Search results

  1. 1

    Alpha one top cover bolt broken

    hey all, i got got a complete alpha one transom and drive assembly for a song, but made a bit of a mistake. As always, when inspecting the drive I pulled the top cover to look at condition of gears and oil... I broke one of the 4 top cover bolts off in the casting. I drilled and attempted an...
  2. 1

    Keep Regal or switch to Maxum?

    hey all, have spent the last few months fixing up a 1996 regal 176se valanti. Boat has sold floor, stringers and transom. (Tested by drilling cores) also cored the foam which was nearly dry-a bit of water in last inch or so but not waterlogged. Replaced motor mount, new gimbal and bellows all...
  3. 1

    Charleston Day dock

    Hey everyone. I live in western South Carolina, and am planning a day trip to Charleston. My wife would like to explore down town a few hours in between boating. Are there any good places to dock up for a few hours while exploring the city? Will be there with my 18' dual console bay boat.
  4. 1

    Freshwater slip with no bottom paint

    Hi all - I am considering putting my boat in a slip, because i think i will use it more if its ready to go and i don't have to trailer. It's a 35 year old boat, that can't be worth very much anymore. The bottom is already blistered. Because of this i am considering forgoing the cost of bottom...
  5. 1

    what is my boat worth?

    Hi everyone, I am trying to make the tough decision whether or not to put my boat up for sale. The boat is jointly owned between my brother and myself and i am moving in the spring, and he has no tow vehicle. It seams most logical to send it on its way and split the sale price between the two...
  6. 1

    anything i should do while powerhead is off?

    Hi everyone! I currently have the powerhead off of my 1979 merc 115 inline. I am in the process of painting the motor and powerhead removal is the only way to get teh lower cowling piece off. I also wanted to replace the gasket between the driveshaft housing and powerhead as i have been...
  7. 1

    1979 115 6 cyl trim

    Hi All, I have a 1979 115 tower that was originally a power tilt and trim motor. When i bought the motor, the tilt and trim was going bad and sagged quickly. I removed the cylinders and pump from the motor and installed a CMC pt-130 power tilt/trim unit and have been completely satisfied with...
  8. 1

    anybody boat Texoma?

    Hi everyone, I have recently accepted a job in south central Oklahoma and will be moving there next spring. Lake Texoma will be about 2 hours from my home so i would like to get some more info on the area. I know it is a pretty large lake, and i have a relatively small boat, a 16.5' checkmate...
  9. 1

    mercury tower of power cooling

    Hello all, I have a 1979 mercury 115hp inline 6. A few years ago, i ran the motor with no water (water to the muffs got shut off - long story.) I caught it before the motor overheated and immediately replaced the entire water pump assembly, the impeller had melted and fallen apart. However, ever...
  10. 1

    My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats

    Re: My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats
  11. 1

    My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats

    Re: My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats
  12. 1

    My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats

    Re: My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats
  13. 1

    My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats

    Re: My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats
  14. 1

    My Rustoleum paint Job. + new seats

    Hello all. Just thought i would stop by and share my latest project. Boat is a 1979 Checkmate Trimate II. Was painted with the roll and tip technique using thinned gloss black rustoleum and majic hardener from TSC. The red was taped off and sprayed with a rustoleum rattlecan. also some pics of...
  15. 1

    Garmin Fishfinders

    Hey everyone, i am in the market to buy an entry-level fishfinder. The Garmins are attractively priced and through a search in this forum, i can tell most people with them do like them. I am stuck between the 160c and the 300c. Can anyone tell me which unit would be the better one? I imagine it...
  16. 1

    engine replacement

    Hey everyone, I am looking at a 2002 crownline deckboat that is in need of a new engine. The Stock engine is a carb 5.0 v8, if i purchase the boat i would like to move up to a 5.7 v8. I am exploring my options. I am looking at both new gm crates and Rapido remans (if there are other good options...
  17. 1

    glastron gt185 vs mx185

    What's the difference? Besides 3 grand.
  18. 1

    Rustoleum Questions

    Hey guys, I know there are multiple threads on the subject of using rustoleum to paint boats but i have a specific question. I am trying to decide whether or not to give my old Checkmate a Rustoleum paint job, i have seen some jobs on this site that look very nice. I would be planning on...
  19. 1

    How much would you pay?

    Okay, i love my little 16' checkmate ski boat..but...it is just that.. little and cramped. I ran across this in my local craigslist: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/2291853423.html My plan would be to take the 115 inline 6 off of my boat and transplant it onto this. Obviously... with the...
  20. 1

    uh oh, MerControl wiring

    okay, i just got done replacing the ignition switch in my 1979 MerControl for same year 115 inline 6. I have a problem though, a leftover wire in the harness that is not used anymore. The way i have it wired is as follows... Harness.....switch........use red............red...........battery...
Top