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    1975 Checkmate V-Mate restoration

    Nice save of this old V-Mate, very cool old Checkmate hull. A young guy did it with his dad, nice story. They used Interlux Perfection up top and Interlux VC performance epoxy on the hull.

    https://www.wavetowave.com/home/2018...family-project

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    Great Story and a Great little boat.

    I had the same boat in 1977, bought it with a weak transom, and a 76 Merc 1750. Not sure what year the boat was....Sold the 1750 in 79, and bought a new 79 Merc 200 for it. Did the deck off restored the floor and transom, and hung the new motor. It was a blast to drive!

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    James H. W2F a V-King... Want 2 Fly a V-King

    Dedicated Site for Hydrostreams >> http://hydrostreamforums.com/
    My Project 1979 V-King restore >> http://hydrostreamforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2761

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    Very cool boat. I miss all the old small performance boats from the old days.

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