pics of bostons sportfire

[illMATTic]

hey geoff, lets see some fotos of that sportfire you picked up.

[illMATTic]

hey geoff, lets see some fotos of that sportfire you picked up.

[Adam L.]

Hey Goeff you may need to change your name to
Bostonpredictorsportfire

[Boston Predictor]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Adam L.:
Hey Goeff you may need to change your name to
Bostonpredictorsportfire </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That has a nice ring to it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

What a great suprise...it's not every day that you have a thread started for you http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Well The boat is still in storage right now so i dont have any updated pics but here are a few to get things started. I still cant beleive how clean this boat is. I checked the bottom hull and there isn't even a scratch in the gel from beaching or launching. the rub rail is the same way. Adam, your friend must have really loved this boat, or never used it.
I am going to rig it with a manual jackplate w/ 6'' of setback for now until I can afford a Hydraulic JP. I plan on changing the carpet, Installing a clarion sterio ( mounted under the dash....I couldnt bring myself to cut it), New Guages w/ water pressure, tach, spedo and fuel, pop up cleats and a new snap on cockpit cover.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/er.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/hst7rs.jpg

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/int.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/check6.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

the sportfire seems like a hybrid of the Starflite and Predictor

[Boston Predictor]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/ntrts8vq.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/esef8eu.jpg

[175checkmate]

Wow, boat is in great shape. What is hanning off the back right now?

[Boston Predictor]

I just bought the hull and trailer but there was a 1994 merc 135 on the back.
This is what I will be using for power....hehehe...I love this motor 200+hp http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/devil.gif

[Boston Predictor]

OOOPS i forgot the IMG code:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/2003_0226Image0001.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

Im gonna take all those stickers off this spring

[175checkmate]

Ah, I thought you might do the motor swap. Should run very well.

[Boston Predictor]

Im hoping that the jackplate and a good prop will give me 80mph. I can't wait to see what happens

[Boston Predictor]

here is the custom cover
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/untitled.jpg

[illMATTic]

damn that boy is clean. very nice boat there. does it have any type of a pad at all like the predictor? it should look mean with a motor jacked up on it.

[Boston Predictor]

Thanks man. These pictures really arent that really that great too...they make the boat look orange and gold but in person its almost like a candy apple red and bright silver.. I cant wait to buff it an really bring out the shine.
The sportfire has a stepped hull and a pad.
I love how the color of the motor matches the boat too. Ironicly its the same year as the boat which I think is pretty cool.
I saw a 7'' jackplate on Rickracers that I was thinking about getting but I'm wondering if thats too much setback???
I know that some of you guys have been in, or owned one of these bad boys, so does anyone have any advice? thanks
Geoff http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif

[illMATTic]

you may not want to go over 5". i know on my boat it would be too much. well if you go with a hydro you can lower it for take off. 7" would work then.

[alwaysredee]

Sweet Vid clip, Ill! Dig the spray! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by illMATTic:
you may not want to go over 5". i know on my boat it would be too much. well if you go with a hydro you can lower it for take off. 7" would work then. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Boston Predictor]

this is what i'll probably get...5 1/2'' Setback. whats the cheapest place to get one??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/ML655s.gif

[illMATTic]

i did alot of searching. i found mine at rick racers. if your a member of s/f you get a discount.

[JW]

Cheapest is usually basspro.com Usually $199 from them. I think there was a guy on here selling jack plates though, can't remember who it was! Maybe do some searching of this board. Rickracer never could give me better pricing than I could find elsewhere.............................

[illMATTic]

i paid 205 for mine last year. its black. its the bobs 5 in 1 jack. i have it set up at the -6 degree trim. it helps stop porpusing at low speeds.

[Boston Predictor]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by illMATTic:
i paid 205 for mine last year. its black. its the bobs 5 in 1 jack. i have it set up at the -6 degree trim. it helps stop porpusing at low speeds. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You got a new Hydraulic J/P for 205!?!? http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/Eyecrazy.gif Was it from ricks? I was planning on spending 250 tops on a manual but if i can get a HD for anywhere near that I would grab it in a second. thanks any info is much apreatiated
Geoff http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif

[wickedrister]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif I like that Sportfire Boston. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif Cool fly by Illmattic http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[illMATTic]

no no no i paid 205 for a bobs 5" man. i would look at the bobs since it has the - trim. with the weight out further you need the bow to be pushed down at low speeds.

[Boston Predictor]

Negative trim is good for holeshot too right...
what do you mean a 5'' bobs for 205 I thought that you had a 6'' hydraulic bobs JP Matt?...I was looking at those and they are big bucks. I was also looking at some used ones on S&F and found some others that were in the 500 price range.

[illMATTic]

no i dont have a hydro. i wish i did. i have this one. after looking at my paperwork i found i paid only 185.00.

http://www.rickracers.com/product_info.php?cPath=50_120&products_id=35

[Boston Predictor]

Is that one easy to adjust? I do alot of kneeboarding and tubing Im just wondering if there is a happy medium where you can get good holeshot and great top end? If worst comes to worst I could always just have a ratchet in the boat to adjust it whenever I need to. The negative trim is a must though
how high do you run the 200 matt? 2 1/2'' below the pad?

[illMATTic]

this one you have to adjust both sides. im pretty sure it is the only one offered with the - trim. if you are going to be moving it often you will want a single bolt adjustable.

detwiler has one you can adjust on the water. its a really nice looking unit.

i am running 1.5 to 2 below. it is he first place i tried. i havnt moved it. i will most likly play with it this season.

[JW]

The $199 CMC 6" jack plate is adjustable by one bolt on the water (from the top to boot) and is attached in the middle, unlike that bobs that is two separate pieces.

[illMATTic]

yeah i mainly purchased mine kuz it was black and cheap.

[Boston Predictor]

Thanks for the tips JW and IllMATTic... I think I'm gonna go with the CMC with some - trim wedges...not sure though, I still wanna do a little more reaserch...I was thinking about buying a used HD jp from S&F but i am a bit weary of used equipment...I dont know I change my mind every day... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
where can I find out more about detwiler JPs?

[boatman4021]

Hey boston, I'll sell you a brand new cmc for $199+shipping if you get it before the price increase takes effect which will be very soon. If you want one, don't go to my web-site to get it, let me know on here so I can make sure you get it for that price! By the way, your boat looks GREAT! boatman http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[merc245]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/merc245/skiing.jpg

BostonCan: Heres a pic of my Old 89 SportFire. I bought it in spring of 91. It was perfect.It had an older 90hp on it. I put an inline 150hp tower of power on it.With a 21p ss It would run 53/55mph.
But being a bigger guy it would fall off the pad to my side.I'd end up up placing myself between the seats & below the wind shield for the best all out ride.
A V6 really wakes this boat up.I had 3 guys in a sportfire and a 135v6 fly by me like I was in mud.
If would like to see more pics of this boat go to page 7 of pic this about 1/2 down and hit mercs245 victim. goodluck at topend.

[illMATTic]

hey boston, this guy has the detwilers for a good price. it shows all there unit.

http://www.impactfishing.com/jackplates.htm

[Boston Predictor]

Thanks guys.
Boatman thanks, Sent you a PM, when will the prices go up? I have to wait till march though... http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/eyes.gif because I have some other things to get first

Merc245, Thats some Sportfire you had there http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif You gotta love the metal flake on the Checkmates, its a classic. http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/surf.gif
I saw your accident photos. I bet it hurt you more than just physicaly. What a nice boat that was I'm sure you miss it, then again you got a awsome Starflite out of it. I was wondering Do you have any more pics other than the accident photos, and where did the boat go when it was fixed?
Im hoping to set personal speed records with this checkmate! can't wait to get the numbers!