Brian's 84' Enchanter

[Brian]

Pic's of my Enchanter 1984

[Brian]

Pic's of my Enchanter 1984

[Brian]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Brian1.jpg

[This message was edited by Chris on November 30, 2003 at 10:53 AM.]

[senator-holland]

send them over to chris... he will put your pic up on this page...

chris@checkmate-boats.com

helmich
info@oost-west.nl

[Brian]

Here guys, sorry about that before I don't know why it didn't show up. 84' Enchanter w/H.O. Evinrude
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Brian2.jpg

[This message was edited by Chris on November 30, 2003 at 10:54 AM.]

[Chris]

Looks awesome Brian!

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

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[Pat-MX15]

That is one sweet boat there Brian
Gotta love that shine!

[Bruce]

Very, Very Nice, !!!! Great job on the Hull, whats the secret ingredient, Good Old Elbow grease or perhaps a Buffer. Come on Brian, you know you want to tell us !!

Again, Great looking boat, something to be proud of for sure.

Bruce

[Chris]

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[F150GT]

Brian
Looks like you have some cool effects on the deck, I couldnt see it in the first pics, but it shows up in the last. Is the boat Black with silver metalflake? Its hard to tell.
F150

[INXS]

Brain,
Looks great, any set-back and what's your top speed?

INXS

INXS/88 Starflite/225 Johnson

[Brian]

F150 the boat is Black with Gold metalflake, its a nice combo. Inxs the boat has a 6" setback and the top speed is 79.4 gps, as I asked F150, I need another prop, I am turning to many R's. Looking for a 3 blade spinneili 27-28 pitch, Know of any.Thanks for the comments guys. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
Brian

[MrWick]

That is a mighty fine looking boat,you certainally would't know its an 84,puts a lot of new boats to shame.HOW did you get the deck looking so good?Hope it isn't a secret you can't share with fellow Checkmate fans.I have an 85 Predictor that would really like a shiney sparkling deck like that.

[Brian]

MrWick Lots of elbow grease, the boat was clean when I got it but it need some wax, so what I do is very time consuming but as you see it works. I use a fiberglass cleaner(Collinite No. 920)on the whole boat first, then I use mothers wax on the whole boat, and finish with a polish made by eagle one. No buffer, needed just good clean rags, LOTS of them.I do this 3-4 times a year and the boat is washed evertime it comes out of the water, I also keep it in a garage covered all year, except when its not in use. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif Good luck!!
Brian

[Chris]

Brian sent me over a few more pics.

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Brian6.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Brian7.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Brian8.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Brian9.jpg

[Eriktheviking]

That thing is nice! Ever see a buddy of mine with an I/O Enchanter with the same color set up? He hangs out across from the Coxsackie launch.His is clean too.

[92Enticer]

Very very beautiful boat. You can easily tell a proud boat owner, man does that hull sparkle.

[Brian]

Eriktheviking whats your buddy's name, I know there's a mate like mine a year newer, same colors, but sterndrive with a stern jack.Most likly I know him.

Brian

[illMATTic]

ooowww i like it.

[JUPITER PULSARE]

WELL CARED FOR BOAT AND ONE TO BE PROUD OF!!! IF EVERYONE TOOK CARE OF THEIR BOATS LIKE MOST FANATICS ON THIS SITE, CHECKMATE WILL BE AROUND FOR A LONG LONG LONG LONG LONG........TIME!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[montiboats24]

nice looking boat, but i was wondering how big of evinrude that is on that? and how high of rpms are you getting?

[Hagar17]

Brian:

Two words describe your boat: suh-weet

[JUPITER PULSARE]

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

[Brian]

montiboats24 the motor is a 200 h.o , with a factory reps. touch to it!!! I can turn a srx 29 at 6000 rpms with about 200 left to spare. Thanks for the comments.


Brian

[Brian]

montiboats24 the motor is a 200 h.o , with a factory reps. touch to it!!! I can turn a srx 29 at 6000 rpms with about 200 left to spare. Thanks for the comments.


Brian

[montiboats24]

nice but what kinda speed are you getting out of it?

[Brian]

Montiboats24, speed that depends on what prop I am running, The best speed I have was averaged out to just about 80 gps. The boat gets out of control. But thats what makes it fun.

Brian

[montiboats24]

same thing happens to me i just dunno what speed im getting cus i dont have a gps yet

[Chris]

Here are a few more pics to add to Brian's collection. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Brian10.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Brian11.jpg

[F150GT]

Brian Ya want to boat in Rochester sometime, I gotta see your Enchanter in person. It looks cooler in each pic you post.
F150

[Brian]

F150gt Thanks man, Maybe I could take a trip out there one day in aug. You'll have to let me know what weekend.Keep me posted.

Brian

[85 Predictor120]

hey brian thats a sweet looking boat, im looking to bump up to a enchanter, if you were selling your boat what would you ask for it?

[Brian]

85Predictor120 What do you think I could get for it? It was for sale last year, but I decided to keep it.It might come for sale in the future though.I'll let you know.

Brian

[85 Predictor120]

I dont even know where to start dude, thats probally the only enchanter in the states thats in that good of condition, just to throw a number off the top of my head if it was my boat i would probally ask like 7 grand for it. Because there was a a 84 enchanter in the bargainnews a few weeks ago and it had a merc black max 150 on it with a jack plate and it said it needed TLC and he was asking 4 grand. So with your motor and the over all cond. of the boat i think 7 would be resonable. Not to mention the speed of the boat aas soon as the buyer knew that it would be a sale.

[F150GT]

Hey Brian
I'm going to the 1000 Islands for the weekend of August 21/22 without the family, it would be a great time to have some fun if your available.

[Brian]

F150GT, The only weekend in aug. that I have planned to go on the river and camp. The weekend after that i'm good. Maybe some time in sept. Or the last weekend in aug. Keep in touch.
You can e-mail me at brian.seymour@ge.com, let me know what you are planning for trips.Talk to ya.

Brian

[85 Predictor120]

hey brian is that the 225 H.O??

[Brian]

Yeah it's a H.O. With the ecu tweaked.

Brian

[montiboats24]

hey brian, i was wondering how much you paid fot the h.o. because i was thinking bout replacing the yamaha because one of my friends only works on evinrude and johnson and he will work on my stuff for free. also are there any disadvantages of the engine itself, thanks

[Brian]

I paid at little over 12, thats dealer cost. They are around 14-15 for non dealers. No dislikes yet. Gobs of torque. Nice and smooth running as well. I can turn a
29" mod. SRX prop, at 5900rpms, so the motor is very strong all around the power range, not just down low.


Brian

[Dave's ZT260]

"No dislikes yet."

So you like replacing power heads??

http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

[Brian]

I only like replacing them once!!! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/zx11pissed.gif
But I was happy that Bomb. cover the whole thing. NO ?'s. Thanks for reminding me of that deal. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sick.gif

Brian

[Dave's ZT260]

Always happy to help. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Has all been well since?

[captainmorgan]

beautiful check my friend. id like to show you
mine but im computer dumb. for me to sit and
try to figure out how to post a pic of the
smilemaker, cuts into my little time for boating. id like to show you my 85 enchanter?
and would like to meet a friend to help me
learn about this site. my check has been a
smilemaker and i want to meet people and learn
how to work this computer. can you help?

[DONCONVINCER]

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

Here's how to post pictures
1) you can email them to Chris
2) You can open your own picture host..

http://www.freepichosting.com/

Put your pictures on the web and then you can post. Once your picture is on the host, right click on the photo, go to the bottom of the drop down and select properties, copy the url address. Once you have copied the address open a new post or reply, click on the little green box at the top on the right, paste the full address in the box and hit ok. When you 'post now' the picture will appear in your post

[Brian]

Thanks captianmorgan , post some pics of your rig. Try doing what don said or try sending them to chris.

Brian

[John B]

Hi Brian! The pictures don't do your boat justice. It's even better in person. Hope to see you in the spring. Enjoy the cold!!!

[Brian]

John good to hear from you, it was hard to see everyone this year, for me because of the rotating shifts i was out when everyone was not. Thanks for the comments on the boat. How are you doing? Hope all is well, and have a good holidays.

Brian

[John B]

We didn't make it out as much as usual since my accident. Still "legless", but making some progress. Made it down to the NYC Poker Run in the Checkmate from Catskill & probably five other days on the river. Plus out twice in the 33' Apache. Did you see that yet?

[Brian]

Good to hear about the progress, thats great! No I didn't see the 33' I was only out a hand full of times last year as well. What color is the apache? Maybe next year!

Brian

[John B]

Thanks about the progress...Too bad you didn't get out alot either. The season is too short to begin with, and it s*cks when you can't take advantage of the good days!!
The Apache is white & maroon with nice (paint/airbrushed)graphics. Hopefully this link will work.

http://www3.freepichosting.com/Thumbs/421583637/1.jpg

[Dave's ZT260]

John, that’s one great looking Apache. You should put up some larger pics, or just send them to Chris. I'm assuming you don't take it out much due to the hassle of launching a 33' in Catskill.

[John B]

Thanks Dave. She is still a work in progress, I have quite a few interior projects in mind. ie. new dash panel, different colored bezels, new switch panels, new steering wheel. I have boxes of stuff from Trick Marine. It's slow going from the wheelchair. Be careful on your new F7, I got here from a snowmobile accident.
Your right, the Catskill Launch is not very friendly for this boat. We can only get it in & out at high tide. It's a handful for my fiance, but friends and other boaters have been kind.

http://www3.freepichosting.com/Thumbs/421583637/9.jpg

[John B]

Picture should have been bigger!!!??? I stink at this computer stuff!! I'll send one to Chris. Hopefully he won't mind posting a non-Mate!

[Dave's ZT260]

I really don't know if Chris would have a problem posting a non-checkmate picture, but I can do it for you if you send it to me. Make sure its a larger photo and send it to my email (its listed in my user profile)

I'm sorry to bring this up, but what happened on your sled? I lost 2 friends over the years to snowmobile accidents and I always try to learn from others. Are you recovering? I understand if you would rather not discuss it. Thanks-

[John B]

Chris posted a picture in Open Boating Forum--Other boats we all own.

I will send you a PM with the details of my accident.

[miller time]

hey john nice apache. looks like it has maryland stickers on it? is the boat from maryland? iam in pasadena maryland.

[John B]

Yes we got the boat from Maryland. The previous owner was from Baltimore. Thanks.

[Mlcheckers]

Thanks Brian,
I’m new here & still finding my way around. I never realized that was your boat on the entrance page. That’s all the pics I need to see. You have one sweet mate there. I have a nice 85 exciter like yours. I’ll be sweetening up the deck and adding a new Checkmate interior shortly. My boat has a warmed up 175 2.4 Its set up right & pulls a DAH 27” SRX to 6300 rpms & gets 195 lb me out on one ski. I’m thinking a 27 would be a better prop for you if you can pull the extra RPM’s If you were in Mich I would hook up with you & let you try it. I’m thinking your Enchanter should be riding nice on the pad at 80. Do you have solid mounts & the motor up high enough? Is your SRX customized? John J at DAH really wakes em up.

I love this site. I get my act together & get some digital pics soon.

John

[Brian]

John the enchanter runs good, over 80 and yeah my 29" srx is worked already. The motor is plenty high enough, and yeah it have solid mounts. The boat runs good, its already been through two merc's and one omc. I just keep going bigger until I can't hang on to the boat, i'm getting to that point right now with the omc.Post some pics of your ride, i would like to see it.Later

Brian

[brian s]

wow hope my enchanter turns out that nice

[Brian]

Thanks brian, the boats all orignal, except for the Rude on the back.

[brian s]

just picked up my 84 enchanter about a month ago and its undergoing some reconstruction so i can get it ready to bring up to my place in lake george for the summer im keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out similar to yours. brian

[85Predictor]

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Really like the Enchanter!!
My Predictor wants to be an Enchanter when it grows up and I want to be behind the wheel!!

Great looking boat!

[brian s]

well this is my third boat and first checkmate i have always wanted a mate and think they are all hot boats! enjoy http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif .. brian

[Brian]

Thanks brian, what ya got for power on the back? So some pics of the mate, I love the looks of the enchanter. They run pretty good too.

[brian s]

yes i love this boat already i have an 120 rude on it with low hours cant wait to get it on the lake, a few more weeks i hope .....brian

[Brian]

More pics of the Enchanter,
http://www2.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/674Dsc00202.jpg

[Brian]

http://www2.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/674Dsc00203.jpg

[Brian]

http://www2.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/674Dsc00201.jpg

[brian s]

awsome shots brian http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif ........ brian s

[Boston Predictor]

That boat is friggin sweet man http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
i love the first shot you have there. i should have some more good shots of my predictor in action soon.
i wish i had a enchanter or starflite http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Brian]

Guys check the pics of my mate and tell me if you think it would look good if i got the windshield tinted!! Thanks

[F150GT]

Tint it! I love the look with the tinted windshield. Look in my "picture this" file and you can get a good look at a few boats with and withought tint.
F150GT

[Boston Predictor]

Tint it Brian:thumb:

[brian s]

Guys check the pics of my mate and tell me if you think it would look good if i got the windshield tinted!! Thanks

TINT IT, TINT LOOKS HOT ON A SMALL WINDSHEILD

[CheckSpeed]

Nice boat!

[Brian]

This boats for sale guys if anyone is interested contact me at brian.seymour@ge.com. Make me an offer..