100+MPH 21' Mod-V w/twin mod. 2.5L & CLE's...SELL or TRADE?

[jrumon]

OK... wife is getting a little "concerned" with me and this 100+MPH water rocket I'm playing with...wants me to get a Checkmate BOW RIDER!!!

It's a 1990 SONIC 21'... boat was cutom built by JR Custom Marine and was factory rigged with twin Merc's. This boat is really trick...has a unique Mod-V hull design with mini-tunnels as lifting strakes and has a nice 12" wide pad running down the last 6' of the center. It also has the cool left-hand steering with center councel with the "airplane cockpit full of gauges", and the twin zero-effort style contols for both the motors in it...YES...it looks like this boat means business!!!

Motors are 1992-94 style 2.5L's with CLE counter-rotating lower units...Both motors are being freshened up and modified...(pre-mix, tuners, milled heads, reeds, velocity stacks, solid mounts, relieved center section, dry-stacked, ported, etc.)...they should pull around 245hp each @ 6500-7000rpm on premium 92 unleaded...(thats 490HP on a 21' boat weighing under 2000lbs water-ready)!!! Boat should run 100+ with the new Spenelli 30p clevers and some dial-in time...

Also has a matching 1990 Myco tandom axle trailer custom built for the boat...

Seriously BAD-A$$ water-toy!!! I will sell complete turn-key package or without the motors... and I will consider a TRADE for a clean 21'-23' Checkmate open bow!!! Jim

[jrumon]

OK... wife is getting a little "concerned" with me and this 100+MPH water rocket I'm playing with...wants me to get a Checkmate BOW RIDER!!!

It's a 1990 SONIC 21'... boat was cutom built by JR Custom Marine and was factory rigged with twin Merc's. This boat is really trick...has a unique Mod-V hull design with mini-tunnels as lifting strakes and has a nice 12" wide pad running down the last 6' of the center. It also has the cool left-hand steering with center councel with the "airplane cockpit full of gauges", and the twin zero-effort style contols for both the motors in it...YES...it looks like this boat means business!!!

Motors are 1992-94 style 2.5L's with CLE counter-rotating lower units...Both motors are being freshened up and modified...(pre-mix, tuners, milled heads, reeds, velocity stacks, solid mounts, relieved center section, dry-stacked, ported, etc.)...they should pull around 245hp each @ 6500-7000rpm on premium 92 unleaded...(thats 490HP on a 21' boat weighing under 2000lbs water-ready)!!! Boat should run 100+ with the new Spenelli 30p clevers and some dial-in time...

Also has a matching 1990 Myco tandom axle trailer custom built for the boat...

Seriously BAD-A$$ water-toy!!! I will sell complete turn-key package or without the motors... and I will consider a TRADE for a clean 21'-23' Checkmate open bow!!! Jim

[JUPITER PULSARE]

SOUNDS LIKE AN ORIGINAL JAY ROSS BOAT. JAY WAS A GREAT GUY AND A GREAT DESIGNER. IT'S TOO BAD THAT HE IS NO LONGER ASSOCIATED WITH SONIC.

[fnshrmaster]

Show us some pics jrumon!

[jrumon]

I'd love to...but this is a CHECKMATE sight and I don't want to chew up Chris's server space...
or maybe 1 photo???

If your interested in aquiring it...I can e-mail you "Sonic" photos directly....jrumon@yahoo.com

[fnshrmaster]

Whats the difference,post a Sonic for sale without a picture on a Checkmate site or with a picture on a Checkmate site?This site is for PEOPLE who like checkmates.I dont see why it would hurt if you posted an ad of a b*stard boat you bought out of ignorance.You still love Checkmates,right?

[fnshrmaster]

By the way im not trying to cause any problems.

[jrumon]

No problem... I'm hoping to finish up the motors and have it in the water by Memorial weekend. I'll send Chris a photo when I get it back together... It's his sight, I'll let him call the shots on posting it or not. YES, this is a killer "HOT BOAT", but I still want a Checkmate bowrider!
http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/surf.gif

[JUPITER PULSARE]

HEY JRUMON, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE RED PULSARE THAT KIP LISTED ON THE SITE? I THOUGHT THAT WOULD BE IN YOUR DRIVEWAY ALREADY..

[jrumon]

I just can't do the "all red" again. I sold my Warlock offshore last fall that was RED with black & gray stripes... too HOT, and too much maintainance!!! Kips boat is a good deal, but by the time I get a custom trailer, cover, and set it up with a 300X......$35000+ and I don't get my color choice??? http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

So I'm still looking... maybe some speed freak that wants this 21' Sonic "water missle" will swap me something I can use with the family! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[fnshrmaster]

How much are you looking to get out of it?What kind of trade?

[JUPITER PULSARE]

HEY JRUMON, IF YOU THINK RED IS HOT, TRY BLACK ON FOR SIZE!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif ON MY SECOND OUTING IN MY PUSLARE ON A 85+ DEGREE SUNNY DAY IN SOUTH FLORIDA, I HAD TO DANCE ACROSS MY DECK TO THE TUNE OF "HOT, HOT, HOT"! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif ACTUALLY IT WASN'T TOO BAD, WITH TOWEL DOWN IT WAS A NICE PLACE TO SUNBATHE.

[jrumon]

fnshrmaster... TRADE??? OFFERS??? I guess I'm open to anything of interest... The worst I can say is "NO THANKS"

[175checkmate]

Want to trade for a trimate, assembly required. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[jrumon]

Jupiter...Your NUTS!!! Having a black boat in that Florida sun is insain...how do you keep it from fade??? My last boat was red & Black and horrible to keep up! All black...sweet looking clean & shinney, but not for me (I have not desire to be a fried egg)!!!

175checkmate... Too small...I need a 21' open bow for the family! Get that thing together...boating season's here!!!

This Sonic is also simi-apart right now... I'm finishing up the motor builds (always more power)! Just got my new props...($$$$ when you have to buy two custom stainless)...twins are why cool except on the wallet and at the gas pump!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

[jrumon]

PRICE??? Woops...So you want to own this boat???

I will sell it COMPLETE or WITHOUT MOTORS:

Hull, trailer, cover...MUST SEE! $6000/offer?
(comes with all rigging ready for your power)

With motors & props...TURN KEY...$13,000???
(two modified 2.5L's with CLE lowers and a set of fresh $$$$ Merc 30p "lab'd" choppers)

Add up what the parts alone are worth and this is a steal of a deal!!! Boat is very solid but could use some minor detailing TLC to make it "mint"... the longer I have it, the nicer it gets (but the price will go UP depending on time and money I invest). This boats probably worth $17,000+ detailed and dialed in. Ya gotta see it to believe it! Sorry, no test "PILOTS"...

RARE BOAT and you can be the envy at the lake this summer... Yes... this things a mega ATTENTION GETTER for a SPEED FREAK (like me)!

Serious inquires or interested "trades"...
E-mail: jrumon@yahoo.com
Phone (evenings) 734-261-4351 Jim.

[jrumon]

I would consider TRADING this boat for about ANYTHING...."make me any offer my WIFE can't refuse" kinda thing??? (plus or minus cash difference either way)...any interest???

ANY similar value Checkmate???
Muscle car, Sports car, truck, suv...'98 & up?
Old classic car or muscle car (no projects)?
Sea-doo or Yamaha jet boat...'98 & up?
Sport cruiser, deck boat, and what else dear???
(wow...how sad is that list)!
Must keep wife happy so make me an offer! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif
WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED!!!..........Jim.

[Leedo Lanes]

Hey Jim,

Didn't you just sell a boat?? Did you ever have this one in the water? Sounds like you enjoy mixing things up every season...how are you gonna go to a bowrider??

[JUPITER PULSARE]

HEY JRUMON, KEEP THE BOAT, SELL THE WIFE!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[JUPITER PULSARE]

HEY JIM, I JUST HAD TO HIT YOU WITH THAT PRIOR REPLY. IT WAS TOO GOOD NOT TO POST IT!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/lol.gif AS FAR AS A BLACK BOAT IN FLORIDA, I'M FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO OWN A 2 CAR GARAGE WHERE MY PULSARE STAYS IN THE SHADE WHEN NOT BEING USED. AT A DIAGONAL I HAVE JUST ENOUGH ROOM (WITH ABOUT 6" TO SPARE) TO CLOSE MY GARAGE DOOR. I GUESS I'LL HAVE TO ADD MORE SETBACK!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

Hey jmuron,
send me the pics I'll upload them for you!
Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca
Saves Chris the server trouble and when the boat sells or when you wish, I can just take em down. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[jrumon]

Hey LEEDO... Yes, I just sold my Checkmate Spectra 170BR (was a nice boat but a bit too small for where I boat). I still have a few more water toys to "play" with...

1947 Chris Craft 22' Sportsman ("classic woody") also for sale...
1994 Dynasty SportJet
1990 Sonic w/Twin 2.5L's (for sale)
1992 Hobie Cat 16'
1988 Sunfish
2000 Sea-doo GTI's (2)
1995 Sea-doo HX
AND "ALWAYS LOOKING" for the next toy!!!

JUPITER PULSAIR... THANKS MAN, I LOVE THAT ONE!!! You brightened my day for sure... Too bad I would only be left with a roll of duct tape and a card-board boat (maybe some bayliner stickers to decorate it)!!!

ZO6... Photos coming soon (when I get time or someone seriously interested)... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

This Sonic is a FUN TOY to play with for sure, but again, I quote my wife "Isn't it time you get a family friendly performance boat"... Just remember those words when a 21' Pulsair with a 300X is in the garage!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[cooperider]

How about a 1985 Corvette with only 51000 miles.

[jrumon]

Thanks for the offer...if it was a 1990 & newer I go for it...those 73-89 Vette's are just too hard to sell when the time comes... http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif
But thanks anyway, Jim. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/surf.gif

[cooperider]

You got that right. Just sold my 89 vette last month. The 85 is next. Thanks for thinkin about it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[fnshrmaster]

Jim,Have you got the sonic up and running yet?Curious about your top speed and so forth.Let us know the progress on this unwanted water rocket!I know,when the boss says it must go,its GOTTA GO!I had to bring my mate home against the wifes will,she wanted a new 5th wheel.Well needless to say we have our old trailer and a new Starflight!As I always say,she will get over it. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/devil.gif

[jrumon]

Just got back from opening up my cottage... 4 days of ALL WORK and NO PLAY make me READY to do some time on this Sonic!!!

I need a speed fix bad! Starting the hull detailing this week... Just waiting on a few parts to finish up the motors.

Next weekend is shot (AGAIN), but aiming for June 11th for the "blast-off" date... http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[JUPITER PULSARE]

JRUMON, KEEP US POSTED ON THE SONIC ROCKET PROGRESS. DEFINITLY SOUNDS LIKE AN INTERESTING TOY...BY THE WAY, DON'T WEAR ANY BAGGY CLOTHING, YOU MIGHT BLOW OUT THE BACK OF THE BOAT!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jrumon]

Not a problem... but

NO WINDSHIELD = BUGS IN TEETH!!!

Still waiting for my lower units to be resealed and checked out...I hate waiting!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[mystery dad]

Jim,
I emailed and called about seeing the boat. Don't want to be a nuisance, I'm just jonesing for a new boat and this one seems to be right up my alley.

Cheers,
patrick

[enchanter21]

Hey, i might trade you for my 85 enchanter... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fnshrmaster]

Does this thing run yet jim?Speeds?Or did it sell before it was run?

[jrumon]

I've been out of the state for the past week+, and haven't had much time to wrench on it yet. I had to go fetch my two CLE lowers (guy never got them done yet either...I was having them inspected, set-up to specs, and resealed)...

I found someone else to do it next week...and while I'm at it, the starboard 2.5L powerhead had a little lower compression on a few holes than I liked (leakdown indicated bad rings)... I pulled the heads and the cylinder walls looked excellent so that powerhead is getting redone (honed/pistons/rings/etc.) to make it 100% also... I want everything to be right!!!

Probably won't be water ready until July 10th or so...But I have vacation time to burn so it should be SOON.... I'll keep you posted! Jim

[Z06]

Jim sent me some pictures to post of his boat. Here they are. I must add cool boat!!!!!!!!!1 http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
http://www3.sympatico.ca/christine.ellard/CheckmateBoats/Sonic.jpg
http://www3.sympatico.ca/christine.ellard/CheckmateBoats/Sonic2.jpg
http://www3.sympatico.ca/christine.ellard/CheckmateBoats/Sonic3.jpg
http://www3.sympatico.ca/christine.ellard/CheckmateBoats/Sonic4.jpg
http://www3.sympatico.ca/christine.ellard/CheckmateBoats/Sonic5.jpg

[JUPITER PULSARE]

THAT IS ONE BAD-ASS LOOKING TOY!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif WISH IT WAS IN MY COLLECTION!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[jrumon]

STILL "AVAILABLE"...

If you want some attention... this boat is it!!

All the motor mods were done, everything gone thru, freshed up and built right (solid mounts, velocity stacks, WH39 carbs, relieved midsections (drilled like factory 280 sport), exhaust can removed, flow ported exhaust adapter and tuner, modified cooling, 33cc performance heads, etc.). Motors run AWESOME!!!

HOW FAST??? I don't know yet... Spent a few hours of break-in at a local lake dialing everything in... 45mph speed limit and a sheriff that was ready to write a ticket so I kept it cool...all I can say is this things a BEAST!!!

I hope to get more seat time on the "big lake" this weekend (no speed limit) to dial it in, air it out, and post some GPS numbers... Jim.

[fnshrmaster]

Is the sonic still for sale?What kind of trade are you looking for?Let me guess,a pulsair bowrider?Thats what everybody seems to want these days.The closed bow looks nice but sure isnt very practical.Whats the selling price?

[jrumon]

YES... SONIC is together and running awesome...motor mods ALL done, lower units done, running great and sounds KILLER!!! Top speed is yet to be determined...getting 90+ on GPS (not wide open) buts carbs are jetted rich right now and I'm running about 45:1 premix oil ratio to be safe. It's hard for me to get the water conditions for a safe top end on Lake Huron and I really should put some EGT's on the motors to fine tune them before I put the hammer all the way down!!!

CASH OR TRADES??? Wife wants it G-O-N-E!!!!!!
$13,900 in Boat Trader... $13,000 cash takes?

[jrumon]

TOP SPPED = 102.1MPH on GPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally got some hours on the boat... water conditions were A-1 all weekend so I played and played, and got some GPS numbers...

60MPH cruise speed @ 4000 RPM...
96MPH with 4 adults @ 1/2 tanks of fuel...
100.9MPH with 2 adults...
102.1MPH with just me!!!

For all you techno's, thats 7000+RPM swinging a set of 31P "Lab" clevers, boat is supprisingly stable on the pad at speed... anyone have a set of 32's to try??? Jim.

So do I sell, trade, or drive my wife nuts???

[fnshrmaster]

Drive the wife nuts!

[jrumon]

The wife is NUTS...(she married me)!!!!

HERE'S a good one: My son & I were were out playing in the Sonic doing some mild passes (mid 80's)... Buzzing along, the fastest I've ever taken him in a boat (he will be 10 soon), he leans over and yells to me "IS THAT ALL IT'S GOT???"... I think I've created a MONSTER! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

[JUPITER PULSARE]

NO JRUMON, YOU BUILT THE MONSTER. WHAT YOU CREATED IS THE LITTLE MONSTER THAT WANTS TO DRIVE THE BIG MONSTER!!! AND THAT MY FRIEND WILL REALLY DRIVE YOUR WIFE NUTS!!!!

[jrumon]

Jupiter Pulsare... How True!!! He is really a little "motorhead"...and turns 10 at the end of October. He's been riding a ATV quad since 4 and had a chance to drive one of my brother-in-laws 8' mini-hrdro with a 6 horse... he really seamed to dig it! Reminds me of my childhood days and I started at 7!!! I'm sure as he gets older... we'll have a ton of more fun. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

P.S. BOAT IS AVAILABLE...$13,000 is a STEAL!!!!
(bring CASH and we'll go for a ride)! Jim.

[jrumon]

Only a few weeks left for any 100+MPH "TEST CO-PILOTS"...bring a tooth brush to get the bugs out of your teeth afterwards!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Boats worth about $17,000 if parted out! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif
...Sonic 21 hull & Myco tandom trailer...$6500?
...Fresh modified 2.5L (245hp) Merc motors with CLE offshore performance lowers...$9500 (pair)
...Merc 31p "lab" cleever props...$1000 (pair)

Asking $13,900/offer/trade in Boat Trader...
Will take $13,000 CASH outright turn-key 100+MPH

TRADE??? I will consider ANY TRADE...(plus or minus cash difference)? The worst I can say is "thanks anyway"....FAMILY BOAT, CAR, TRUCK, SUV, MUSCLE CAR (old or newer), etc...... http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif Jim.

TRADES??? OFFERS??? jrumon@yahoo.com

[fnshrmaster]

If things work out this may be my new rig,so if you have been thinking about buying this bad a$$ water missle,run,I mean RUN to the bank.First come first served,money talks and bayliners SUCK!So get your greenbacks together and head to the greater detriot area and see MR.Rumon to get your speed machine before I do! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[fnshrmaster]

OOPS,I jumped the gun too soon!Found another toy and traded the flight for it!Lake Michigan here I come!(unless it freezes first!) http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif

[fnshrmaster]

Good luck with the sale jim,I think if I would have brought your boat home it may have been my new home.Doesnt look like a very comfy for sleeping,but whos sleeping at 102? http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[jrumon]

Kurt (fnshrmaster)... Glad the trade with Kip worked out... sure will be better for your boy's, your wife, and Lake Michigan! The Sonic is a whole different ANIMAL... probably the ONLY reason I'm selling it is to get more "family friendly" and back into a CHECKMATE!

Anyway... I wonder what else I can do to it over the winter...maybe some updates?
Gaffrig gauges???
GPS speedo???
EGT gauges???
New style alien motor cowlings???
A set of 32P lab clevers???
Detail everything to look like the $60,000+ new boat equivelents out there???

Woops...REALITY CHECK!!! Wifes says sell it!
>>> SONIC 21 IS STILL AVAILABLE<<<

$13,000 CASH FIRM steals it (turn-key 100+mph)
or
$6,500 hull, rigging, trailer, cover...
or
CONSIDER TRADES... boat, car, truck, or ???

(hey Kip...got any more C'mates to swap?) http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[cooperider]

Actually I think he has a real nice Starflight for sale. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[fnshrmaster]

Did the Sonic sell yet?I bet come springtime she will be gone in a flash.

[jrumon]

THIS SONIC's AVAILABLE STILL!!! $13,000 cash or possible TRADE? http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif

I have it on Scream & Fly... lots of nibbles and tire-kickers, one guy even wanted to know why so cheap... too many lame a$$'s I guess! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sick.gif

Anyhow, I have it priced almost $4000 UNDER SPRING MARKET so I can start shopping for the family C'Mate...and it's still here unbelieveably (no one has come to see it yet)! The first one that does and it'll be G-O-N-E in a heart-beat! This boat would cost $60K to duplicate!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

Oh well... so people are either stupid or broke... lots of deamers and no cash! I might just have to wait for spring and make a few extra grand towards the family friendly CHECKMATE... http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Jim.

[jrumon]

YES... It's tucked away safely for the winter, but is STILL AVAILABLE!!!

FIRST $13,000 cash owns this BEAST!

[175checkmate]

You really need to sell this boat. I keep comming back to it. $$'s all screwed up right now or I would have a new replacment for the tri-mate.

[jrumon]

Ya... I REALLY hate to sell it also... it's one serious BAD-A$$ BOAT!!! It just doesn't fit in the family scope of things well... http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

The other issue is that I'm WAY UNDER SPRING PRICE by about $3-4K...maybe I should be asking $16,900/offer??? But no takers (or lookers) for $13,000 FIRM as of yet!!! Oh well, no loss, and it will sell for more in the spring... http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/brickwall.gif

Plus, If it doesn't sell by spring, I may end up going something stupid, like putting these 2.5L twins on a certain Starflight my "WIFE" is getting! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[fnshrmaster]

Twins?On a Starflight?Jim,You are an ANIMAL!I want a ride! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

[anitataylor]

hi are the engines carbs no fuel inject no oil inject-can they run on regular 87 or 89 gas are there 25 inch shafts how is the compression in each cylinder better then 120? thanks selling the motors without the engines or as a package deal. thankyou

[jrumon]

FYI...MOTORS... These are 2.5L carb motors...both freshly modified summer of 2004. They are both tuned and jetted to run on 91+ octane premium pump gas and premix the oil with Merc premium pre-mix at 40:1 (no oil injection). They have performance head work, so higher compression than stock... Compression test was 135-140psi on all 12 holes Oct-2004 (they will run OK on 89 marina fuel if jetted up a bit). They are 20" shafts and have the merc racing offshore CLE lower units (2-hole, shiftable F-N-R, straight skeg style). I would consider selling the motors AS A MATCHING PAIR but only if I get buyers lined up for #1. hull/trailer, and #2 motors (with or without Merc LAB props).

Care to make an offer on them and how soon would you need them??? I may still have an interested buyer in the hull from a month or so back.

[jrumon]

http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gifPLEASE!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif
SOMEONE BUY THIS BEAST before I do something stupid like put these twins on the STARFLIGHT!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/devil.gif

Anyone want to TRADE a 300PM and some cash for this boat??? Hint...Hint...CRAIG! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

P.S. SEE photos back on the 1st or 2nd page...

[jrumon]

HELP... A guy in Florida wants it, but looking for someone interested in making some cash for delivering it from SE Michigan to Florida??? Anyone heading that way that is interested in making some extra CASH please let me know! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/Eyecrazy.gif
Thanks, Jim.

[captainmorgan]

thats what i need. my friend builds motors and
we have lots of 2.4 and 2.5's but i dont want to
put twins on my 85 enchanter yet. want to put them on about a 24 v-bottom, if you know where on is? my "merc man" is a merc genious, and he
can shave enough horsepower out of my 2.5l, 200,
that im beating 225 opti maxes, and 300 v8 evins
on boats like mine. seen 79mph on gps. i want to
leave my set-up as is, and go 3 litre, but ill
do anything. id like to see yours

[Tweed]

Hmmmm....Interesting boat. Is the hull like a Hygrostream Valaro? Sounds like it. With 490 hp that modified air packer should go way, way over 100+, Right?

[jrumon]

Please...NO comparison to a hydrostream!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sick.gif

This is a 21'6" boat with 8' wide beam. It's more similar to a Superboat 21 or Challanger 21 with a little shallower hull, special tunnel-type lifting strakes, and a flat pad for stability in the 100+MPH zone. This is a heavy lay-up boat (offshore quality) and tips the scales at about 2500lbs with the twin Mercs. It will also handle running in 18" chop with ease! Best speed so far was 102.1mph GPS and really needs more prop (32p's)? I bet with some bigger props, a set of EGT's so I can fine tune jetting...I bet 110mph is possible! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[jrumon]

SALE IS PENDING...bigobass1 in West Palm, Fl. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
(fnshrmaster may be hauling it to Florida for him)..what a great guy!!! Thanks for the offer Kurt!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

I'm going to MISS this one..... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Oh well, maybe it's time to get that 300Promax for the Starflight!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[fnshrmaster]

No problem Jim,Glad to help out. Now get that 300 pm,I want a ride! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/Eyecrazy.gif

[jrumon]

fnshrmaster...
The deal with Brad on the Sonic should be wrapped up this week, and I appreciate the "delivery deal" your willing to take on... I'm going to owe you one some day for sure! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifJim.

FYI, I have an offer in on a 300PM for the Starflight... http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif

[jrumon]

Kurt, thanks for the offer, but Brad is sending up one of his guys to get it next week. Looks like your plane ride down & back will be a lot nicer than hauin' a boat 1200 miles! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[jrumon]

Holly Cow!!! I can't believe how many "hits" this post has... Kinda like the ATTENTION this boat gets at the dock!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

I'm going to miss this one for sure... Still hiding in my garage due to the snow, but on it's way to the "fun-shine state" shortly! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I guess the 300 Promax Starflight will get me by... http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif Jim.