Nominations for July's Boat of the month

[Chris]

We need two new pics to go into our boat of the month poll that will be held a little later this month.

It's summer time! Let's see some good new ones! We didn't get much of response last month. There should be no excuses now, this is the peak season. And remember, if your boat doesn't make it first time round, there's always next month, so let's get lots of pics rounded up now before the season is over. http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif

[illMATTic]

well here it goes. have at it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/boombip/boatsid1.jpg

[jkeiper]

illMATTic:

That motor looks right at home on there. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

Jim

[ynnad]

I like the look of Mich Pulse's Mate that Chris just posted on Picture this... great shots, bad looking boat...

I will nominate him for boat of the month, Chris, ask him which view he likes best for the voting... they are all good!

Dan

[jwh445]

illMATTic

That is the epitomy of a Checkmate. That's the boats I remember dreuling over when I was a kid. Looks great!!

[Bigmoss]

Might as well throw mine in there.

http://www.nuovatech.ca/Personal/july.jpg

[illMATTic]

thats a nice photo , bigmoss

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Sam's rig. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/sam4.jpg

[Bigmoss]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by illMATTic:
thats a nice photo , bigmoss </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks your is as well http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[cooperider]

Dang. http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/brickwall.gif I like all three. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Mich Pulse]

Thanks Ynnad! Tough competition! Take whatever pic you deem appropriate.

[ynnad]

OK

I'd chose shot #4. Great looking boat.

Dan

[Black Pulse]

Well, I am still hoping to be able to grab some pics of my boat in the next two weeks (the boathouse is getting duradeck and boatlifts now) and hope to enter my boat in July's BOTM. But I hate the idea of voting for my own boat, so I will go with Bigmoss' rig.

Bigmoss, I love the engine choice and I love the closed deck look. I have a Pulse 185 and was hoping to get the closed deck (in 7 years I have never had anyone sit up front!). Nothing beats a long sleek closed bow IMO. Great looking boat.

What speeds do you see with the 200???? Are ya close to 80?? I just switched to a 200 EFI 3.0L from a 175 2.5 L Merc. I also run it with a laser II performance prop. I havent taken the boat out yet since it was rigged with the new engine and I wont be able to for at least another week to ten days.

B.P.

[jwh445]

I will try to post a pic of my Pulsare 1850 but I will be voting for illMATTic's Predictor.

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/jwh4452.jpg
Three strikes and I'm out, sorry.

[cooperider]

How about the pic of Mooneys Starliner in front of the Nuclear Plant.

[Chris]

Here's one of Bakedgood's Predictor.


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

[Chris]

Last call...

[jrumon]

Chris... I'd like to nominate my "beast of the month" Starflight/300promax.
Sent you photos a few days ago http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Bigmoss]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Bigmoss, I love the engine choice and I love the closed deck look. I have a Pulse 185 and was hoping to get the closed deck (in 7 years I have never had anyone sit up front!). Nothing beats a long sleek closed bow IMO. Great looking boat.

What speeds do you see with the 200???? Are ya close to 80?? I just switched to a 200 EFI 3.0L from a 175 2.5 L Merc. I also run it with a laser II performance prop. I havent taken the boat out yet since it was rigged with the new engine and I wont be able to for at least another week to ten days.

B.P. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ya I love the look of a closed deck also which is why I bought this one, according to the coast guard sticker the boat is "over powered" but I cannot imagine it with anything smaller, I feel I am lacking even with the 200 Opti. I was finally able to get insurance after tons of calls but it had nothing to do with the over sized motor it was all judged on top "possible" speed.

Yes I am getting 95 to 104 mph on the speedo and 79-82 on GPS, I love the boat, it does chine walk a little at about 70-75 or so but you drive right through it in seconds and all flatens out. I have been driving boats for years but until this one most have been inboards, so this beast took some getting use to but it was well worth it. Does not matter what beach or event we go to this rig seems to get all the looks and comments even over the colorfull Baja's etc, there is just something about the long closed deck and that huge black beauty on the back that gets them drooling http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

BM

[jgreen]

Hey Bigmoss:

How do ya think a 225 merc would work on my 185 pulse? I found a decent priced 3.0 non promax 2003 model, need to change th mid section to the shorter one.

[Bigmoss]

I think it would work well I am looking at upgrading to a 225 myself, I thought about a 300 but have heard they are just to crazy scary, but then again hard to scare me lol, would be nice to try one first on a similar boat.

Let me know what you find

BM

[Black Pulse]

JGreen,

I think the Pulse 185's and 186's are built for 225's, seeing as they are even a bit heavier than the 21' Pulsares...good luck trying to get it insured though, if you can, do it in a second. I called about ten different companies and none would insure me on a 225 EFI, so i had to settle for a 200 (which sucked as i could have got the 225 for only 600 more bucks - a good deal for an extra 25 ponies especially for resale). I hope you can find an insurance company!!

Thanks for the return post Bigmoss.

B.P.

[JUPITER PULSARE]

I VOTE THE SECOND PICTURE DOWN ON JRUMONS STARFLITE BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TRANSFER THE PICURE HERE!!

[jrumon]

Hey Chris...
Can I nominate my Starflight 300Promax as July boat of the month??? http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/bounce.gif

P.S. Post a PHOTO please!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Chris]

Mini-vote time....

Please select your favourite two pics. The two with the most votes will go into the poll in a day or two.

1) Matt's Predictor
2) Bigmoss' Pulse
3) Sam's Ambassador
4) jwh445's 1850 Pulsare
5) Bakedgood's Predictor

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jrumon:
Hey Chris...
Can I nominate my Starflight 300Promax as July boat of the month??? http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/bounce.gif

P.S. Post a PHOTO please!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Since we already have five. We'll zip yours into next months minipoll. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[jrumon]

OK... my Mini-vote...
first vote goes to illMATTic's stealth 200 powered Predictor (#1)
and
second vote goes to jwh445's cool flamed 1850 Pulsare (#4)

Nice boats guys! (but aren't they ALL?) http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ynnad]

Mini vote for #'s 1&5
Both big engined Predictors!

[Black Pulse]

I have said it once and I will say it again, I will mini vote for Bigmoss' 186....It's a beauty and you gotta love a boat that has 25 more hp than it is rated for!! That's why I did the exact same thing!

B.P.

[montiboats24]

i like them all but one and two are so darn pretty ha ha

[Chris]

Keep those votes comin'... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[illMATTic]

come on #1

[ynnad]

I actually like the photo on the bottom of your posts better than the one that was submitted for the vote.

Dan

[John A]

They're all great, but my vote's for #4.

[illMATTic]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ynnad:
I actually like the photo on the bottom of your posts better than the one that was submitted for the vote.

Dan </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

thanks dan, so do i. it came after i posted the one for the vote. i dont think it would be fair to change it now.

[jwh445]

I said it from the beginning, my vote goes to #1; oh wait a minute, if I read correctly, I get a second vote, that would be for #4.

[Chris]

We need two new pics....so therefore you vote for your favourite two. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I'll close out voting in the mini-poll shortly.

Get your votes in. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[jkeiper]

My votes: #1 and #2. illMATTic: Your boat looks great! The quality of the photo is great too.

Jim

[bdusted440]

3 and 5 bro looks like 3 is in the famous words o vh runnin with the devil. http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/devil.gif

[samjr]

2 and 3 for me. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[mistertoadie]

1 and 3.
gotta stay true to my vintage roots. I prefer the i/o too.

[Chris]

Pics 1 & 2 got the most votes.

They move to the official poll.

Closing out...