2000 Checkmate Stilleto

[Shaun]

I just purchased one pending a water test. It only has 34 hours on it. 7.4 Litre 310hp. Anyone have one. Are they a good boat? Any info.

[JW]

That hull has only been out for a couple years. Very new to the Checkmate stable. They only have one size, and I was next to one when I toured the factory. I forgot to ask what the model was meant for, what it's attributes were. Good luck on your sea-trial, let us know what you think!!

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[Shaun]

ok i will let you know, the boat is in excellent shape, only 35 hours on it. How are the 7.4 Litre MPI engines? It says 310 horsepower but i thought that a 454 was more than that, unless its 310 at the prop

[Bill]

The MPI mag was 385, that is right for the plain MPI 454. It is a great motor, much, much better than the 502. The 502 had alot of problems through the late 90's, but the 454 was about as bullet proof as the 350!

[Z06]

My personal opinion. I think that this Stilleto boat somewhat relates to an inboard version of the Pulsare. I know there are the obvious similarities but thats what it reminds me of. I'd say that that boat could go somewhere mid 60's with the right prop. Anyone?

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[Bill]

Not even close Z, the stilleto is Mates version of the family runabout. It has a 8'6" beam and is rather bulky. Nothing like a Pulsare

[Bill]

If you want to compare the Pulsare to a stern drive boat, it would have to be the ZT220, pretty flat bottom, narrow beam, fast with the right motor ect...

[Z06]

Beer Beer Beer Bubbbbba Beer Beer Beer. I think I have had too many. Maybe I should shut up until I'm undrunk. LOL http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[Shaun]

Well we'll see in a couple of weeks as soon as the ice melts in the NH channel. I know that it is sweet looking. It only weighs 3,200 lbs.

[Bill]

For a MAte that size and compared to the Pulsare, it is heavy. I am not knocking it, it is still an awesome boat! It is actually very appealling because of its wide beam for the extra room and with the extra overall weight, it has a pretty good ride in bigger chop. Good luck with her!

[Shaun]

Thanks guys. The degree of deadrise is only 19 degrees. I know a 24 degree is a better ride. Is that correct? What is effected by the deadrise degree?

[Bill]

Pros to the 24 degree botoom is the better ride in rough water and softer landings when you want to try for that pilots certification. Downside is the 24 degree botoom is slower than a 17, 19, 20, ect because the flatter bottom is not displacing as much water.

[Z06]

What props you got to try on it? I'm not too sure what would go good on it as I am really only used to faster boats. ET should be my middle name. Do you have any pics for us?

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[Shaun]

I have pictures but i don't know how to post them.....

[Z06]

Where are these pictures? If they are already on a website, you just right click the image and copy the image URL. You then come back here and click the picture button in this reply box. You then paste the URL here and voila, posting is easy. If they are just on your hard drive, you'd have to get Chris to post them.

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[Shaun]

Anyone know how many gallons per hour it will use? 7.4 Litre MPI. My guess is 9-12 gallons per hour at cruising speed. Also it has the corsa quick and quiet exhaust. How do they sound, I don't want it to be that quiet.

[Chris]

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[Z06]

Hey Shaun, whats that cool thing say on the side? Looking great man!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Bill]

I would say double the fuelconsumption and you might be close and when the quick and quiet is open, you are straight off the manifolds, and when you are quiet, you are about 80% prop and 20% manifold.

[Shaun]

thanks chris for posting the pictures. The exhaust is the quick and quiet system but its not the capatins choice that is switchable. It is always thru hull. Thanks guys I can't wait to try it out. Anyone from Lake Winneapesakee in NH that can give me an update on the ice melting? Oh ya it says Funk N Groovin on the side of the boat...

[Chris]

You're welcome Shaun. Awesome boat! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Z06]

Now that sounds cool. Hey JW, I think you should get that on the side of the Pulsare. I think your kids would like it http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif!!!

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[Shaun]

going to channel marine to water test my boat on April 7th. I hope enough ice is melted for a W.O.T run

[Shaun]

I got it guys. It sounds awesome, nice and loud. I had about 300 yards to test it in before there was ice but I did hit 65mph with a little more to go. I love it I can't wait for WARM weather.

[Z06]

65, 65, Very nice. What do you expect WOT with more space? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[Shaun]

Manufacters say it will do around 67 but I have the corsa quick and quiet system so I would guess 68-70 mph.

[Bill]

You should not expect a speed increase because of that exhaust, if the factory tells you it will do 67, expect 64-65

[Z06]

LOL http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif
Do they ever take the boats out to get these numbers or do they just guestimate

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[Shaun]

I am going to GPS the boat. Today I went out with a full tank and 3 paople and my speedo read 67 mph. I would guess that it is a definate 65 mph boat. Gps will tell me for sure.

[Z06]

Got any pictures? Sounding good...

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[Bill]

Shaun, don't be dissapoited if the gps reads 62. Those Merc speedos are commonly off around 5mph.

[Shaun]

Oh I am perfectly happy even with 62mph. I wanted a boat that went at least 55 so anything more is a plus. Z06 there are pictures on the 1st page of this post. What do you think of it?

[Z06]

Oh the boat looks amazing. Anything with red gets me going. I was just asking if you had anymore new ones when it was out. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Bill]

Great looking boat Shaun! I hope you have a great summer in it!

[Kip Combs]

Shaun......just thought i would let you know..you have a pretty rare bird their....we haven't made many of the long deck Stilleto .....not sure why though great little boat! It should run in the mid 60's. ...........And to answer the other question...yes we run alot of stuff at the factory but...it's hard to run every boat/motor combination...you guys on this site could help us out quite a bit by letting us know how your newer stock powered models run! Any input would be greatly appreciated! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Shaun]

Thanks Kip. I love the boat. I will GPS it and let you know how I make out. I know the power trim and trim tabs makes a huge difference on that boat. I have more pictures Z06 I'll post more up later.

[Z06]

If they are not on a website, send them over to me and I will size them and get them up for you. I have it down pat now so I can help ya with them? My e-mail is Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca
Thanks...

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[Bill]

Good Luck Shaun, so far, I am almost 10 MPH off from what they told me I would do!!!!!!!!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Z06]

Here are Shauns latest pics! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
http://www3.sympatico.ca/christine.ellard/Boat1.jpg

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[Z06]

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[Z06]

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[Z06]

Very nice looking boat Shaun.
And Chris, See I have got the sizing this down pat now. They were like Cochises, huge so I had to resize them all, but once I got the dimensions down exact, it was fine... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[Shaun]

Chris can you tell me how to post pictures or at least resize them.

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chevy Corvette Z06:
Very nice looking boat Shaun.
And Chris, See I have got the sizing this down pat now. They were like Cochises, huge so I had to resize them all, but once I got the dimensions down exact, it was fine... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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http://pub37.ezboard.com/bchevycorvettez06personalforum<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> (http://pub37.ezboard.com/bchevycorvettez06personalforum<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Good)Good show bro! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Z06]

Shaun, check out the "How To Post Pictures" thread over in board feedback. I'd still say it would be easier to for me or Chris to do it for you. This is what I did though. I resized them all to the small dimensions, then I had to use a FTP Program to upload them to my free sympatico webspace, then copied the link over to here. YOu cannot post them if they are on your computer on your desktop, hard drive, etc... My suggestion, stick with one of us, its alot easier and saves you time, when I did it in no less then 10 minutes http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[Kip Combs]

Bill...10 MPH ???? I'm sure i never told you anything over 70 more like high 60's......you also have to consider what your talking about.... speedo or GPS! Your boat also has what... 30 minutes on it? Gotta break it in dude...motor still tight with break in oil, drive tight it takes some time...be patient my man!Just to give you an example the boat i ran 2 years ago(300 Con) ...when we sold it we put a brand new XZ drive on it and it lost 5-6 MPH until the drive got broke in! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Z06]

I'm surprised he hasn't got any pictures for us yet.
I love your boat Shaun, even though I like the O/B's. What did you say it did for speed again????? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

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[Bill]

Wew... Thanks Kip, I hope I pick up some, all I could muster up was 54mph, on the gps and speedo. What scares me is that is at 5300 rpm's Oh, try 6hrs, not 30 min my man! Of course I could have lost a mph or 2 from all of the water in the boat...

[Z06]

54 http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Its getting there, just be patient.

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[Bill]

This is about Shaun's new Stilleto, not my boat... Patient Z???

[Kip Combs]

BILL....Now i'm confused is your boat running 54 or Shauns? If your turning that 22 bravo 5300 right out of the box we may have to try some other props you'll pick up a bunch of rpm's after it gets broke in!Just stay in touch!

[Bill]

Kip, If you want, I will put specifics on the forum about my boat, I don't want to take away from Shaun's http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

Yeah I am a fair bit confused too. I think we shall head back talking about Shauns...
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[Bill]

No... You are confused Chris??? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Z06]

Yeah, that is me... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
I'm the stupid one hear.
I can still mess ya up with the math conversions! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
2.5 CM's = _____ Inches... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

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[Shaun]

Ok I am running a Mirage plus 23 pitch SS 3 blade prop. I was out today and it was choppy and I got 64 mph out of a GPS with 2 people on board and 3/4 of a tank. So I am guessing it should do 65 anyways on a calm day with less fuel and 1 person. I was happy with that run at 64. My speedo reads 65-66 and at 55 mph and less my speedo was exact to the gps. It is definately quick and you can't beat the sound of a big block with thru hull. Handles awesome in rough water too. Checkmates are awesome what else can I say.................

[Z06]

You said it..
Checkmates are great! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
Congratulations on the boat and good luck with whatever else you do to it... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[Bill]

Numbers sound good! Chop is good, calm water will slow you down.

[Shaun]

I have a question. The other day I was trying to find the Coast Guard Capacity plate on my stilleto with no luck. I gave up after 2 minutes. Anyone no where they hide those things?

[Bill]

Hey Shaun, it should be located right by the throttle. If not there, call Mike at Checkmate, he can get you a new one. How is she running?

2003 ZT 240 6.2litre/Bravo 320 H.P. 25P Mirage Plus

[Shaun]

OK thanks I'll call. What's the number? I wonder why mine isn't there? How do they mount on? It's running perfect. I put almost 30 hours on it already. Not that bad on fuel either. Can't wait for the WARM summer weather. I still haven't spent a night on it yet, not warm enough yet. Howz yours running Bill?

[Bill]

Shaun, I do not have the nember with me now, but it is on Checkmates web-site. Mine is running good, though loseing RPM's for some reason, but not loseing speed. I am down to 4900 rpm's with the 25 Mirage, I am going to toss the 23 Mirage back on of the weather clears up today and see where the RPM's and speed stand with that.
Have a good weekend!

2003 ZT 240 6.2litre/Bravo 320 H.P. 25P Mirage Plus

[Shaun]

Thanks Bill. My boat doesn't have one because the stilleto model is very limited and Checkmate hasn't gotten them from the coast guard yet. They will mail me one when they get them. Thanks again