerner :) Hope you find somewhere to look after yours.

I have to say, this project so far has been very fulfilling. It's odd. I thought I would be tired and miserable laying on the wet floor but I am quite enjoying it. Funny thing about projects like this I suppose. I have never done anything quite so long term, though I am no stranger to car projects.

Anyway, here is another update!

 
timapexcomputer said:
Thanks Will. It means a lot to hear from you and Redstrat as you guys have been where I am :)
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Your boat will look great what ever you do to it im sure . I think the best part of the restoration with mine was leaving the windshield off . You can see so much better with out it . The boat also looks a lot better too with out the windshield . I didn't even put tie downs back on mine either . I bought them but didn't want the deck all cluttered up either so chose to use the bow and stern eyes which work great .
 
May also be some caulking along the top at the back between the transom and motor well. Caulking is probably very brittle after all the years so in that case it can be removed with a screwdriver or chisel.
 
There is a bondo like product at the transom . Well between the transom and splash well . Lift the nose up first and have some one with a pry bar inside the boat and push the pry bar up between the transom and splash well while the front is being lifted up .
 
the silicone is there to stop water from coming in . I just used a sharp knife and walked around the boat and cut through it . Took about 30 mins or so wasnt long . I ended up gluing mine back together with 3M 5200.
 
Looking good! I'm liking the videos. Don't know if you got the top off yet. Or if you were cutting the last little bit of the rivets with the tool you made. I would use a little bigger bit. You may have to end up having to cut them cuz they may just spin. Looking really good and liking the shop. What's with the metal on the ceiling? Is that because of the natural gas heater on the ceiling? I like the look of it anyhow.
 
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