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Forum: Recovered Threads 09-09-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 57
Posted By jorgeinmiami
May be looking at a "new" boat.

The wife has been bugging me about getting a larger boat with more creature comforts not only for us but for the new baby which is growing leaps and bounds.

The one Im looking at and the one she...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-09-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 113
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Yes I see that it may not be easy is has a nice...

Yes I see that it may not be easy is has a nice bend right were you can't get to it.

My plan is to attach the new hose to the old hose with some zip ties and use the old to get the new one in and...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-08-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 113
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Update

I haven't posted in awhile on my progress on my boat.
The last time I used the boat was over the July the 4th weekend that we stayed at my place in Islamorada.
Prior to this I was having a fuel...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-29-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 144
Posted By jorgeinmiami
The old time Cuban fishermen have been doing this...

The old time Cuban fishermen have been doing this since I can remember.
And I'm talking 40 years ago.
Its a great idea and it works!!
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-26-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 283
Posted By jorgeinmiami
So last Thursday I left the office on the way...

So last Thursday I left the office on the way home in the Porsche and while at a light I see this full size pickup truck coming fast behind me. He rear-ended me and pushed me under another full size...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-29-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 60
Posted By jorgeinmiami
River Marine in Miami has some thing similar

River Marine in Miami has some thing similar
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-18-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 283
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Nestor I got here to come home because I told her...

Nestor I got here to come home because I told her the me alone without adult supervision I just may go out and by another boat.

But it's to late I'm picking this up today
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-16-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 283
Posted By jorgeinmiami
I'm back in Miami and can't wait to see her...

I'm back in Miami and can't wait to see her again. Grandmas..my wife..is still there.

It's going to be hard to get her back home
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-13-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 283
Posted By jorgeinmiami
I've been busy

So finally I'm a Grand Father. On 4/5 my daughter had the most beautiful girl in the world. Could not be happier for her and her husband and for my wife and I.

Going to need a bigger boat!
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-01-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 200
Posted By jorgeinmiami
My Condolences to you and your family

My Condolences to you and your family
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-20-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 152
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Nestor. Hope your doing well my friend. I like...

Nestor. Hope your doing well my friend. I like the Mercury XS better than the Yamaha. Representative said the XS pumps out 125 HP and I like the look for the Checkmate. I'm still a little bit...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-19-2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 152
Posted By jorgeinmiami
I went not only to look at all the new shiny...

I went not only to look at all the new shiny things, but to also shop for the engine for my Checkmate project. The engine I want is a Mercury 115 XS or a Yamaha 115 . Went thinking it would be a 6...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-19-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 152
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Miami Boat Show

I went yesterday to the boat show to see and the new boats and walk around a bit. I noticed that a lot of the smaller manufacturers were not there. I heard from 2 sources that the cost to setup was...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-14-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 89
Posted By jorgeinmiami
I've seen a deck removal where he took out the...

I've seen a deck removal where he took out the deck as one piece flipped it over, took out all the rot and replaced it with foam board. Says he did it to keep the looking original.
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-13-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 30
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Aluminum transom plate

This came if my Checkmate project
Could us a little cleaning up but works

Maybe get another season out of your transom

$50 OBO plus shipping.
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-11-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 91
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Picked up the mis section today and got it with...

Picked up the mis section today and got it with working trim for $125. Before I went I had some doubt and I rechecked the compression again and was pleasantly surprised all 4 we're at 125. Looks like...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-09-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 91
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Am picking a mid section and lower with working...

Am picking a mid section and lower with working trim for $150 today came from a 2002 oean pro similar bto mine. The lower is shot but my mechanic says to swap out mine and replace the shaft with the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-07-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 91
Posted By jorgeinmiami
When I picked up the checkmate it did come with a...

When I picked up the checkmate it did come with a jack plate but I sold it. From what I have seen and researched a jack plate would work but it wouldn't bring the engine up the 5 inches needed and it...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-06-2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 91
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Picked a new wrong engine today

Picked up a really nice 2000 Johnson 115 today on the cheap. The guy was moving and his former roommate left a few years ago and this guy wanted it gone. Great compression, came with the harness and...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-19-2022, 04:54 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 1,703
Posted By jorgeinmiami
I'll take a picture of the the box the insert...

I'll take a picture of the the box the insert came in tomorrow

I only replaced the insert as the rest of it was good.
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-12-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 113
Posted By jorgeinmiami
After I ripped up the floor I did a little bit of...

After I ripped up the floor I did a little bit of homework on a Checkmate site. Seems like these boat were built with a scored balsa core. Started to take it out and again the prior owner did a crap...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-10-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 113
Posted By jorgeinmiami
With the potential for rail today and tomorrow I...

With the potential for rail today and tomorrow I went ahead and took out the deck.
There's not much deck in this boat so not to bad. Whoever did the floor was a idiot. The whole floor was soaked...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-10-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 1,703
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Received the insert for the rub rail so while I...

Received the insert for the rub rail so while I can't do glass work on the checkmate that will be done today. I'm also taking it to have the console doors and forward and rear doors ordered.
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-10-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 113
Posted By jorgeinmiami
If not for the rain I would have the transom...

If not for the rain I would have the transom installed and been able to get the floor out.

Looks like it's rail till Wednesday
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-09-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 70
Posted By jorgeinmiami
Sold the engine today glad to get it gone...

Sold the engine today glad to get it gone before I started fooling with it
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