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Old 09-26-2008 | 12:46 PM
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1977 CheckMate Convincer Resto & Upgrade.. We recently finished this boat up. We had refinished the exterior, replaced carpeting, fabricated a new windshield, freshened up the dash with new upgraded custom Livorsi gauges & more. Also while in the shop we had put some more bark in the bilge with a new Merc 383 Mag Mpi that we custom enhanced along with a Bravo one Xr -2 shorty. For added control we rigged a full internal hydraulic steering system and added some large K planes on the outside.. The boat went from a bout a best top end of 60mph non gps to now a 70mph gps under good conditions now. The boat is a sweet retro ride with keep you in your seat accelleration.. Also there are whispers of us adding some boost for more speed with a custom Whipple kit..

For more pics, videos & other stuff you can click here (3rd boat down from the top): Click Here

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Old 09-26-2008 | 01:57 PM
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Nice work!!
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Looks like a fun ride Jamie.

Real nice job!
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that is sharp
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Thanks guys, Thanks Charlie.. Jamie
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Good looking old school rig.
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Nice Job!!!

I have a 1978 just like that. Any idea where I can get a windshield? The plexiglass (or whatever it is) is cracked and sunbaked.
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I have a 1978 just like that. Any idea where I can get a windshield? The plexiglass (or whatever it is) is cracked and sunbaked.
I can get / fabricate them. We made the new panels for the windshield in this post. They are a real pain in the azz to do & install.. If you are interested you can give me a shout.. Jamie
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