Two Stroke Only, Chapter Two....

**powerabout** · 04-11-2017, 08:25 PM

Hows the v8 plan going?

**CDave** · 04-13-2017, 04:10 AM

Originally Posted by 1954bmw

If you or cdave have any pictures of that mx-14, I sure would love to see them??? (the customer)

Sorry no pics but I found this. http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=27982

**Instigator** · 04-13-2017, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by powerabout

Hows the v8 plan going?

It's not.

All corroded together.
Waiting on me to find a bigger hammer ��

**delawarerick** · 04-13-2017, 12:35 PM

Gary looks good map gas for those salty motors

getting the laser ready for a run. Rick

**Krazymaan** · 04-19-2017, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Instigator

Motor is done.
Also building a customer a step to front deck, w/storage. Will be wrapped in carpet.

Don't know why these damn photos keep getting turned? They are correct when I load them.
I even edited/corrected and it still reverts back.

Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong??

The picture thing sucks still. It was gonna be fixed but hasn't so far. I use a Mac but its the same thing sorta.
You have to take every single photo and make it bigger. PITA
Open the photo, click on tools then click on adjust size.
on Width, if you see small numbers like 6 - 10, then double it.
If you see numbers like 25 - 35, then make it about 44.
Width is first on my Mac and the box is checked to keep the height proportionate.
You can't take a small number like 9 and make it a 44 because it will become 3' x 3'
Then you have to open the go advanced and go to manage files and delete the sideways ones one by one. PITA
Otherwise they will still show up in your post.
So in a nutshell no matter what computer your using, your photos need to be larger. At least thats how it is on my Mac

**oldschoolltv** · 04-19-2017, 03:52 PM

I thought it was just as you got closer to the North Pole your pictures tilt more, Gary you need to move back to Florida to fix it.

**Instigator** · 04-21-2017, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by oldschoolltv

I thought it was just as you got closer to the North Pole your pictures tilt more, Gary you need to move back to Florida to fix it.

Ended up only happening when I post from my phone.

**magnum2.5** · 04-23-2017, 02:27 PM

HEY GARY...glad to see your gettin it together...new shop and all, heck summer is cumming soon, you.ll be busy...still got the v/8 cat, need to bring it up to speed again...too many projects, got a brand new v/8 light weight cowling from stv kieth's dad, looks great..got a 21' nitro w/gt200, a 17' regatta cc w/ 90 johnny,a 20 seacraft cc w/ 2.4 7-pedal merc so got a full plate...keeps me out of trouble...bad news...somebody blew over at river ranch this weekend...cougar...guy was killed...no jacket or helmet...they deleated all post involving rr guess for legal reasons...it's always ONE idiot that ruins it for everybody else...be safe...D

**Instigator** · 11-17-2018, 09:11 AM

Wow! Dont know how I missed this.
Too bad.

Originally Posted by magnum2.5

HEY GARY...glad to see your gettin it together...new shop and all, heck summer is cumming soon, you.ll be busy...still got the v/8 cat, need to bring it up to speed again...too many projects, got a brand new v/8 light weight cowling from stv kieth's dad, looks great..got a 21' nitro w/gt200, a 17' regatta cc w/ 90 johnny,a 20 seacraft cc w/ 2.4 7-pedal merc so got a full plate...keeps me out of trouble...bad news...somebody blew over at river ranch this weekend...cougar...guy was killed...no jacket or helmet...they deleated all post involving rr guess for legal reasons...it's always ONE idiot that ruins it for everybody else...be safe...D

**Instigator** · 11-17-2018, 09:21 AM

Havent posted much on this thread but since Ive abandoned face book, thought I post some pixs of a current (fun) project.
It is supporting the Convincor project.
I posted some of the before shots already but none of the updates.

'1967 16/17' Whaler for full restoration.
Told my customer I was so sick of sanding 2 part epoxy primer on the bottom, I couldnt wait to flip it over and turn to carpentry.

We decided that itd be cheaper to replace the mahogany console/seats than to try and refinish them.

So far, theyre coming out great. Although figuring out the angles for the windshield frame tested my grey matter.

Only issue so far is finding replacement edging for the window panels.

Helm seat was in way better shape than console and will only have side panels replaced.
Will building a passenger seat for front of console also.

Id love to own one of these. Had two 13's but always wanted a 17'.
Be a killer Keys boat.

**baja200merk** · 11-17-2018, 10:02 AM

Love the 17s grew up on a montauk. Been playing with joe perogs beauty as of last week it’s exactly twice as fast as it was designed to go and there’s more left but I was alone and wanted my lifeline

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**Instigator** · 11-17-2018, 12:30 PM

Nice!

I want the owner to put on a 140 looper (he is game) which is what I woul do but am unsure if he would like it any better than an 85.

My 13' ran 48.6 w/an aluminum prop I beat on. Had 50 in it w/a decent wheel.

Originally Posted by baja200merk

Love the 17s grew up on a montauk. Been playing with joe perogs beauty as of last week it’s exactly twice as fast as it was designed to go and there’s more left but I was alone and wanted my lifeline

**baja200merk** · 11-17-2018, 04:16 PM

I remember that at RR. they r cool boats did you see they are building new ones same as that one you got? I think it’s called meridian yachts? So badass. Joes is a show piece has a 130 yamaha witg 8” setback and a 24 chopper it would get into the 60s but its a handfull. It cruises 42mph at 4K which is probably too fast for most water.

**FUJIMO** · 11-17-2018, 05:19 PM

**FUJIMO** · 11-17-2018, 05:27 PM

always thought it would be fun to pad bottom an old 16 whaler, with the blue interior. not the 17 with the desert tan interior, but a 16. a striped out center steer setup with a 2.4... they are heavy boats for their size, so they might be able to handle the speed. will never know, lol.