Where are you from?

[Chris]

I know we have members from the U.S. and Canada, but I was wondering how many of the 50 States we have represented and how many of the Canadian provinces.

So state your state or province I'll add your name to the list and let's see how we do.

[Chris]

United States:

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona: pete, sunrider
Arkansas: HOT H20, BBB, Dwayne, persuader72715
California: Exciterman, TEAMBAJASUCKS
Colorado
Connecticut: markmdz, Red_Dogg, wetvette, 85Predictor120, orangecrush, The_Black_Knight, borg
Delaware: russcarlisle
Florida: MrWick, RedNosePitBull, John Pickett, CJT, chkmte, Mikevr007, enchanter21, Anthem of the Sun, Commando
Georgia: toast, convincor97, TheMaxx
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois: bdusted440, Kev, Bert, tbacha, MikeW, JAnderson, gla, boatsrme
Indiana: Merc-Mate, foyboy, supergenius74, jet tech, dgmccall, chad c, MERC 225, Indiana, hydroslide
Iowa: Bill, Craig
Kansas: checkmate626
Kentucky: Disturbed, honda herb, Dave Brinkley, TRsCheckmate
Louisiana: jwh445
Maine: 85predictor, thunder
Maryland: Lance, GAMBLER, chinaride, DONCONVINCER, AP
Massachusetts: Mopar Matt, Shaun: AWelsh, 85diplomat, Shaun, trd4runner3l, mistertoadie, Geoff Kellum, mad max
Michigan: Mike D, JW, Checkmate243, Riley, BUKKAKIBLASTER, Jet_Dub, Pulsareproud, Follis38, mike240zt, flo, Big "Z", illMATTic bakedgoods222, Pat-MX15, over board, merc245, Convincor283, joezt280, Redboat, Ynnad, fnshrmaster, sprusak1, bedmx, Mich Pulse, addgasgofast, triplextruble, Pratical Magic, t, gtrumpet, Diplomat82, badassb
Minnesota: C-mate 280, boardhed, jkeiper, Alan, pulse185, FASTROG, Kevin Russell
Mississippi: Will
Missouri: c durell, 1BADMATE, marquis4506
Montana
Nebraska: 175Checkmate
Nevada
New Hampshire: Leedo Lanes, CHECKNIT, benc
New Jersey: SHARKEYMARINE, Surf Bum, CLAUDE MABES, RaisingKane, dcp, check22, JJFRASE, ilovecrashing00, Seamate, FRANK, wishihadalakehouse, Ruus G., TruckinMatt
New Mexico
New York: Eriktheviking, vinny p., New York, Dave T, Hooper, Burke, mike a, nicody, F150GT, SLAYER, INXS, J.B., Brian, conv240, Enforcer 24, mate229, BOB'S283, Diane, 91 GTX, cor124, MR.VISION22, John B, Dr. Phil, 82 Predictor, brian s, centur508, dlcss396
North Carolina: TaySikes, Tommy, QST4IT, Tommy, samjr, lovethemates2, TaySikes, elcomm03
North Dakota: ndmate, CM FARGO, jemckay
Ohio: jmorganste, JV, fastskipper, seeing clearly, Checkmate78, CheckmateOhio, Stretch, cooperider, Top Gun, leggo4x4, PDW, convincor26, the sMac, firecatgreen, alwaysredee, LakeRaider
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania: j davis, jgoshow, Mooneys
Rhode Island: billm, ckmate225, manny dias, DaveJ.
South Carolina: eaksta, BullittBen, Taz, saltair
South Dakota
Tennessee: posta, Tennessee Pulsare
Texas: Vmax, Tejas Raz, daren34, Soup to Nuts, Big Dave, Tristan M, The Mate, happy, rsscoggins, bowtie
Utah
Vermont: Ethan Swain
Virginia: 89 Maxxum, wickedrister, Hemibee, VA Beach, VaPredictor, wickedrister, Shat Mat
Washington: bad61ss, Idaho Persuader, montiboats24
West Virginia
Wisconsin: Gslinger, pete j, Hoodlum, kegonsa kid
Wyoming: okeyo

Canada:

British Columbia: Moore, bostoncan
Alberta: marcus
Saskatchewan
Manitoba: Mark, petersfield
Ontario: Chris, Chevy Z, Malibu, Sid Deville, MX-13, Persuader183, JohnR, Crave2WaterSkii, Bruce, CDN_CADS, Chris E, lemire, Dave Y., deluxerman, Yukon, ahunter, tsunami, TCAT
Quebec: sonoma, claupie
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
P.E.I.
Nunavut
Yukon
Northwest Territories

Europe:

Holland: senator-holland, Bubba
Germany: checki

Russia(Moscow): Peter-Mos

I'll edit this as we gather everyone's location. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[MoparMatt]

Massachusetts

[Z06]

Thanks for getting me in there. I know another Ontario folk, who is it...
Ah yes Malibu.

[disturbed]

Western Kentucky

[Chris]

OK...I added you fellas....keep em coming. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[gslinger]

Wisconsin

[Eriktheviking]

NEW YORK http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[pete j]

Wisconsin

[Sid Deville]

Another Ontario ......Go Leafs

[Z06]

LEAFS??!!
GO SENS GO
THEY GOING ALL THE WAY!!!!
sorry http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[mike d]

MICHIGAN HERE

[JW]

Me and Checkmate243 also Michigan, add two.

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[vinny p.]

Long Island, New York

The land of the forever winter of 2002/2003 http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[Z06]

Out in Manitoba, or someplace over there, it got up to 25 today!!!!! Thats HOT!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[bdusted440]

Machesney,ILLINOIS :thumb:

[Bill]

Davenport, IA :)

[Chris]

Ok...got all the above ones....keep 'em coming. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ndmate]

North Dakota / Minnesota

[Riley]

Michigan, way up north in the Upper Peninsula. And to all of you Leafs and Senators fans.....sorry guys, but the Red Wings are going to repeat!

[Craig]

Dubuque, Iowa

[toast]

Atlanta Georgia

[Z06]

Originally posted by Riley:
Michigan, way up north in the Upper Peninsula. And to all of you Leafs and Senators fans.....sorry guys, but the Red Wings are going to repeat!

Ottawa isn't looking good
3-0 loss to Ottawa :sick:

[Kev]

Illinois

[TaySikes]

Wilmington, North Carolina!!!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Chris]

Originally posted by ndmate:
North Dakota / MinnesotaWhich is it bro? Pick one...

[Chris]

Ok everyone up to here is added...still waiting for the definitive answer from ndmate

[Checkmark]

Also from the land of the "forever winter"
NY http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[Mark]

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1985 Diplomat! I have a cottage on an island at Lake of the Woods, Ontario. A boaters heaven that will take a lifetime to explore.

[Shaun]

Somerset, Massachusetts(50 miles south of Boston)

[Dave T]

New York

[okeyo]

Wyoming

[Chris]

OK, I've added everyone up to this point.

Hey Mark, it's great to see we've got another Canadian province represented! :thumb:

[Z06]

GO CANADA GO...

[MX-13]

Another Ontario boy :)

Mx-13 Merc 65 hp

[Hot H2O]

Jonesboro, Arkansas..USA
near Memphis,Tennessee)

[Chris]

Added all those ones too. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ndmate]

I live on the ND side, Work on the MN side and do 99% of my boating around the Detroit Lakes, MN area..

tks

[marcus.in.calgary.ab.canad]

Calgary,Alberta,Canada

:thumb:

[BUKKAKIBLASTER]

Grand haven Michigan-Coast Guard city USA Owner of 1997 280ZT. Think summer!!!!!

[Chris]

Got all those ones. :thumb:

[Persuader183]

Ontario

[Z06]

Good to see another Ontarioian... (I made that up... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif) I don't think thats what we are called, I just like it...

[Lance]

You can knock out Maryland with me!

[Chris]

I knocked that sucker out Lance!

And I added Persuader to the good Ontarian's list. :thumb:

[jmorganste]

Ohio

[Chris]

Originally posted by jmorganste:
OhioYou're on there! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[JV]

Ohio here

[Chris]

Make it two... :)

[175checkmate]

Originally posted by BUKKAKIBLASTER:
Grand haven Michigan-Coast Guard city USA Owner of 1997 280ZT. Think summer!!!!!

No way, A fellow person from Grand Haven. I was born and raised there. My dad ownes C-way partystore. I am trying to get up there this summer for vacation. Going to spend a day with JW and air out his mate.


Oh and I am currently in Alliance NE

[AWelsh]

Massachusetts

Convincor 270

[Chris]

I've added everyone up to here. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[exciterman]

San Diego, Ca

[JW]

Gotcha Exciterman, welcome to the board!!

[BUKKAKIBLASTER]

:thumb: 175 bought many beers from party store,hope to seeya this summer look for the big guy in the ZT280 white/purple stripes.SEE YA http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Will]

North Mississippi here

[Hooper]

New York, New York. Been running checkmates since 1986.

[Chris]

Gotcha Will and Hooper. :thumb:

[Burke]

New York

[SHARKEYMARINE]

Jersey "At the shore!" http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[C-mate 280]

Prior Lake Minnesota For all you canadian hockey fans Go MINNNESOTA WILD ALL THE WAY !!! I took the PULSE out first run of the season after moving the jack plate up and sanding the bottom of the hull and sharpening the edges and squeezed 3 more MPH out of her. 88 MPH Gps. I run a 185 pulse- 280 merc- 12 inch set back and prop shaft even with the pad.

[Chris]

Got all those ones too. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[MERC-MATE]

NEW TO THE BOARDS BUT NOT CHECKMATES! I LIVE 10 MILES SOUTH OF LAKE MONROE IN SOUTHERN INDIANA. USED TO LIVE NORTHEAST OF INDY,OKC, AND EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI AS I'M WHAT YOU CALL A GM GYPSY.

[JW]

I just added Merc-Mate and Follis38 (Go Michigan!)

[83Entertainer]

North Little Rock, AR

[Surf Bum]

New Jersey(somebody has to be (ROFLOL)

[mike240zt]

HELL, Michigan Just south east of Lansing north west of Ann Arbor

[Surf Bum]

Hmmmm...Looks like the Devils this year guys http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[JohnR]

Ontario, Muskoka, Lake of Bays - Pulse 186

[175checkmate]

Welcome JohnR, Injoy the board

[markmdz]

Holdin' it down over here in Connecticut.

[Chris]

Added all those ones. :thumb:

[flo]

MICHIGAN

GO BLUE

[85diplomat]

Massachusetts!!!

[fastskipper]

OHIO

[seeing clearly]

Toronto,OHIO TRY FINDING THAT ON A MAP. By the way, what is this wannabe that keeps poping up under my name? I don't wannabe nothing...

[senator-holland]

from nunspeet holland that's the next stop after Amsterdam
i bet you can't find it in your map.

I think i'm the guy that pays the most for his transport of his checkmate from the factory in the US.

I own a senator from 1990 5.7 260HP. Maybe can anybody tell me what custom edition means by checkmate. i have a plate in front of the dashboard "custom edition"
my painting is also different.

[c durell]

86' STARLINER 2.6XP 235HP EVINRUDE.24P RAKER
ST PETERS, MO. JUST 25 MILES WEST OF ST LOUIS

[MrWick]

I hail from Orlando,Florida for the past 20 years but I started my checkmate carrier in 1980 in Ohio just a few miles from Bucyrus,the home of Checkmate an have visited the plant several times.

[89 Maxxum]

Virginia Beach, Virginia - 89 Maxxum

[Chris]

I've added all the above too. And a special welcome to senator-holland our first member from Europe! Very cool! :thumb:

[billm]

billm-R.I.

[mike a]

Upstate N.Y
GO BILLS!

[Chris]

I've added those to the list. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Big \"Z\"]

Pinckney MI. If I am not mistaken, Michigan is in the lead???

[RedNosePitBull]

Lake City Florida, Close enough to Gainesville to hear them Gators growl!!!! :thumb: http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif :bounce:

[John Pickett]

I am from Lake City Also.

[85Predictor]

I'm from Maine!!
"Summers are short"

[nicody]

This is my First Post seems like a Great site.
Long Island New York

[bakedgoods222]

Saginaw River/ Auburn, MI
bakedgoods222

[Chris]

Ok I've added those too. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[CLAUDE MABES]

NEW JERSEY, CLAUDE MABES I'M NEW TO THIS FORUM AND BOATING. I JUST BOUGHT AN '85 STARFLITE FROM DOWN IN FLORIDA. HAVEN'T PICKED IT UP YET BUT LOOKING FORWARD TO IT

[bad61ss]

Vancouver (well, Ridgefield actually), Washington

[Bubba]

Hello guys,

i live in holland.
i own a 89, checkmate starflite 21 ft custom made from epoxy.
with a 225 EFI Mercury 00, cmc lift , kiekhaefer trimtabs,
i just bought the boat 2 weeks ago, my englisch is not thet good sorry for that, i hope you can read this.

regards Sake

[Z06]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bubba:
Hello guys,

i live in holland.
i own a 89, checkmate starflite 21 ft custom made from epoxy.
with a 225 EFI Mercury 00, cmc lift , kiekhaefer trimtabs,
i just bought the boat 2 weeks ago, my englisch is not thet good sorry for that, i hope you can read this.

regards Sake

Sake From HOLLAND<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


WELCOME TO THE BOARD!

We now have 2 members from Europe. I'm sure you'll get along with out other member senator-holland I'm sure if you share the same interests as all of us, Checkmate Boats, you'll get along fine and don't worry about your spelling, as long as we understand or sound the words.... Welcome again... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif If you have any pics of your boat, I can get them posted for you. Just e-mail me at Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca

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[senator-holland]

welkom bubba!

eindelijk een andere checkmate in nederland gevonden...
dacht dat er niet veel andere mate's waren..
mijn senator staat ook op deze site...

groetjes helmich (senator holland)

[Chris]

Thanks for joining the board Bubba! I put the pic of your boat you sent me up in the member's rides thread. Here is a link for everyone, so they can check it out. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Member's Rides (http://www.checkmate-boats.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=8626072361&f=3506095561&m=9556084761&r=7656035793#7656035793)

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[Z06]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by senator-holland:
welkom bubba!

eindelijk een andere checkmate in nederland gevonden...
dacht dat er niet veel andere mate's waren..
mijn senator staat ook op deze site...

groetjes helmich (senator holland)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey Senator I translated that for the rest of us english boys...

Welcome Bubba

Final someone else checkmate in the netherlands find.. Thought that it not much other extents were. My senator stands also on these site.

Greeting helmich (senator-holland)

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[senator-holland]

WOW i have to be carefull what i write...



http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Z06]

Well probably 95% of the members won't be able to get it. I know how I got my ways.... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[MX-13]

Z its called translater.com http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/lol.gif

Mx-13 Merc 65 hp

[Z06]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MX-13:
Z its called translater.com http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/lol.gif

Mx-13 Merc 65 hp
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

More like freetranslations.com http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I can't fool teens like myself...

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[harleyherb]

Paducah, Kentucky We ride on Kentucky Lake (Western KY....but still UK fans)

Herb Martin

[Bert]

Illinois

[foyboy]

From Upland, Indiana. 95 perusader218 We boat on the Salamonie Reservoir. Never saw another Checkmate on waters in my area.

[F150GT]

Add two more from upstate New York, We run lake Ontario and the finger lakes.

F150GT

[SLAYER]

HELLO FELLOW BOATERS,
I AM FROM LONG ISLAND AND OWN A 1979 CHECKMATE.
I JUST PICKED IT UP FOR THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS
(BOAT,MOTOR AND TRAILER),YES I STOLE IT!!!
IF ANYONE KNOWS OR HAVE ANY PICS FOR THIS YEAR PLEASE E-MAIL ME,AS I AM TRYING TO RESTORE IT BACK TO THE BEATUY SHE WAS.
THANKS FOLKS
SLAYER.

[Chris]

I've added all those members too!

Welcome to the board everyone. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[supergenius74]

Fort Wayne, INDIANA. oh no the water is starting to get cold already, arg! We spend most out time on lake james and lake wawasee here in northern IN. Every time I take my '73 mx-15 out people act like its a classic car they haven't seen in years, lots of compliments and stories, I love it!

hobbies this expensive and addictive should be illeagle

[GAMBLER]

DANIEL SWANSON AND PATRICK SWANSON BOTH FROM MARYLAND. WE ARE INTERESTED IN FINDING MORE PEOPLE WITH CHECKMATES IN OUR AREA, PLEASE E-MAIL ME.
GAMBLERR@HOTMAIL.COM
THANK YOU.

[Chris]

Thanks!

I added you both to the list. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[CLAUDE MABES]

YO CHRIS, CONGRATS ON THE ANNIVERSARY, IT'S A GREAT FORUM WITH A REALLY GOOD BUNCH OF GUYS AND THAT'S WHAT KEEPS THE MEMBERSHIP CLIMBING. THANKS FOR THE E-MAIL. I ALSO WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I'M FROM JERSEY NOT NEW YORK AS YOU HAVE ME LISTED, ABOUT 30 MILES SOUTH OF SHARKEYMARINE. I HAVE A PLACE IN SURF CITY ON LONG BEACH ISLAND AND PUT MY STARFLITE IN AT SHIP BOTTOM. CONGRATS AGAIN CLAUDE

C-MABES

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CLAUDE MABES:
YO CHRIS, CONGRATS ON THE ANNIVERSARY, IT'S A GREAT FORUM WITH A REALLY GOOD BUNCH OF GUYS AND THAT'S WHAT KEEPS THE MEMBERSHIP CLIMBING. THANKS FOR THE E-MAIL. I ALSO WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I'M FROM JERSEY NOT NEW YORK AS YOU HAVE ME LISTED, ABOUT 30 MILES SOUTH OF SHARKEYMARINE. I HAVE A PLACE IN SURF CITY ON LONG BEACH ISLAND AND PUT MY STARFLITE IN AT SHIP BOTTOM. CONGRATS AGAIN CLAUDE

C-MABES <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Thanks for the kind words Claude!

I'll get that location changed ASAP.

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[Z06]

WICKEDRISTER, VIRGINIA MEMBER.THAT'S 2 OF US.

(moved from other thread for member (WICKEDRISTER)

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[Chris]

Got that one...

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[boardhed]

MinEsOta!

[TEAMBAJAMARINE.COM BLOWS]

Ventura, California

TEAMBAJAMARINE.COM blows

[Crave2WaterSkii]

Ontario, Canada

[Chris]

I've added all those to the list...thanks folks. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[jkeiper]

Eagle Lake Minnesota. We run the local lakes and trailer to Hastings, Mn. where we run the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers. Just bought the Checkmate this year.

Jim

Hot babes and cool boats.

[tbacha]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chris:
United States:

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas: HOT H20
California: Exciterman, TEAMBAJASUCKS
Colorado
Connecticut: markmdz
Delaware
Florida: MrWick, RedNosePitBull, John Pickett
Georgia: toast
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois: bdusted440, Kev, Bert
Indiana: Merc-Mate, foyboy, supergenius74
Iowa: Bill, Craig
Kansas:
Kentucky: Disturbed, honda herb
Louisiana:
Maine: 85predictor
Maryland: Lance, GAMBLER
Massachusetts: Mopar Matt, Shaun: AWelsh, 85diplomat
Michigan: Mike D, JW, Checkmate243, Riley, BUKKAKIBLASTER, Jet_Dub, Pulsareproud, Follis38, mike240zt, flo, Big "Z", bakedgoods222
Minnesota: C-mate 280, boardhed
Mississippi: Will
Missouri: c durell
Montana
Nebraska: 175Checkmate
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey: SHARKEYMARINE, Surf Bum, CLAUDE MABES
New Mexico
New York: Eriktheviking, vinny p., New York, Dave T, Hooper, Burke, mike a, nicody, F150GT, SLAYER
North Carolina: TaySikes
North Dakota: ndmate
Ohio: jmorganste, JV, fastskipper, seeing clearly
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island: billm
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia: 89 Maxxum, wickedrister
Washington: bad61ss
West Virginia
Wisconsin: Gslinger, pete j,
Wyoming: okeyo

Canada:

British Columbia
Alberta: marcus
Saskatchewan
Manitoba: Mark
Ontario: Chris, Chevy Z, Malibu, Sid Deville, MX-13, Persuader183, JohnR, Crave2WaterSkii
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
P.E.I.
Nunavut
Yukon
Northwest Territories

Europe:

Holland: senator-holland, Bubba

I'll edit this as we gather everyone's location. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[This message was edited by Chris on October 19, 2003 at 08:45 PM.]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[tbacha]

I'm from Bloomingdale, IL...my checkmate is in Lake Tomahawk, WI...tbacha

[Pat-MX15]

S.E. Michigan, go Wings! who cares about the Lions, nobody.

[Bruce]

Chris, another one from Ontario

[Chris]

Added all those ones too. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[INXS]

New Jersey, Navesink & Shrewsbery Rivers, and Sandy Hook.

INXS/88 Starflite/225 Johnson

[SHARKEYMARINE]

Welcome aboard INXS!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

WWW.SHARKEYMARINE.COM (http://WWW.SHARKEYMARINE.COM)
Photos, Links & Info for All Hi-Performance Boats

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SHARKEYMARINE:
Welcome aboard INXS!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

http://WWW.SHARKEYMARINE.COM
_Photos, Links & Info for All Hi-Performance Boats_<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>By the way Sharkey....thanks for the link bro!

Next time I update our Links page I'm adding your site. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[SHARKEYMARINE]

Anytime Chris! Thanks....

WWW.SHARKEYMARINE.COM (http://WWW.SHARKEYMARINE.COM)
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[INXS]

Yea Sharkey, you sure got a nice web-site. Thinking of boosting the H.P. on my 88 225 Johnson. I hear it can be pushed up to a 280 ? Do you due these types of rebuilds?

INXS

INXS/88 Starflite/225 Johnson

[SHARKEYMARINE]

Thanks INXS!
Sorry, I don't do rebuilds of any kind. My site is just an informational site and not a business.

Here are two shops I can recommend:

Professional Marine Racing in Brick, NJ (http://pages.zdnet.com/sharkeymarine/id15.html)
Or
Proroc Marine Performance in Brick, NJ (http://www.proroc.com/)

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[INXS]

Thanks Sharky I'll check them out.

INXS

INXS/88 Starflite/225 Johnson

[SHARKEYMARINE]

Anytime....... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[MikeW]

Missed Me in from IL.
Ingleside, Boat on the Chain o lakes and Lake MI.
MikeW

[CDN_CADS]

LONDON ONTARIO HERE

[J.B]

Catskill, N.Y/

[Chris]

I updated the list.

Welcome to the board J.B.!

MikeW, I added you to the list...sorry I missed you the first time.

Nice to see another Canuck Cads!

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[Vmax]

Dallas, Texas

[Brian]

Leeds, N.Y

[illMATTic]

michigan here

I'll tell her you said hi.

[conv240]

Center Brunswick NY (outside of Troy NY ) durring the week But Schroon Lake on the weekends . Its the only place to be

[Chris]

Four more added to the list. Texas is now on the map. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Shaun]

Somerset, Massachusetts......2 feet of snow last weekend, yuck

[Brian]

Chris I am from leeds, my name is Brian, not leeds. No big deal, just letting you know.THanks

[Tommy]

Emerald isle North Carolina. Only Checkmate I have seen flying up and down bogue sound.

Tommy O'B

[QST4IT]

Washington NC here, helping out the fountain powerboats guys..

Ken

[over board]

central michigan

[senator-holland]

if youre asking: where is that?

try this..

http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mmfn

helmich
info@oost-west.nl

[merc245]

Wyandotte, Michigan. Running the big waters of Lake Erie, Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and easy afternoons on the legendary crystal bay (canadian waters).

[Chris E]

Live in Bracebridge, Ontario my parents have a cottage just outside of town on Lake Muskoka, around th corner from Pride of Muskoka Marine (gotta love a 10 minute drive to the cottage!)

[Tejas Raz]

Arlington, Texas. Right in the heart of the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex or what they call North Central Texas.

There is another Checkmate owner I know of. An older fellow running an older 89 (?) Senator I think with a 350/260 hp IO also. It's cream/red color. I'll have to see if I can contact him to tell him about the board. I just found it yesterday.

~Scott

1992 Checkmate Persuader 219
"Black Beauty"
350 Magnum / Alpha
http://community.webshots.com/user/tejas_raz

[Tejas Raz]

Forgot to add ...

Made it on the water Jan 1st on a friends boat. Got mine out on the 2nd. Got to love 79 degrees on New Years!

~Scott

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brian:
Chris I am from leeds, my name is Brian, not leeds. No big deal, just letting you know.THanks<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Sorry Bro, I sorta knew you were Brian all along. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Somehow between switching screens and editing the location listing you became Leeds. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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[Chris]

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[Checkmate78]

Dan from Elyria OHIO here

1978 Checkmate Jetmate II
500 hp 460 turning an A impeller in the 12JF pump, modified Jetovator

[HemiBee]

Virginia

[convincor97]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Woodstock GA. here just north of Atl on lake Ala :lolttoona http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Convincor283]

Livonia, Michigan.

[Dave Brinkley]

Florence Kentucky. Are there any owners close to me? I need some advise.

[jet tech]

Lawrenceburg, Indiana

[Leedo Lanes]

Manchester, New Hampshire

[illMATTic]

hey chris, could you update the list of where averyone is at?

http://www.geocities.com/fknbozo/allmyrides.html
78 predictor in the works

[checkmate626]

KANSAS

[Checkmate78]

Time to update :-)

1978 Checkmate Jetmate II
500 hp 460 turning an A impeller in the 12JF pump, modified Jetovator

[JAnderson]

Alpha, Illinois. Boat in pool 18 on the Mississippi River.

[senator-holland]

what is pool 18?

[JAnderson]

That is below Lock and Dam 17 and above Lock and Dam 18 on the Mississippi River, New Boston, IL. South of the Quad Cities (Moline, IL / Davenport, IA).

[Chris]

Ok guys, I GOT THE HINT! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

It's updated!

You guys are slavedrivers! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Welcome to to all the new members. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[RaisingKane]

Cape May, NEW JERSEY
Waiting on warmer weather for the dock side bar circut with my Starflight, 200 Merc.

[checki]

Berlin Germany

[Chris]

Welcome everyone! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[RaisingKane]

Hey, I got listed under New York, I'm from New Jersey, way down in South Jersey.

[dcp]

Toms River, New Jersey

[Chris]

One fixed, one added. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[sonoma]

Gatineau,Quebec 5 minutes from ottawa

[Chris]

Welcome aboard sonoma.

It's nice to see we now have a member from Quebec represented. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[daren34]

houston tx

checkmates owned: 1980 diplomate 140 looper,1989 starlet 260mercrusier
Current 1985 eluder stern drive 3.7LX 190

[check22]

New Jersey

[Chris]

Welcome to the board check22. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Thanks daren. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[VA Beach]

Virginia Beach, VA
proud owner of an 89' Starflite
spend most of my time in the intracoastal waterways, I grew up in this area and I've noticed I don't see as many checkmates as I used too, I really like this opportunity to get involved with other checkmate enthusiasts

[CJT]

Lake City, FlCJT (GONE A BE)

[Chris]

I've added all those too. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Moore]

Hi Folks ,
Well i'm a newbie here , but met up with this thread and see there is nobody from British Columbia so I figured I'd better speak Up!
" Prince Rupert British Columbia "
Dean.

[senator-holland]

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Checkmate senator special edition V8 5.7L-260HP
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[lemire]

Ontario

[thunder]

My name is James DeRoche(Thunder), and I'm from the the great state of Maine.

[MrWick]

Where is the latest up to date list of Where are you from?

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrWick:
Where is the latest up to date list of Where are you from?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Mr. Wick. The list is on the first page of this thread. I just keep updating it every few days or so.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Moore:
Hi Folks ,
Well i'm a newbie here , but met up with this thread and see there is nobody from British Columbia so I figured I'd better speak Up!
" Prince Rupert British Columbia "
Dean.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Hey Moore! It's nice to see another province hit the list. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Chris]

I added all those locations to the list as well.

Welcome everyone! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/welcome.gif

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[MrWick]

Thanks Chris,I was not sure that was the one that got updated as members came onboard.

[MrWick]

OOOOOPs,if I would have scrolled down the list a few more inches I would have seen the last update date,my fault.

[Chris]

Dats da 1 sir! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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[gla]

alpha il

[Tommy]

north carolina outer banks here! Only checkmate I have seen flying down the ICW.

[CheckmateOhio]

NE OHIO HERE!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif

[Enforcer 24]

Central New York, Oneida Lake

[Red_Dogg]

Wassup people,
My first post. Here to represent CT.

[JJFRASE]

We are from Malaga,NJ (south jersey)
We drag the Eluder up to New Hampshire once a year to run on Lake Winnipesaukee.

[joezt280]

First post, here from Roseville, Michigan. Boat in Lake St. Clair.

[Chris]

The list is updated.

Welcome everyone. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[jkeiper]

I'm still missing.

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jkeiper:
I'm still missing. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Sorry man. Consider it done. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[jkeiper]

http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifThanks!

[BBB]

Arkansas, I just registered yesterday and should be buying my checkmate next week.

[Stretch]

Low-rain, Ohio Lake Erie

[Ethan Swain]

Ethan Swain
Vermont

[Redboat]

Michigan

[Chris]

The list is updated. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[dgmccall]

Just bought a 1992 Persuader 203 and love it! I am from: Fortville, Indiana

[ynnad]

Summer - (if you can call it that) Southfield Michigan, Winter- Cape Coral, Florida

Ynnad

[mate229]

Syracuse, NY

[Alex 281]

Miami,Fl

[BOB'S 283]

I AM A NEW YORKER !!!!!

[Dave Y.]

Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada!!!

[BOB'S 283]

welcome abord dave y. i take it you are a dealer i hope? one of a few here ,,, i feel a momentum building ..... i hope the factory feels it too ... CHECKMATE ,,,,,THE LEGEND CONTINUES !!!!!

[Dave Y.]

ty Bob!

[Diane]

I'm in Ithaca, NY.

[posta]

chapel hill, tennessee, south of nashville near alabama, go titans

[Chris]

All updated. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

Welcome everyone. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[eaksta]

Eaksta/ N. Charleston, South Carolina

[Hagar17]

Seaford, Delaware

[Alan]

Minnesota

[Chris]

All updated.

Welcome to the board everyone. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[chkmte]

fl here
pete

[Hoodlum]

Milwaukee, WI

[deluxerman]

Just bought a 1996 Persuader 203 - 5.7 L engine

I am from Ancaster, Ontario and I will keep it at my cottage in beautiful Redstone Lake - Haliburton
GO LEAFS GO!!!!!

[Yukon]

Ontario, Canada

!!!CHOKE LEAFS CHOKE!!! They didn't let me down!! They choked.... as usual http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

[91 GTX]

NEW YORK

[cooperider]

Bucyrus OH so close to Checkmate you guys would be going nuts.

[j davis]

Pennsylvania

[Chris]

Welcome everyone.

You're all on the list. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[wetvette]

Manchester, CT

[fnshrmaster]

Grand Ledge,Michigan!

[Mikevr007]

Gainesville Florida

[ahunter]

London, Ontario, Canada.

[Chris]

I added all those too. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[jgreen]

Another minnesota mate owner here! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Top Gun]

Ohio

[Idaho Persuader]

Spokane WA
1992 235 persuader 502 with a Bravo 1

[Chris]

Welcome everyone. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Soup to Nuts]

Texas!

[enchanter21]

I like knowing I'm one of the fastest boats here on the intercoastal..St.Pete FLA.

Lightning win the Stanley Cup!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

[chad c]

Southern Indiana Heccokley74@yahoo.com http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/surf.gifre

[cor124]

long island new york

[chinaride]

maryland, chesapeake bay area

[DONCONVINCER]

Maryland.. Jug Bay on the Pax river where the water is smooth all day...

'77 Convincer 19'6" Bowrider 400ci S/B Chevy w/Alpha drive 23 Cleaver Prop 65mph any day
75mph on a good day 80+ when the conditions are right

YOU AIN'T GOING FAST TILL IT CHINEWALKS....

Prior; 78 Predictor with Built In-Line 140 Merc
70mph was insane in a 16' that weighed 1000#

[jgoshow]

pa here...

[ckmate225]

Coventry R.I
19' Trimate III/225 merc

[montiboats24]

olympia Washington where the rain is....