View Full Version : 1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, some new pic's and video
175checkmate
01-14-2003, 11:25 AM
As I some how deleted the old post, here it is again. I bought the boat last March. It had been sitting in a barn for the last 2 years. I ran the boat on the trailer, ran ok, sounded like it was missing on a few. I figured clean the carbs and run it. Well as it turned out the 175hp that came with the boat was dead. I had a guy build a 2.4 200hp power head to stick on the mid. Carbs are a little bigger, exhaust is dry stacked and relieved, solid mounts installed. Runs great and sounds even better. The boat had a hyd. jackplate on it with no set back. The plate was worn out and will not be re-installed. I have a 5.5" setback plate that will go on when I re-rig in the spring. The boat ran 68.9 mph on GPS turning a 25p laser 2 @ 5800 rpmhttp://forums.screamandfly.com/pp311/data/500/2982checkmate929-med.jpg
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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
[This message was edited by 175checkmate on January 14, 2003 at 10:53 AM.]
[This message was edited by 175checkmate on January 15, 2003 at 04:07 PM.]
175checkmate
01-14-2003, 11:25 AM
As I some how deleted the old post, here it is again. I bought the boat last March. It had been sitting in a barn for the last 2 years. I ran the boat on the trailer, ran ok, sounded like it was missing on a few. I figured clean the carbs and run it. Well as it turned out the 175hp that came with the boat was dead. I had a guy build a 2.4 200hp power head to stick on the mid. Carbs are a little bigger, exhaust is dry stacked and relieved, solid mounts installed. Runs great and sounds even better. The boat had a hyd. jackplate on it with no set back. The plate was worn out and will not be re-installed. I have a 5.5" setback plate that will go on when I re-rig in the spring. The boat ran 68.9 mph on GPS turning a 25p laser 2 @ 5800 rpmhttp://forums.screamandfly.com/pp311/data/500/2982checkmate929-med.jpg
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/avatars/rooster_3.jpg
1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
[This message was edited by 175checkmate on January 14, 2003 at 10:53 AM.]
[This message was edited by 175checkmate on January 15, 2003 at 04:07 PM.]
175checkmate
01-14-2003, 11:27 AM
Anotherhttp://forums.screamandfly.com/pp311/data/500/2982checkmateblkcreek-med.jpg
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175checkmate
01-14-2003, 11:28 AM
The launch, gets out of the hole well.http://forums.screamandfly.com/pp311/data/500/2982checkmate9294-med.jpg
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Chris
01-14-2003, 11:33 AM
Here is a video of Gus' Mate. Enjoy! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Video (http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Video/110202.MPG)
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175checkmate
01-14-2003, 11:34 AM
Spraying a little water.http://forums.screamandfly.com/pp311/data/500/2035checkmate10-med.jpg
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175checkmate
01-14-2003, 11:43 AM
One at resthttp://forums.screamandfly.com/pp311/data/500/2035checkmate14-med.jpg
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175checkmate
01-14-2003, 11:45 AM
Can you have to much trim. I say nope, just throws the water higher.
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175checkmate
01-14-2003, 12:16 PM
I love this one.
http://gusporter.com/check1102.JPG
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175checkmate
01-14-2003, 01:08 PM
2.4 200hp, mod vp carbs, light weight cowl. The cowl reads 150 2.0L.
http://gusporter.com/Merc.JPG
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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Gus, that is a great looking Tri-Mate! I can't wait to see how it runs after you finished re-rigging it! What do you expect the speed to be now?! Awesome Boat... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
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175checkmate
01-15-2003, 08:01 AM
I would like to get in the mid 70's. I still have to put it back together and add duel cable steering.
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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifAwesome... 70 sounds great for your boat. There should be a place here where record speeds are kept. Keep with the good work with re-rigging the boat!
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
bdusted440
02-16-2003, 05:00 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 175checkmate:
As I some how deleted the old post, here it is again. I bought the boat last March. It had been sitting in a barn for the last 2 years. I ran the boat on the trailer, ran ok, sounded like it was missing on a few. I figured clean the carbs and run it. Well as it turned out the 175hp that came with the boat was dead. I had a guy build a 2.4 200hp power head to stick on the mid. Carbs are a little bigger, exhaust is dry stacked and relieved, solid mounts installed. Runs great and sounds even better. The boat had a hyd. jackplate on it with no set back. The plate was worn out and will not be re-installed. I have a 5.5" setback plate that will go on when I re-rig in the spring. The boat ran 68.9 mph on GPS turning a 25p laser 2 @ 5800 rpmhttp://forums.screamandfly.com/pp311/data/500/2982checkmate929-med.jpg
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/avatars/rooster_3.jpg
1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
[This message was edited by 175checkmate on January 14, 2003 at 10:53 AM.]
[This message was edited by 175checkmate on January 15, 2003 at 04:07 PM.]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
bdusted440
02-16-2003, 05:04 PM
Hi did you have to modify the transome for the v6. my 77 trimate say's it is only rated for a 120hp.
Chris
02-16-2003, 05:08 PM
Welcome to the board BD! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
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175checkmate
02-16-2003, 05:37 PM
The coast gaurd plate on mine reads 150hp max ( thats what the cowl reads). Look at the restoration pictures, thats the new transom. The old one was doing fine except for the rotted wood.
Welcome to the board, Would love to see pictures of your boat. Not many tri-mate owners left.
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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
Other then you two and another person I don't know, I have never seen another one. Very rare it seems unless I have been under a rock. What happened with yours first post????
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
CHECKMATE ZEUS
02-16-2003, 07:13 PM
Grate video! I didnt here any sound? fun to watch anyways!
I am the one who knows all!
It has sound doesn't it???
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
CHECKMATE ZEUS
02-16-2003, 08:17 PM
I am using a freinds computer. I dont have one right now....so I have to borrow. He isnt into boats, now this computer gets to do some fun boat talking.
I am the one who knows all!
Nice... I post from work sometimes...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
175checkmate
02-16-2003, 09:38 PM
Nope no sound, my camera doesent have it, I wish it did.
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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
Spend less money on 'glass and buy a camera.. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif LOL
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
175checkmate
02-16-2003, 10:44 PM
just bought this camera, just didn't know you could shoot a 60 sec. video with it.
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bdusted440
02-17-2003, 12:12 AM
Hey how do i upload pics of my trimate.I'm new to this computer thing.thanks http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
175checkmate
02-17-2003, 12:33 AM
you can e-mail them to me, my e-mail is in my profile.
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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
Yeah... Most of us have tried and failed to upload pics... I did e-mail Chris an image as your Avator. Here you as a normal member can only use URL's for images, meaning it has to be on a website already...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
marcus.in.calgary.ab.canad
04-11-2003, 11:16 PM
I love the boat, its so much like my 81 16.5' Predictor. I have a closed bow so its a bit cramped with the two kids. A 19p high five turns around 6200 rpm at 60 mph. Gonna post pics sometime for sure. love your boat, where is the water hole?
marcus
175checkmate
04-20-2003, 01:09 PM
Thanks for the kind words Marcus. Its been a labor of love/hate. I will post some new pictures when I get the boat moved up here.
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patricia
10-09-2003, 04:03 PM
My husband and i love your boat would love to see if you could take pictures of the inside a better view of the seats and stuff. We also just got a 1975 checkmate trimate we are redoing it i will send you pictures of it when we are done . My husband got a kick out of your boat now all he talks about is how nice your boat is . Thank you for any help you can give and pictures of the inside seats ect. Patricia
Chris
10-09-2003, 05:16 PM
Patricia!
Welcome to the board.
I'm looking forward to seeing some pics of your boat. I have a big soft spot for the older boats. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
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175checkmate
10-09-2003, 09:19 PM
Welcome to the board. Please show us your boat, the before during and after restoration pictures are helpfull. We can start a restoration toipic.
Good luck on the boat.
Also what motor are you running on the boat?
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Nigel
03-05-2004, 08:38 PM
Great video,I have a trimate 4, 1979. Inboard,I think she was originally fitted with a ford V6, but at some point in a very interesting history some one has put in a V8. 70 is impressive-I've only been up to about 55 knots, and the V8 is rated at 240hp, but it's heavy, so that probably why it doesn't go quite as well. Do you know of any others over here?
175checkmate
03-06-2004, 12:55 PM
Nigel, Welcome to the board. I have not seem many trimate period. Of the few I have seen they where all outboards. Would love to see some pictures of your boat. My email is checkedout@charter.net
Vodie
03-06-2004, 06:44 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Z06:
Other then you two and another person I don't know, I have never seen another one. Very rare it seems unless I have been under a rock. What happened with yours first post????
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Vodie
03-06-2004, 06:49 PM
The guy from nebraska...was saying he only knew of a couple tri mates.....i live in lincoln nebraska and have a 1978 checkmate that looks almost like the guy that post his 17ft metalflake gold and brown....150 horse tho....Itll pull a barefooter so its okay...love to ski behind my tri....great boat...hope to get a camera and post some pics...its in good shape...DVodehnal@earthlink.net(checkmates are the only way to go....hehehehhe)have a good one
175checkmate
03-06-2004, 08:07 PM
vodie, ANOTHER PERSON FROM THE LAND OF LITTLE WATER.
Very cool. And you own a clasic mate. It does not get any better than that. We will have to get together sometime.
175checkmate
04-16-2004, 01:47 PM
Bdusted440, I found the full size version of this picture.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=441945
cooperider
02-19-2005, 01:18 AM
Hey where did the video go to? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
175checkmate
02-19-2005, 11:40 AM
Coop, its in the 4th post from the start.
cooperider
02-22-2005, 05:31 PM
I know that but, when I click on it, it just takes me to the forums page. No video. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
Vodie
04-11-2005, 10:59 PM
hi gus...didnt know if ya got my message,made it threw the winter and had the tri-mate out twice now...just turned 50 last friday....ill keep up with those 20 yr olds(skiing in march)hehehehe .anyway the boats running good ...thought id say hi...hoping your doing well...as with your fast boat....vodie
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