Toast's 78 V-Mate II

[toast]

I've emailed Chris some Pics in hope he will put them up here.

[toast]

I've emailed Chris some Pics in hope he will put them up here.

[toast]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/MemberBoats/Toast1.jpg

[This message was edited by Chris on March 28, 2003 at 10:04 AM.]

[toast]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/MemberBoats/Toast2.jpg

[This message was edited by Chris on March 28, 2003 at 10:06 AM.]

[toast]

oh well, I tried just cant get em up here http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Sid Deville]

Cant't wait to see the pictures. I have a 78 V mate II too. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

I'd rather be rich than stupid.

[Z06]

Toast, you cannout upload images from your home computer. It has to already be on a site. You e-mailed them to me, not Chris. My outgoing mail server is messed so I can't send them over to him. Why don't you send them to him. He can tell you the e-mail. They were upside down too:P

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[toast]

Thanks Z06,

I emailed them to Chris, and made them right side up! Hey Sid, what sort of set up you running on your V-Mate ? Speed, prop, motor, jackplate/ rpms ? I have'nt had mine long so im still searching for a good setup!

[toast]

I'll give the specs on it.
17 foot V-Mate II
78 Merc 150 2.0
turning a 24 pitch LaserII @ 5600 rpm
currently runs 57 gps
currently does not have a jackplate(it has been ordered though)

I bought the boat a month ago for $3500.
The transom and hull are in great shape, I will be replacing some carpeting after the summer.

Anything I should know about for the first run W/jackplate? Never ran one before, it is manual and I did put a water pressure gauge in.

[toast]

Thanks Chris for posting the pics!!

[Z06]

It just saves Chris time because he would have to do all the work before he posts them. I accidentaly did that with my Avalanche pics, they were all on one page when I scanned them up, so he had to separate them all to make it better. Harding working he is. Thanks

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[Sid Deville]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by toast:
Thanks Z06,

I emailed them to Chris, and made them right side up! Hey Sid, what sort of set up you running on your V-Mate ? Speed, prop, motor, jackplate/ rpms ? I have'nt had mine long so im still searching for a good setup!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


When I get the shrink wrap off I'll get some pictures. The V Mate II is rated for 150hp. I have a 1988 150 Evinrude. I run several props. Most of the time a 19 pitch to get the hole shot for sking. Thats what we do the most of. I changed it to a 24 raker at the end of last season. I got a whole lot more speed but it struggled to get my not-so-svelt body out of the water. The guy I bought it from said he got 63mph with a 26 pitch. I don't trust my speedo so it would not be proper to report what I have gotten.

Sid

I'd rather be rich than stupid.

[bdusted440]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifcool looking boat toast. looks real close to the same type of set up my 77 trimate has.these smaller boats are a blast to drive. where do you run youres http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[toast]

bdusted-

I run on lake just northwest of Atlanta. I been out 6 or 7 times this year. I'm keeping it dry stored at a marina 5 minutes from my house. It is real nice to just call, and 15 minutes later your boat is sitting at the dock in the water.

Do you have a jackplate on your trimate? I have ordered one will probaly have it on in acouple weeks.

[bdusted440]

I have a manual jack plate on it now but i am putting a hydrolic hyjacker with a 6" set back on it with the new motor.It will take a while to get everything together for rigging the new motor but it should be a blast when its done. I'm hoping to get 70mph out of it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Z06]

Sounding just like our Gus here http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif HAve fun and stay safe. LOL

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[toast]

Good deal! I hope you get to 70! Im hoping for low 60's after the I add the jackplate.

[Z06]

You've always got to dream high! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[toast]

the jack plate is on it!! 6 inches of set back . I'm hoping too hit 60, we'll see! Any suggestions on where I should start the height? The shop that put the plate on said I would be OK all the way up, I will surely keep an eye on my water PSI.

[bdusted440]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifcool glad to here you got it put on.I'd start where the prop tips are flush with the bottom of the boat and then go up and down a quarter of an inch at a time until you find you're sweet spot.But alway's keep an eye on the psi gauge. It's critical!!! Don't run it so high you have no water pressure or kaboom there goes you're motor.Have fun trying it out.We just got 3" of snow so I won't be out for a while. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[toast]

Thanks for the advice, Sorry about the snow, I saw the Cubs were snowed out! Thats why I left Chicago!!

[toast]

Quick update here.

My fastest speed so far with a 24pitch laser prop and the motor jacked all the way up is 64 mph on my gps. I can hit 61 or 62 in most conditions. So all in all very pleased with the addition of the jackplate! The plate helped the Chine walk a TON!! I still get a little but nothing like before. I am still learning to drive through the walk to get it up on the pad. Just cant do it with the wife!!

[Z06]

More Pictures????? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sleep.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

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[175checkmate]

Great looking boat. Ahh everyone insearch of 70mph. I was almost there, set the motor back 5.5" and alot higher. The trouble will be the altitude I will be running at. I will be lucky to see 65mph. Oh well, I guess next year I will have to install a pad and get it up and flying.

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