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  1. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    thx Willy, its a hobby so I dont really consider it work, unless im grinding :D, im not under any time pressure, except trying to get the paint on before it gets cold.
  2. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    My roller trailer is up by the CC ready t pull it for the season. So I blocked the sea ray 17 and donzi, and used the bunk one for a base for now. Ready to work on the bilge, bow area, seat bases, fuel tank and filters, pump and transducer.
  3. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    one more time on the straps.....
  4. zool

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    So which one did u order ? :cool:
  5. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Laid down 3 coats of the Interlux VC performance. took all day with the long induction time, and recoat times. I just got to burnish it with 400 grit wet, then I can flip it back.
  6. zool

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Maybe ask the guys in the Johnson outboard forum?
  7. zool

    Window ?

    I'd have to look at mine to be accurate, but im not at the boat. You could call Taylor and ask.
  8. zool

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    i didnt see anything about 2003, but did see 1997 and up on one review, but its mechanical, not electric shift, so maybe just the key and trim wire connectors are used for compatibility.....
  9. zool

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    New top mount Johnson with integrated key is about $175 on ebay...
  10. zool

    Window ?

    SR of that era used sliding Taylor windows on the sides, there is an inside and outside channel schlegel. https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/hardware/sliding-side-window-parts/
  11. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Awlfair
  12. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    The transom skin was dented in around the engine bolt holes from the rotted old core collapsing. Im just gonna block the whole thing straight, filled in layers, then redrill new holes for the jack plate. Any small imperfections on the bottom, will be filled on the final fairing. The hull...
  13. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Got the 1st coat of putty on the bad areas. The scrapes and gouges on the keel The rashes on the bow area
  14. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Yeah, its like that with all epoxies. The hull bottom shouldnt see much sun, and the hull interior is under the bow deck and bilge areas.
  15. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Its an epoxy substrate primer/barrier coat. Its for coating raw glass, metal, or wood, and it helps with adhesion of awlfair. Im only using it for the hull bottom, its rated for below the water line, and also im using for the hull interior. It will be top coated with Interlux VC, an epoxy hard...
  16. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    The sun came out today and humidity dropped a bit, so I decided to spray the barrier coat on the hull bottom. I washed the hull then dewaxed/degreased. I mixed up a batch of the hull guard, without reducer, and tried spraying with the 1.3 tip, did next to nothing, just clogged up lol. I threw...
  17. zool

    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    When they changed the website I think gifs stopped working, i dont think Bondo's engine cranks anymo either......
  18. zool

    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    Right, But mine will sit at the dock 90% of the time, the 454s will sit heathier that diesels, which like to be ran. Maintenance, and replacement costs dont outway any fuel burn for a dock queen. I'd rather run outboards offshore, which is really the only time I go any real distance is fishing...
  19. zool

    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    You have the 3126's in there? At least checking the aftercoolers is a maintenance item like every 1000 hrs. Its good u caught it before any damage, Keep clean air, oil, and keep them cool and they should treat u well. My slip neighbor's new to him Egg Harbor has the 3116's and his tank got...
  20. zool

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    If u were up here Micky, we could just go finish it for him :D
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