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Tri-mate 2 over haul.
- Thread starter Chris
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wizard8575
Active member
get me that phone number or tell him to start making them from here on out. I am going to want one. I cant get it now I am laid off, but if I could I would go in with you for a second.
Gus, just do like I do! Go buy yourself another boat in the mean time
7 different Checkmate and Hydrostream
2 different Crestliner
2 Perception
1 Sanpan, 1 Alumacraft, 1 Smokercraft, etc.....................
Don't think I have not thought about hangin the Merc on another hull. 
Reed
Active member
Don't think I have not thought about hangin the Merc on another hull.
Guss your boat looks great...Quality takes time and your doing a quality job and you have a lot of people looking at the great job, the last stages are the most difficult cause your patients is getting short cause you want to see it done. ( step back take a deep breath and walk around the yard then go back in and get back to it )
Received the dual cable steering attachment on the mail from T&L marine.
At first look its a beefy unit. Makes the merc unit that I have look cheesy.
After talking with Billy at T&R, I kind of had a plan. Since the mid and clamp bracket are 1978 1750 units, the new style 2nd cable bracket would not work. As I said before, I spend way to much time looking for this set up, and tanks to Billy and T&R I found one.
Install was not bad. There are 2 ears on the mid in front of the factory steering tube. This is where the 2nd tub mounts. I had to enlarge the holes a bit to allow the tube to slide through. Once that was done it was just a matter of adjusting the 2 arms to fit in the cables.
Sure is hoss looking.
At first look its a beefy unit. Makes the merc unit that I have look cheesy.
After talking with Billy at T&R, I kind of had a plan. Since the mid and clamp bracket are 1978 1750 units, the new style 2nd cable bracket would not work. As I said before, I spend way to much time looking for this set up, and tanks to Billy and T&R I found one.
Install was not bad. There are 2 ears on the mid in front of the factory steering tube. This is where the 2nd tub mounts. I had to enlarge the holes a bit to allow the tube to slide through. Once that was done it was just a matter of adjusting the 2 arms to fit in the cables.
Sure is hoss looking.
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After a bit more time and another hole in the deck I am happy to say the steering is done. Just have to paint the cable cover and bolt it down. The funny part is this is not far off from the original place I was going to run through in the 1st place. Talked my self out of it the 1st time. Steering is nice and tight.
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TheNerd
Guest
Steering looks great. Does that make this thing water ready???
is it , maybe, almost, possibly, ready?
i have just started on my enchanter , your posts and pics gave me a ot of ideas and the biggest one was , fix the problem (bad floor) restore the boat , dont modify anything , and have checkmate resquirt the exterior , excellent job, though very nice planning and execution
i have just started on my enchanter , your posts and pics gave me a ot of ideas and the biggest one was , fix the problem (bad floor) restore the boat , dont modify anything , and have checkmate resquirt the exterior , excellent job, though very nice planning and execution
wca, the logo on the side is a vinyl decal. I looked long and hard to find one that was very close to the color I painted the boat.
Another 2 weeks before I can get back to the boat. I have been working on a twin turbo dodge stealth for the last month. At least it was a paying job. The guy is coming to get it next week. It will be great to have my shop space back. I need the table saw for the front seat base and can't get to it. LOLOL
wickedrister
Active member
Trimate II Reborn
Ready to see it back on the water
Ready to see it back on the water 
smallblockford
Member
yeah is it on the water what else you gotta do
bdusted440
Active member
Ya know gus Ive been waiting way too long to tie up with you and crack open some wobbly tops.And now that I have the cottage you are going to have to stop on you're way to mi and do that with me and barry.
lol
Some day.LOL:cheers
lolSome day.LOL:cheers
bdusted440
Active member
Oh and PS i'll even let you drive the firebreathing plymouth to put a smile on you're face.
That would be a great time BD. Boat was kind of put on hold for now. Life seems to be getting in the way. At least I have been able to get on the water with the help of a good friend.
mikestrobe201
Active member
What an incredible thread. Gus, you are an inspiration to all Checkmate owners. Can't wait to hear how your "new" Mate runs. 
bdusted440
Active member
I know what you mean gus just remember there is a mate on a lift you can come visit.