Motor Choice For A Starflite...

[Z06]

As I don't exactly have the money to buy a brand new Pulsare right now, I am looking at the Starflite. It looks like a pretty cool boat, but I have not driven one and am looking for some input on it. What would be the best choice for a motor, new or old, whichever would be better? Also, what props would be good on the boat. Also, what kind of speeds would I see? Now, if anyone has one for sale, give me a shout at Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca Some of the goodies I might add are hydraulic steering, hydraulic jack plate, transom, whatever is needed... If its a new motor, I would pretty much keep it stock... Thanks

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[Chris]

Here ya go...buy this one. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Starflite (http://www.checkmate-boats.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=8626072361&f=5606095561&m=9436082871)

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[Z06]

Thanks Chris. ND, thats a great looking boat but the Pink doesn't do it for me. I am actual bidding on a 13' Scat Cat right now... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[Bill]

Z, if you are going to add all that stuff, buy a new boat. Never buy a new motor by itself unless you have to. You will get a much, much better price as a package

[Z06]

Thats why I said I would look for something used too. Sometimes they are better then the newer ones. I do want all these other things... I might be able to get a deal because I know people... LOL http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[Bill]

Z, i have not seen your name on the Scat Cat yet, If you by that you know you should be banned fromthe forum for buying a BAJA

[Z06]

See my name on the Scat Cat yet? What does that mean? Have you seen it over at Ebay? It would mainly be for Mini Z there as he has the card too. I wonder if there is a Baja forum... I'll still get a Checkmate don't worry...

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[xsvspeed]

Z, I love the Starflight! I would have considered buying one before the Pulsare. I think it is rated for 250HP. Great looking boat and I you find one I bet the price would be more reasonable than a Pulsare.

I feel the need for speed!

[xsvspeed]

Oh ya! I looked at the picture that Chris posted. To bad for the pink...you would not catch me in that boat! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sick.gif

I feel the need for speed!

[Z06]

I agree, I like the main black but the pink, sorry thats just not me... Anyone who finds a nice one not to far away, let me know...

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[Chris]

I actually like it. I think it looks neat. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Z06]

Why don't you buy it then? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/eyes.gif Get rid of that Pulse http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Just playin with ya http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

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[cjs89starflite]

The Starflite is rated for a 250. My starflite has a 225 yamaha special worked to about 275hp.I run a 26 pitch chopper and I get about 77 mph speedo. I am still trying to get stuff set right.It is an awesome boat. It is a bit heavy, but personally when you race a smaller(possibly faster) boat in choppy water,its all checkmate baby!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

I think the 250XS would go great on that, with a Lightning ET. What ya think?

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[xsvspeed]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chris:
I actually like it. I think it looks neat. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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Hope my pink comment did not offend anyone! We all have different tastes. It is just my take on it.

I feel the need for speed!

[Z06]

Yeah... I was going to say that, its just a matter of opinion, and mine is, NO PINK

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[Checkmark]

ZO6;
I would keep looking at used. Try the Auto Trader and Boat Trader online. I found my Pulsare through these. It's a 95' and you can't
tell it isn't new. Guy wanted a Harley, and he
wanted the boat gone, so I made out big time. I usually go to the boat trader and type in Checkmate, and 18-21 footer. No reason to spend more than 15k to get a nice rig in my opinion. Good luck!

[Checkmark]

ZO6;
Just saw this on the Boat Trader:

1998 CHECKMATE BOATS INC 21ft Pulsar, 225 Mercury Promax, nosecone, 8 inch jackplate, 4 blade stainless, CD player, aluminum wheels, garage kept, excellent condition, $17,500 (270)646-4773 home (270)651-2905 work GLASGOWMore Details & Photos (270) 646-4773

[Z06]

Thanks Checkmark. I'm heading over to site right now and see what I find... Thanks again

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[Z06]

Hi, have a 1991 Checkmate Starflight with a 1991 Mercury cosworth 3.4 liter 275 h.p. land & sea jack and hotfoot 15'' setback seastar hydralic steering etc. Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

This was an e-mail I got. What do you guyys think?

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[ndmate]

Actually the "pink" is called Flamingo by checkmate with raspberry. It is not all that bad, remember it is still a checkmate!!!!

[Z06]

Of course its still a Checkmate. I'd somewhat out of the Starflite Market... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

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