Finally some V8 pics

[Rob'Z]

Well as of last weekend I have a new speed record for my '87 Starflite. I hit 70.3 on GPS at about 3/4 to 7/8 throttle. My 24p Raker is just too small and the rpm shoots to 7500 before I can reign it in. I have a 29p Allison cut Chopper on the way so we'll see what that does for me.

Anyway on to the pics.

My brother and I heading out to warm her up.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/brosinboat.jpg

My girlfriend and my brother and his wife relaxing in the Mate.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing4.jpg

Nice shot of the offshore mid, it sounds incredible!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portside1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portrear1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portrear2.jpg

And finally the money shot. ;)
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/starfront1.jpg

[teamhart2]

BOTM material there for sure! Real pretty lake

[CHECK16]

Great pics Rob.I'll bet that V8 sounds sweet with that mid section.Can't wait to see what you get for M.P.H. with the right prop.:cheers

[kct11]

great pictures.

[JUPITER PULSARE]

Guess I should remove my S&F response referring you to checkmate-boats.com! You're already here!;) With the correct setup, you boat should be capable of speeds into the upper 80's..maybe low 90's! Alot will have to do with setback, gearcase, and prop sellection. With the heavy V8, I don't think you would need more than 10" setback..foot throttle, solid mounts, coned lower with low water pickups, hyd. steering & jackplate, DAH Chopper 29-30, goggles, kill switch and an Xtra pair of boxers should get you there!:bigthumb: Be safe!

[Reed]

Awesome pics that is a great looking boat

[Boston Predictor]

Definitely boat of the month pics. I bet that thing sounds insane echoing off thoes cliffs and canyons! I can't wait to visit Arizona again. It is one of the most beautifull places on earth.

[claupie]

Yup...BOTM... :thumb:

[175checkmate]

Great shots of the boat. :thumb:

[Rob'Z]

Thanks fellas, I appreciate the kind words. It really puts a smile on my face to see other Checkmate guys (and boaters in general) take interest in what I'm building. It is such a blast to drive and it sounds wonderful with the offshore mid. I've wanted a Starliner/Starflite since I was a kid, probably about 13 years old, and no other boat manufacturer out there ever caught my attention. Now here I am 13 years later with my Starflite and now look what it's become. I never thought I'd have such a beast of a motor hanging off the back but circumstances (fire back in 10/07) have made me focus more on the boat and it has come along way in a short time. I'm currently finishing up a new trailer for it and next comes the buffing of the gelcoat. Will it ever be complete?

I'd love to meet up with some of you guys but you all (I guess it's me really) are so far away. Hopefully jgreen and I can finally meet up this July when I'm in MN on vacation. Yes I will have the boat in tow. Maybe I could do a tour of sorts, stop at a major water hole in every state along the way. :)


Rob

[appollo1]

Great looking boat. When are you going to be in MN? Always looking for a few more Mates to run the St. Croix.

[Rob'Z]

July 3rd through the 15th or so.

[jallen355]

Nice shots, man!

[appollo1]

July 3rd through the 15th or so.
If you are going to be around the Twin Cities let me know and we can go hit the river.

[Old Hickory]

awsome ride! great pics, and I agree....BOTM material:thumb:


Hick

[PapaMaC]

very nice! The scenery is almost as if you were setting up a BOTM photo shoot :surf:.