New restoration - Checkmate predictor 16

[jacobgoona]

Hello

I am restoring an old checkmate predictor from the late 70s . Anyway I am going to pull the deck off and re-do the stringers , floors etc..

Any suggestions on the type of core that I should use ?

 

[ondarvr]

What's your budget and goal.

 

[bajansailor]

Welcome to the Forum Jacob.

For other readers, here is some reference info on the Checkmate Predictor - she seems to be 16' long.
1979 Checkmate Boats Inc PREDICTOR Standard Equipment, Boat Value, Boat Price & Craft Specs https://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/1979/Checkmate-Boats-Inc/PREDICTOR/10038820/Specs

There is also a Facebook Checkmate Owner's Group -
Checkmate Boat Owners https://www.facebook.com/groups/18012742464/

Here is a 1979 Predictor for sale -
Checkmate Predictor 1979 for sale for $6,000 https://boats-from-usa.com/checkmate/checkmate-predictor-188695

Jacob, that sounds like a pretty drastic re-build - what is the current condition of the deck, stringers floor etc?
Do you have any photos?

 

[jacobgoona]

I can send some photos later, I don't have the the boat gutted yet.

Yea it is an extensive rebuild but it needs it. Everything is rotted including the transom.

My goal for the boat is to have a nice lake boat, that does 50/60 mph and is solid ( as solid as these boats can get .. )

Thanks for the resources Bajansailor , that will be very helpful.

 

[ondarvr]

There is no right or wrong core, and sometimes no core is better.

My choice on stringers, hollow with generous limber holes. But there are various foam options and wood, they all work.

The price can vary a great deal, so budget can frequently become a deciding factor.

 

[Ike]

I love it (sarcasm) when people put ads up that don't show a full side view, full front, and full rear view. You really don't know what the boat looks like.