I have an '89 Checkmate in almost showroom condition.
My wife sees all these wild paint schemes on these other hi-performance boats and asks, "When are you gonna have something like that?"
Well honestly, I love the fact the boat is so clean for it's age, and in itself, it stands out on it's own without the flashy colors.

So I ask of you other Checkmate owners...
What would you do?

Stick to original?

Or spice it up to bring it up to date?




Pics of the 28 Checkmate Click here.

Looks good to me just like it is.

Older boats, especially checkmates, look awesome in their original form. Most women don't appreciated the looks of older boats, including my women. I think your book looks great and I wouldn't change a thing!!!!!!!!!!!

Simple, clean lines. Fancy paint won't make it any faster.
mine's a 90 gtx, real good shape. I don't think I would be happy to spray over perfectly good gel coat.

Looks nice Convincor!

I would leave it the same. That has the exact same paint scheme as my 251 but with different colors. Mine is yellow where yours is white, and white where yours is red. My gel must have faded years ago and someone (the original owner I think) had it clear coated to bring back the shine. Well now the clear is faded and peeling so the boat needs painting. I plan on doing it this winter and staying with the same paint scheme with the addition of a few more black stripes along the side of the hull in the white portion to give it a little more character.

So far it looks to be to keep it original.....

Sharkey,
I would leave it alone if the gel is good .It looks sweet.
Dave

just got one in the water.

Must be a little chilly out today huh?