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Some pictures of progress being made... I pre-cut two layers of csm Used poly resin...I do not like working with it compared to epoxy but had to try it. Did a no no and sanded a hole into the skin...I wasn't really happy about that From the outside...bottom right hole My two layers...

I bought my tank to replace to old metal one at http://store.easternmarineoutlet.com...categoryID=483 It was the cheapest that I could find anywhere at $164 with shipping. 26" x 16" x 11.75" - 19 gallon fuel tank = 18 gallons fuel:1.5 quart/3 pints oil for a 50:1 mixture.

Finally got to coat and glass the inside side of the transom. Nothing too exciting. 1st coat 2nd coat 3rd coat with 10oz. cloth

Here are some pictures from this weekends work on the boat... Pre-cutting fiberglass cloth

Did some work on the transom. I have a new one built by gluing two pieces of 3/4" ply together with PL Premium then I traced the outline from the old transom. I cut it out using a jig saw and re-drilled the holes for the tie-down hooks but I haven't coated with resin or glass yet. It was going...

My plan was to cut and grind around the transom so I can remove it another day but this happened...

I was motivated to remove the cap so I could start work on the transom. While trying to remove the spashwell from the transom, I discovered what looked like someone poured mortar or concrete onto to fill in for some rotted wood? This didn't look or feel right but it was a compound that the...

Some pictures of progress: Grinding...where the fun is at! USE A FILTERED RESPIRATOR AND NOT A DUST MASK!! Same of my wonderfully rotted core You can get a sense of what I'm up against Balsa replacement bedded in an epoxy paste with a layer of 10oz cloth glassed in on top. I'm going...

I debated on taking the motor off to work on the boat but I decided I had to. With the help from my wife, we were able to remove the motor with the aid from a circular saw and a cable winch attached to a big beam in my garage. It still took approx. 5 hours to do (first time I've ever done it)...

THE GREAT DEBATE Some decisions that I had to answer in this restoration: Polyester Resin vs. Epoxy Resin Epoxy is easier to use and more forgiving to a beginner, stronger and more waterproof then poly IMO but is more expensive, does not wet out CSM (mat) very well and way more toxic to your...

My superviser More rotted stringer Close up of the transom...Note the rust from the bolts...that's a good indicator that you have transom issues i.e. a wet and/or rotted transom. Hey look, they do have foam in this boat. Finally somewhat cleaned up. Don't know if you can see the wet...

Feel free to ask questions or comment regarding to the content of this thread. My first attempt at restoring an old boat. I decided to go with this little old boat as I thought it had character and figure you can't go wrong with a Checkmate. I probably overpaid for it but it was under $1000...

My family has a pole barn that we call the toy chest and here are our toys. :D 2007 Nordic Rage w/496 HO with Eddie Marine headers & hydro steering 2000 Glastron GT180 w/135 Mercury 2007 Kawasaki Ultra 250X Around 800-900 horse power

I have to pick the Donzi Sweet Sixteen also. :cheers: They are the coolest little boat out there in my opinion. Cheap to run, easy to trailer, fast and manuverable on the water.

That's a pretty sharp looking boat! I can't wait to see it finished up.