What Checkmate's Are Pulled By...

[Z06]

This is a thread where the members can show off their other rig, what they pull their boats with... After your pic is up on the site, you can give us the full details of your rig... Once we get enough pics, we'll have a few rounds of votes to see who has the best and baddest rig out there... To get your pic uploaded, you could e-mail it to Chris and he'l get it up here. For all you don't know, his e-mail is Chris@Checkmate-Boats.com if J am not mistaken... I'll get a few pics of my truck up first to start things off... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[This message was edited by Chevy Corvette Z06 on February 06, 2003 at 03:26 PM.]

[175checkmate]

My tow pig. 1988 Dodge Ramcharger. 318 efi, 3.55 sure grip.
Gets crappy gas milage but will tow just about anything.http://gusporter.com/020603%20truck.JPG

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Z06]

A set of American Racing mags would go good on that... I have a set on my new 2002 Chevy Avalanche... While Chris get's my truck pics up, I'll post a pic of my rims...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Z06]

This rim is the American Racing one called "Slider" I got the 17' ones to go with the existing tires. I also have a Venture van with Eagle Alloy mags on it and I used to have a Surburban with American Racings on it as well. As you can tell, all my vehicles have to been my own with my own personal touch. Also, it was scary when I was reading Truck Trend and I saw the same truck as mine with the exact same mags on it. I guessed I had a good taste... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

http://www.americanracing.com/images/wheels/big/b175.jpg

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

I sent a couple of pics to Chris, so hopefully they will be up soon. Thanks Chris http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Chris]

Here are some pics of Z's Avalanche. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif


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[Chris]

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[Chris]

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[Chris]

Here are some pics of Bill's rig. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Chris]

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[Bill]

Hey Z, good choice of color!
Gus, looks in great shape for 15 yrs old, I had a friend who had one of those, beat the crap out of it and it just asked for more!

[175checkmate]

6 months of looking to find one that wasent beat up, or the owner thought it was made of gold.

They are hard to kill. I will have to get a picture of my buddies ramcharger. Down here in south GA the american pass time is fishing or mud bogging. So we built a bogger, runs in stock class. 440cid 7" of lift and 38.5 18's It's a hoss

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Bill]

Cool, I love big bad ass trucks!

[beer truck]

Ok I haven't gotten the checkmate yet, I'm test riding a 253 convincor on Fri. This is my tow vehicle, and I'm looking to get the boat painted to match.

My Dream Truck (http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/beertruck/171782.jpg)

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[Z06]

Thanks Bill, yours looks great too! I got mine December of 2001 and it's been running fine ever since with nothing wrong with it... Here are the details...
2002 Chevy Avalanche
Z66 On-Road Package as I don't go off-road)
285 horsepower Vortec 5300 V8 engine, I could have got the 345 but I didnt anyways...
17' American Racing "Slider" rims...

Avalanche features the Convert-a-Cab system that lets you change it from a premium, 6-passenger SUV to a full-size pickup in less than a minute, without tools. And an innovative first-of-its-kind Midgate™ — positioned between the rear seats and pickup box — means you can configure Avalanche for maximum cargo room or maximum passenger space. It's the ultimate utility vehicle.

A message from the GM Canada Website. I love my truck... 2002 Motor Trend Truck of the Year...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

Thanks Z I bought mine Oct of 2001 and it has been great although I only have 16,000 miles so far. I just discovered I have a bad right front shock already and GM won't replace it. I am ALWAYS looking for ways to upgrade her too!.

[Z06]

Why don't you just get a kit that lowers and heightens your truck on demand, with you at the controlls... Now that would be sweet... A good site for rims is the American Racing (http://www.americanracing.com)

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Z06]

http://www.americanracing.com/images/wheels/big/b636.jpg I am just posting pics that I think would look good on your truck...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

I had that on a show truck that I built once, and it is just not pratical for what I want to use the truck for and it stiffens up the ride because you have to keep pressure in the air bags when driving to minimize wear on the bags. American Racing has a poor selection for my application, I need 8-lug wheels. I have the wheels picked out, I am just working on the tires now.

[JW]

2001 Chevy Silverado 4-door Extended Cab Short Box, Z71 OFF ROAD 4X4, 5.3 V8 with 3.73 Locker rear end. Auto 4X4, Towing Package, power everything. Black outside, Black inside, Blackwall tires http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif 27,000 miles, no mods to this truck.

2001 Toyota RAV4, 4X4, 2.0 4 cyl. with computer controlled variable valve timing, Towing package, locker rear end, moonroof, 4 wheel anti-locks, 23,000 miles. Use it for towing the rowboat/15 Honda....

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JW:
2001 Chevy Silverado 4-door Extended Cab Short Box, Z71 OFF ROAD 4X4, 5.3 V8 with 3.73 Locker rear end. Auto 4X4, Towing Package, power everything. Black outside, Black inside, Blackwall tires http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif 27,000 miles, no mods to this truck.

2001 Toyota RAV4, 4X4, 2.0 4 cyl. with computer controlled variable valve timing, Towing package, locker rear end, moonroof, 4 wheel anti-locks, 23,000 miles. Use it for towing the rowboat/15 Honda....

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>How do you like the RAV 4 JW?

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[Z06]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bill:
I had that on a show truck that I built once, and it is just not pratical for what I want to use the truck for and it stiffens up the ride because you have to keep pressure in the air bags when driving to minimize wear on the bags. American Racing has a poor selection for my application, I need 8-lug wheels. I have the wheels picked out, I am just working on the tires now.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

What rims are you going to get? Can you provide me with a link so I can check them out. You should post a pic of them like I did...
Are you a diehard GM like I am? I don't like that "Jap Crap"...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Z06]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JW:
2001 Chevy Silverado 4-door Extended Cab Short Box, Z71 OFF ROAD 4X4, 5.3 V8 with 3.73 Locker rear end. Auto 4X4, Towing Package, power everything. Black outside, Black inside, Blackwall tires http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif 27,000 miles, no mods to this truck.

2001 Toyota RAV4, 4X4, 2.0 4 cyl. with computer controlled variable valve timing, Towing package, locker rear end, moonroof, 4 wheel anti-locks, 23,000 miles. Use it for towing the rowboat/15 Honda....

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

And what are you again? You seem to have enough nice toys to get anything. A Skater could be in your reach... LOL

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[BayviewRick]

I'll take some pics Monday as we hook up and head to the Milwaukee Boat Show..

2000 Ford F-350 Dually 4x4, standard cab, Lariat, Powerstroke Diesel..Orange and black two tone, tan leather.This truck is set up for our Hydraulic Trailer.. has already towed 30,000 pounds, about double the rating! 55,000 miles

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 quad cab Dually, Cummins Turbo Diesel, Auto (this auto has never given us problems, compared to the Dodge stories you hear) Alcoa rims, BFG Commercials, Black, grey Leather 122,000 miles and runs better than ever!

2000 Chevrolet Silverado, black and pewter, 4x4, grey interior, extened cab, 5.3 litre..
just turned 35,000 miles..

We just pulled a 185 back from Checkmate with my wives truck...

1999 Toyota Tacoma, standard cab 4x4, green.. best truck we've ever owned from a reliability standpoint.. this is the first truck I've owned that did not have a recall, or even a minor problem. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

www.Bayviewmarinecenter.com (http://www.Bayviewmarinecenter.com)

[JW]

I agree Rick....I've had a couple Toyota trucks and they were just as solid when I sold them as when I bought them. GREAT quality trucks. I'd have a Toyota Tundra right now if the back seat weren't the smallest in the business. That's why I ended up with the Silverado, it's the next best truck built after the Toyota....................
Chris, the RAV4 is a great little 4X4 econo 'ute. Probably why Consumer Reports keeps rating it the best of all the small utes......It's small on the outside and big on the inside, gets great gas mileage, has fantastic traction both going and stopping, good looking/fun to drive. The quality of the interior sold me, the GM/Saturn VUE and the Ford Escape both have such cheap interiors...........

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[Z06]

I agree with both of you on one thing. All these North American companies cannot make those cute-ute things. When it comes to larger trucks, Chevy and GMC rule the road. Can someone compare anything to the trucks below? Consider it a challenge if you wish...

Chevy
Astro
Avalanche
Blazer
Express
S-10
Silverado
Suburban
Tahoe
Tracker
Trailblazer

GMC
Envoy
Jimmi
Safari
Savana
Sierra
Sonoma
Yukon

Cadillac
Escalade
Escalade EXT
Escalade ESV

Hummer
H2-SUT

This is a list of most current GM trucks. Feel free to quote this message and put in a truck that could be compared to it... We'll see what happens...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[175checkmate]

Ahhh the age-old topic of discussion that has been beaten like a dead horse.
What brand of truck is better? It all depends on whom you ask.
Its up to the person. But to have a little fun and me being a dodge man by birth I did a little research.

If you buy a dodge you can get a
1, Durango suv
2, Dakota, bigger than an s-10 and can get up to a 360 cid V-8
3, Van’s and size up to a 1-ton.
4, Ram 1500, 2500,3500. With a HEMI.

That’s it go buy one. Chrysler doesent sell trucks.

Now if you want a GM product. Here is where it gets interesting. Joe American public has pick one. Now not to start a major pissing contest but the except for little things like grill’s, wheels and trim the bulk of the vehicle is the same.

1, Avalanche, escalade ext. more $$ it says caddy on the side
2, Express, or sierra, or safari, or savanna. Same same
3, S-10, Sonoma
4, Silverado, Sierra, same
5, Suburban, escalade ESV, Envoy, Same again
6, Tahoe, escalade, and Yukon.


So the way I see it GM can basically sell the same vehicle to a bunch of different people due to brand loyalty. Cheep for them. Go big business.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Z06]

I agree with the GM thing. All they do is make different copies of each vehicle, but Chevy and GMC, mostly Chevy, are always the ones who come out with it first... Cadillac is a huge copy of everything, except they add 20K for all their luxury crap, which none of us can afford. Here is another list I made...

Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 with the Hemi- Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, and the new SS!
Vans- They are all the same, every one of them...

All these companies should start making their own cool vehicles because in a small sense, they are all the same, ALL...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Z06]

You can't forget that best off-roaders ever made. HUMMER... In my opinion, its an awesome truck that doesn't have too much competition. For 80K, you get one hell of a deal for what the truck is...

http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2003/hummer.h2/03.hummer.h2.f34.500.jpg

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[175checkmate]

The full size hummer is king of the off road. THe new H2 is on a GM platform. Still nice but not the same as the big brother.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 175checkmate:
The full size hummer is king of the off road. THe new H2 is on a GM platform. Still nice but not the same as the big brother.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I'm with Gus, the H2 is just a dolled up Tahoe/Yukon.

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[JW]

It would be a hard choice for me to make.....
H2 Hummer or Caddy Escalade? both about the same price.

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JW:
It would be a hard choice for me to make.....
H2 Hummer or Caddy Escalade? both about the same price.

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Escalade!

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[Z06]

H2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Z06]

The Escalade is a copy of the Suburban except with their luxury items. We shouldn't be worrying as most of us will never have on until we are 70-80 years old!!!

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[175checkmate]

IF you wan the caddy, just wait a few years and buy a used one, Prices should come down on them.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Z06]

I don't usually buy used unless its an old Chevelle or Camaro, or any old nice car. I don't like new used cars because it makes my wonder why they are selling them...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

Z, soory it took so long to answer you rlast question, computer crashed, just got it back, yes I am die hard GM, I bought my wife the GMC Envoy. Our next plans are to trade the Envot, my wifr wants my truck and I will get the Hummer. That is about two years down the road. Don't waste the money on the plastic Escalade. My mother wnated one, when she went to drive it, well just say dissappointed. 62 grand for a plastic version of the Yukon. the engine is nice, but that is about it. I had a 2000 half ton GMC and hated it. Nothing but trouble! Engine, tranny, frame flex, you name it. In the 4 monthes I had it, the drivers doors even fell out of alignment! I LOVE my HD 2500 4X4. I don't think you can beet the Japanese vehicles if you are running to the grocery stores, but I would not want to tow anything above 18 feet or so with them.

[Bill]

80 grand for the h-2? You must mean Canadian. You can pick one up for 50 grand in the states.

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bill:
80 grand for the h-2? You must mean Canadian. You can pick one up for 50 grand in the states.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Yeah Bill, they're like 80 grand Canadian.

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[Z06]

It's good to see another person like myself, a diehard GM fan. All I own is Chevy's. I wouldn't mind getting a H2 but its a little out of my price range if I want to get a new boat... Which Envoy did you get? The normal one or the XL, because the XL/Trailblazer EXT have many electrical problems and I was told by my dealer that if I bought one, I'd have lots of problems because of new technology. This is the same guy that told me this that I have bought around 30-35 vehicles since I was able to drive... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

Z I do not have th XL version, I think it is ugly. I am actually disappointed in the lack of power with the motor. I guess now you can get a v-8 in them. I hope the average income per person is a lot higher in Canada than here in the states.

[Z06]

True enough said... I think the Trailblazer EXT, but I probably won't get one... I like the normal ones more... You can get the Vortec 5300 V8 on the XL... I think the just weird, too long because all they did was extend it, too weird for my tastes... I think I'll stick with my Avalanche and maybe a Rendezvous or a older Camaro/Chevelle... My income is enough to afford what I want and still live comfortably in my 5 bedroom house... Other people is a different story... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

Just curious, what do you do, your bio said you were a 17 year old student. I find it kind of interesting to see what other people do with their lives and what makes them tick. I have always wanted to ask Jim W. what an Avionics Tech rep does. It sound intersting, to me at least. I am not psycho, I am just interested in what makes the world go around and hell, I just might learn something http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Bill]

Z, you either changed your profile, or I read the wrong one. I probably screwed up! Do you have kids for those 5 bedrooms? My next houe will be a little smaller but I layed the law, minimum five car garage with half of it 40 feet deep. Of course, that will probably be too small.

[Z06]

I am a firefighter... I really don't know what your talking about in my profile... I am 38 and I have 3 kids, so we all have our own room, plus an extra Nintendo Room as we call it... 5 car garage????????????????

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

Like I said Z, I probably got it mixed up. ASnfar as the garage, that is for toys, my shop will be at least 100X100 to screw around in the winter inside. Of coarse, I need to find the property to do this on which is not easy here.

[Z06]

Toys... A F-13 could go good in there along with the Sierra, Envoy and 240!!!!!! I should store my cars at your place, LOL...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

You would have the cleanest cars around! When I want to forget about all the bullsh**, I start polishing and polishing and polishing... I was kind of embarrassed by the pic of my truck on the forum because it is dirty from all of the salt on the roads here. If a snow flurry is forcasted, they salt the hell out of the roads. I normally wash our vehicles 3 to 4 times a week. I know, I have a problem. You should see me try to keep the boat clean when out on the river for the weekend. Like we have discussed before, I HATE my stuff dirty. I would love to have an f-13, but know where to use it here. The river gets way too rough. If I had the room for a second boat, I would have to snatch Jim W's! I just love the Pulsare (my favorite Mate)

[Z06]

Oh my goodness, you are sound EXACTLY like me here... In the summer, I am out cleaning and waxing all our vehicles. When I am lucky in the winter, I can take my truck into the Fire Station and clean it overnight... I am basically the only person around me that has a clean truck in the middle of the winter, waxed and all... I get so p!ssed off when it gets all the salt on it... Here is what I say, "It looks good from far, but far from good" You'd have to get through me first for JW's boat! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Bill]

Z, since I have one on the way (i hope) Jim,s is all yours!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

I know, but once he officially puts it up for sale, then I'll have some good competition... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[disturbed]

I pull my 242 with my 2000 f150 extended cab long bed silver pick-up.Tritan v8 procharged.18" nichee chrome rims.Cerwin vegas all the way around.Soon to be dvd player installed,for those log trips to poker runs. Can't beat a ford.

"I LOVE THE ARMY"Where else can you travel to beautiful places, meet foreign exotic people an KILL EM !!

[Z06]

You should get some pics of that up on the site. I just have one thing to say, don't take it offensivly, I'm mostly talking about other models, FOUND ON ROAD DEAD... I like Chevy but I can't say anything bad about the pick-ups...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Z06]

My latest vehicle. I didn't pick this one out too much, I just paid for it http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I'll get ya some better pics later. I am going to put my mags on from my old Venture Van. Its gonna be sweet!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=219451

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gifZ06http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

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[Z06]

It just rolled in my garage right now. Damn does the black look great. It will look even better with my mags on them. It isn't really my kind of car, but it does look pretty good! Here are my mags I will have on my Rendezvous
http://store4.yimg.com/I/gofast_1731_7172105

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gifZ06http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gifCheckmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[MoparMatt]

Well, the first thing to pull the boat is going to be a uhaul or something to get it back to Mass. Once it is home, for now I'll have to borrow my dad's 86 Chevy Suburban, black with grey interior, and a strong 350. Thats until I can get my utility vehicle on the road with a tow package. Nope, its not a SUV or a pick-up. Its... (I know I'm gonna get crap for this heh heh http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif) an 88 Chevy Caprice station wagon. Yup, I drive a wagon. To top it off, I love the thing. Rides like my living room couch, has all the room to bring myself and five friends camping with all our gear, and is entirely enclosed to keep us and our crap dry. Four full doors standard, and you never know when you'll need seating for nine! I would like to swap out the 307 for a 350, but I heard thats a major undertaking. When it all comes down to it though, I can't bring myself to put a hitch on my 69 Dodge. It just wouln't be right. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Z06]

You almost got me thinking you had an Avalanche with the not a SUV, not a Pick-Up Part! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Thats what I should be saying! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[JW]

So Z, I take it that the Rendevouz is what you ended up with instead of the Impala?
And as far as boats being 'officialy' for sale or not, ALL boats are always for sale for the right price........... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[Z06]

Nope. The Rendezvous is what my wife wanted. The Impala SS is still in the plan but the scary thing is that I don't know a price yet. I am guessing somewhere in thr 40K range. I am trying to pick up a cheap price boat that willl be able to go 50+ and tow all the water sports. Thats my main goal right now. I'll have 3 cars, not 2.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=220640
May not be the best show but you get my point.

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[Malibu]

So JW is yours for sale again????? hahaha.... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Z06]

Maybe it will be mine this time! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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Chevy Corvette Z06
Z06
Chris E.
Checkmate Fanatic
Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca
2003CorvetteZ06@addr.com

[Malibu]

Good luck Z, I'm pretty sure he's keeping it now!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

I think so. Maybe in a few years he'll think about selling it again! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif That was a hint Jim! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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Chevy Corvette Z06
Z06
Chris E.
Checkmate Fanatic
Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca
2003CorvetteZ06@addr.com

[CHECKMATE ZEUS]

NO WORRY THERE MALIBU! CORVETTE IS JUST A 17 YEAR OLD DREAMER KID, HE HASN'T GOT THE SCRATCH TO BUY ANY BOAT! AND HE KEEPS POSTING PICTURS OF HIS DADDYS AND MOMMYS CARS! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sick.gif
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif
RRIIIIIGGHHHTTT! POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM
I am the one who knows all!

[Z06]

And why would you say this? My Mommy and Daddy car is a Cadillac STS! Be sure to check out the Chevy Corvette Z06 thread in The Dock to see where Mini Z was. I'm just about to send Chris an image over to get put up.

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Chevy Corvette Z06
Z06
Chris E.
Checkmate Fanatic
Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca
2003CorvetteZ06@addr.com

[MikeW]

I don't have a pic of it, but my Check is pulled my a Red 2000 Ford Crew cab Dually with a powerstroke.......Eatin' Duromax's and crappin' Cummins

[BBB]

Just a note to tell you that he Ford powerstrokeis in the last place this year when compared to the torque of a Chevy Duramax or a Dodge Cummings. The hypertech programmer released information stating the most performace added by a programmer to any motor has been the Duramax! How about this little fact, for every 1 Dodge truck sold there is 3 Fords and 3 Chevys sold. Also the Chevy has the best resale.

[Chris]

I've had good luck with my Chevs. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Redboat]

I have a Ford F-450 for work and the transmission was replaced at 33000 miles and the entire diesel engine was replaced at 77000 miles . The chevy diesel is so much quieter than the ford , thats what I would buy .
Redboat

[senator-holland]

in a few day's a brand new VW touareg V10 TDI pulling my senator.

first thing PUT THAT CKMATE-BOATS.COM sticker on http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Merc 245's truck and Mate. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Tbacha.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Redboat3.jpg

[BBB]

I'm not much of a Dodge person but it's a nice set up. I really like the Red GMC with the matching mate.

[Redboat]

I bought the boat first , then went out shopping with a fiberglass chip and the GMC was the only one that the chip disappeared on .
Redboat

[Enforcer 24]

Like MoparMatt, I don't tow with a diesel. Nor is it a truck or a 4 door. But it is 4wd, backed by twin levers and lock outs. No crappy push button 4wd, no $1000 autocrappic trannys to blow, just 1 clutch disc...in 130,000 miles and the best part....it's PAID FOR!!! (long time ago) 1992 (I'm gonna get more crap) Ford...(even more crap) Explorer Sport. Rotted to hell and will not die. (not that rotted, just rockers) Tows well, just have to dump 2 gears going up hill but from my house to the lake, nice-n-flat. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/lol.gif I don't care what I drive on land, but all of my toys are up to par.

[Tejas Raz]

Well I guess I just have to post my MFBY Tank. All the trucks will do. I went looking for any of the top three as long as they were diesel. Here's what I found for the right price.

1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty SuperCab 4x4 PowerStroke Diesel with 5 speed and 4.10 Positrac gearing.

I added the 4" Black Diamond lift and 325/70R-16 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Mickey Thompson 16x10 rims. I've done a few small assorted mods so far just to let it breath a bit better and improve the drivability. Go to www.TheDieselStop.com (http://www.TheDieselStop.com) and you'll find all things FORD. Figure out the MFBY?

Mighty Fine Boat Yankin Tank! Or something like that. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

http://community.webshots.com/s/image9/5/66/40/128256640ygUGwO_ph.jpg

[Tejas Raz]

Here's another shot.

http://community.webshots.com/s/image8/5/65/65/128256565GqSJni_ph.jpg

[Chris]

Here are a few pics of Hoodl um's tow beast. Gus is sure to like this one. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif


http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Hoodlum.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Hoodlum1.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Hoodlum2.jpg

[senator-holland]

here is my brand new Touareg V10 TDI chip tuned-400 hp-torgue of over 920NM.
Incl: air supspension, GPS Tracking over internet(anti hi-jack), TV-DVD,NAVI,300 watt stereo, electric towing hook, park distance control, full lether, titanium front's, front and rear laser shield and laser detection, tip tronic gearshift behind steering wheel, bixenon light's, coming home lightdisplay, keyless entry etc. fully loaded.

they forgot on the factory to make the windows black tinted so it will be done afterwards http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/brickwall.gif
still looking for 20" wheels for summer..

http://www.oost-west.nl/misc/dscn1468.jpg
http://www.oost-west.nl/misc/dscn1469.jpg
http://www.oost-west.nl/misc/dscn1470.jpg
http://www.oost-west.nl/misc/dscn1471.jpg

[BOB'S 283]

i thought gas was so expensive everywhere in europe and that we had the monopoly on gas guzzlers.

[senator-holland]

gas yes but diesel is about half the price.

nice to put there the second checkmate-boats.com sticker on. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[BOB'S 283]

i don't follow vw much , so what are you saying , its a v10 diesel ? i know vw was working on a w12 ,that is 2 v6's joined at the hip. i love diesels myself . the ford f series with the 6.0 is just a rush to drive . totally diferent from any gas motor you ever drove

[senator-holland]

it's a V10 5.0 diesel Turbo twin intercooled. "the most powerful diesel ever build in a consumer car"(says Volkswagen, counting the torgue i think.)

standard 750 nm torgue,(313hp) and after chiptuning 920NM of torgue. (over 400hp)

i need the laserdetection and lasershield package. that's for sure http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[BBB]

is 750nm the same as 750 lbs of torque? Surely not? I kbnow the new Chevrolet Duramax put out 590lbs of torque and 310 Hp. With a programmer the Duramax can jump a additional 90hp and almost 200 Lbs of Torque!

[senator-holland]

1 lb= 1.3576159 nm

VW touareg V8=302 lb-ft nm=410

(this is what sales info says about V8, so the V10 ishttp://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

1 lb= 1.3576159 nm

V10 TDI=552.43902lbs =nm 750

[BOB'S 283]

risenshine gets pulled by fords, nothing but fords . since my biggest customer is a ford dealer and i have access to anything on the lot i usually grab the biggest baddest thing there (used of course). then they pay me to clean it ...... only in america !!!

[Eriktheviking]

I hear ya,I've got a Black 99 F-250 Super Duty 4x4 quad cab w/8'bed.Well made truck.I've had both Dodges and Fords.The new Dodges are nice but the Transmissions are trouble.It costs way to much $$$$$$$ to rebuild them nowadays.

[BOB'S 283]

i'll probably start world war 3 .but there's only one truck ,if you are really going to WORK it. the 05 super duty will have an allmost 16,000towing capicity anmong many other improvements. the best never rest!

[BOB'S 283]

eric.... i can see why you're not in the water yet...you have way too much stuff to keep clean.........

[Eriktheviking]

At least I can just drive that thru the car wash!Haven't had the time to even wax it yet.

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Chad's rig. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Chadavalanche.jpg

[Z06]

Cool Avy Chad. Here is my dad's (I'm 14 http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif) American Racing "Slider" Rims
http://www3.sympatico.ca/christine.ellard/ChrisStuff/AVY.JPG

[chad c]

Thanks we like it alot. getting ready to put air bags on it later this summer. You cant beat the ride of these Avalanches . http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

It will be even better with the air bags. Keep me (us) updated http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Send more pictures if you got them to my personal address, Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Merc245's new tow beast. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Merc2455.jpg

[merc245]

YAE' IT'S GOT A HEMI.

[Chris]

Here's another.

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Tbacha5.jpg

[Leedo Lanes]

Damn, An H2?? What do you do for work? Are you hiring?

[tbacha]

it's not what you think...it belongs to my fiance. She thought it would be a good idea to have a backup tow vehicle be cause my 454 surburban is a piece of *&*&*. She makes up for my frirst wife who made me sell my switzer for a pontoon boat with a 40 hp...I'm in the trade show business...lucky to afford gas for the boat much less a new H2.

[illMATTic]

well just icase someone hasnt seen it and becuase im bored..... ill post it again.
http://img54.photobucket.com/albums/v164/boombip/rodeoboat.jpg

[montiboats24]

get this everyone i tried to pull my enchanter with my lil vw cabriolet cus my friend had my truck and it easily did it because my boat has about 4 lbs of toung weight but i wouldnt try to back it up the ramp i wouldnt be able to pull it back up only 96 hp isnt good for boats.....

[Chris]

Here is a pic of DONCONVINCOR'S tow beasts.

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

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Don2.jpg

[Chris]

Here are a couple of Coop's rigs.

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Coop.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Coop2.jpg

[bdusted440]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif A checkmate and a mopar . http://checkmate-boats.com/groupee/forums/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/beer1.gif Gota love it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Chris]

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

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Baked3.jpg

[Chris]

Here is an updated pic of Gus' tow beast. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/misc/Gus.jpg

[jrs1958]

Here are my tow rigs:
Tow Rig #1:
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421548768/18.jpg
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
350 engine, EFI, tow package, posi- rear end, K&N Air Filter

Tow Rig #2:
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421548768/19.jpg
1976 GMC C-20 1 Ton Pickup
396,459 miles Chevy 292 I-6 engine, Turbo 400 transmission, K&N Air Filter

I bought this from a friend back in 1994 with 386,000 miles. He was going to drive it to the bone yard. I told him that I would give him a ‘buck’ for it. So..He sold it to me for $1. I then welded a new floor in it, bought door skins and fenders. I then trashed the bed and built the wood one. Spent about $800 on it. Drove it until 2001 and then re-built the whole drive train and suspension. Weighs 4,500 lbs. with a full tank. Rides like a ‘tank’ empty. But, put some weight in on and it rides more like the Roadmaster. And it’s a gas pig. Coop’s Freightliner gets better fuel mileage. Luckily, there’s some boating areas close by.

1984 Predictor 1968 Mercury 1250 I-6 125HP

[cooperider]

Thanks man. I try to think its pretty good mileage for the size. 7.5 mpg with 78,000 pounds at 75 mph across I-40 in Arizona is not so bad until I pump a hundred+ gallons a day into twin 150 gallon tanks. At around $2 a gallon. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/brickwall.gif

[TCAT]

Don't pull my Pulsare much it lives at the cottage but when I do it is usally my Denali or my wife's Avalanche. Wish I could tow it with the bike it would be a blast to see the look on faces of people. LOL http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/Eyecrazy.gif
http://www.dyplex.com/products/P9120016.JPG
http://www.dyplex.com/products/P9120008.JPG
http://www.dyplex.com/products/P9120015.JPG

[Chris]

Here are some pics of Distubed's tow rigs.

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/auto/Disturbed3.jpg

[Chris]

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/auto/Disturbed4.jpg

[TeeJ McD]

chris you made me happ y that im not the only one that pulls ther boat with a trakter lol its no t the ride its the boat http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/beer1.gif the thing is though my boats half the size of yours .. . .

[Z06]

Nice trucks, and even better rims http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[disturbed]

The first pic is my 01 f-350(7.3 liter turbo diesel) and the second pic is my wifes(ms Disturbed) 00 cadillac escalade, with 20" foose rims. its really a nice truck, but it never sees the mate behind it... she wouldn't stand for that...its 4-wheel drive, but its never seen offroad, if i had my way it would be the perfect deer huntin vehicle...lol

[jrumon]

My "Checkmate" tow vehicle is a '99 Ford F-350 Superduty (crew cab shortbed) with a warmed up Triton SOHC V-10 Torque monster! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

It is a "prerunner" style truck being 2wd and I added a 6" lift ProComp suspension system with 35-12.50-16.5 BFG All-Terrain TA's on 16.5x10 American Racing wheels.... Looks sweet... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

Now if I could only get better than 12MPG towing this boat or my buddies 30'er... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[jkeiper]

jrumon:

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif I have the same truck in a 2001. I love the V10. What did you use to "warm up" yours. I thought about using the Banks complete Power Pack system but now that I have 60,000 miles on it I think I'll just trade in a couple years and get the V10 with the 3 valve heads. I seem to have enough power to tow what I tow anyway, it's just fun to have more. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I tow my 27' Dutchmen 5th wheel and the Checkmate behind that. Later!

Jim



Coming soon to a lake near you! <span class="ev_code_RED">"Secret Agent"</span>

[jrumon]

My V10 mods:
K&N cold air kit...$275
Custom 3" mandral bent dual exhaust...$500
Reprogrammed the ECM (thanks Ford Experimental Team)...Priceless!
Dyno pulls with stock tires...350hp/550ft.lbs!

I'm thinking of selling and getting into a newer 3valve V8 (300hp stock now)... I really don't need the V10 for what I tow. Funny thing is I actually get 16mpg X-way not towing! It gets 3mpg better than it did stock...

[jkeiper]

Jim:

The best I can get is 14.5mpg. The lowest is 8. It makes no difference if the boat is behind the 5th wheel or not. I think the 5th wheel cuts all the wind and the boat is just along for the ride. I didn't buy it for the mieage though.

When we reprogram the Power Strokes, Cummins or Duramax, they almost all get better mileage.

Jim

[jrumon]

jkeiper...
I thought about a Diesel, but I have a 1.25 mile drive to work, and diesel is $2.29 a gallon today by me... and regular is $1.97. So the "mileage" gain isn't going to cover the cost difference in fuel. What a scam on the fuel prices when is costs way less to produce diesel!

I was thinking about dropping a Lightning 5.4L Supercharged motor in my truck... but realized my time, efforts, and cash could be better spent!

[Craig]

My tow vehicle is a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with 345hp Hemi and 20” rims.

-Craig

[jrumon]

Sweet! My buddy sent me photos of the new Ram full size crew cab/... Extra cool!!! Jim.

[JUPITER PULSARE]

MY BOAT IS PULLED BY A 2000 FORD EXCURSION LIMITED/V10. I AVERAGE ABOUT 12.8 MPG BUT I AM CONSTANTLY BLASTING DOWN I95 AT 80+ MPH. IF I KEEP IT ABOUT 65MPH I CAN GET OVER 15MPG.

[merc245]

Craig, you better keep an eye on your truck. they are just about the hottest vechile going for the theifs these days.Hunderds have been stolen in the detroit area recently.They got my 03 hemi (bottom of page 5 of this thread) 3 weeks ago. Thankfully they tore it up enough to total it. But now I an 3 day old 05 yellow RUMBLEBEE sitting in the drive now. pics to follow soon.

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Merc245's new Ram.


http://checkmate-boats.com/images/auto/Merc2456.jpg

[merc245]

THANKS AGAIN, I picked up this 05 RUMBLE BEE to replace the red 03 hemi. I was going to buy a clunker and live with it. Even made a few offers, But I got such a sweet Deal on this one.It stickerd at 31+ they were letting them go for 19 even.

[Dwayne]

here is my mean pulling machine..2004 gmc seirra 5.3 cold air induction, throttle body spacer, performahttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Idwaynen/trkpic3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Idwaynen/trkpic2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Idwaynen/trckpic1.jpg nce plus program,

[JW]

Here's my tow rig for the last year and a half:


http://img206.exs.cx/img206/6476/1090953s6dd.jpg

295 horse, room for 5, and 17-20 mpg on the highway http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Scream And Fly]

Jim just wants to tow in style. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Chris]

Originally posted by Scream And Fly:
Jim just wants to tow in style. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif You need a big tow rig for those pontoon boats. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[JW]

LOL! Actually, I've been towing the 20' pontoon boat with the RAV4.......

Sshhhhhh, don't tell anyone, I'm only going one mile http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

[Z06]

Our new tow rig http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

http://img12.exs.cx/img12/3779/2005chevroletavalanche24ec.jpg

[Chris]

Originally posted by JW:
LOL! Actually, I've been towing the 20' pontoon boat with the RAV4.......

Sshhhhhh, don't tell anyone, I'm only going one mile http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif Don't tell the wife! She'll be telling you to sell the big rig! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Chris]

The lease on my '02 Silverado is almost up. My salesguy was telling me the best deals are on the Avs.

I have to figure out if I'm buying a new truck, or if I'm going to bite the bullet and buy out the current one.

If I get a new one I'll get a GMC. I can't stand the new grill and front end on the new Chev. It looks fine on the avs, but it just doesn't fit on the pickups.

[Z06]

Yep. For the first time we are leasing. We're going to give it a shot rather then buying a 55 thousand dollar vehicle. We're going all out though, Bose, DVD player, etc etc etc http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Plus because of the Car show, you get a $1000 coupon off the vehicle and a 1% discount off the rate. We're also tradin in our old Avy so it works out great. Take delivery on Saturday or Monday of next week

[Scream And Fly]

Hey Mr. Ellard, what's all this "we" stuff about? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/lol.gif

[JW]

It's all in the family http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Z06]

Mr. Terzian,

Around here they all know the story, thats old news. Go back and wash the Camaro http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/brickwall.gif

[Chris]

I think Greg just laid the smackdown. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Z, you'll certainly have a nice fleet to pick from when you get your full blown license. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[Scream And Fly]

Chris E., you can help me wax my work vehicle. Yes, this is my work car http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://img223.exs.cx/img223/3320/camaro2200527ue.jpg

[Chris]

Greg, send him a plane ticket!

I hear Jetsgo is reasonably priced. http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

Z, take Greg up on it, what's better than a free trip to Florida in the middle of a Canadian winter? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

Maybe you can talk Greg into getting the Hydro all wet. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Scream And Fly]

Haha, and while he's here he can do some install projects I have waiting here... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

With pleasure http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[Scream And Fly]

Okay Chris, I have many boxes of goodies here that need to be installed and tested. You can also take apart the ProMax I'm getting too. I'll put you to work... http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/Eyecrazy.gif

[JW]

Hold on a sec.! I want first dibs on that plane ticket to Fla.! I'll wash that camaro and take that promax apart for a plane ticket!

[Z06]

I'm sure you have tons of stuff that isn't related to boats that would be interesting!

Where's my Mercury Racing (slash/ any other stuff) we were talking about. If you can post you have time http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif)

[Chris]

JW, maybe Greg will let you rig up one of those vintage Brideports he has to project GoFast? http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[JW]

His Bridgeport is like his hull, virginal!

[Chris]

Who Z's?

Oh, you mean Greg's....

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Scream And Fly]

Jim, the Bridgeport is coming off and going in a crate. I have a 375HP drag motor you could try though http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[88 Enchanter]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/tstone3/DSC00055.jpg

[ynnad]

Here's our Enforcer at home in Florida after a 1250 mile trip from Mich... Damn that Jeep Grand Cherokee looks small compared to the boat!

Danhttp://www.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=30494025/PictureID=865062326/t_=27721602

[ynnad]

Ok I can do this!http://images.snapfish.com/344%3C796%3B23232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E234%3A%3D%3A44%3D9 25%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3B758734%3C%3Aot1lsi

[hydroslide]

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/9648/checkmate1ph.jpg

[Chris]

That's a kewl pic.

That'll be Gus if he wins the lottery. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[wickedrister]

My tow vehicle is a 2004 Nissan Frontier Crew cab 3.3L 4x4 automatic. It pulls the boat ok but has a bunch of understeer in the turns.

[JW]

I just this week replaced my tow vehicle. I sold my beloved '04 Avalanche Z71 to my brother, and picked up a cheap lease deal: I now tow with an '06 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab TRD 4X4. I'll have to take some pix (if it ever stops snowing/raining here!)

Edit: I gave up waiting for a nice day. Here it is:

http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/2821/tundra001s2er.jpg


http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/9497/tundra006s6pz.jpg

[wickedrister]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gifNICE TRUCK JW but please keep the snow up your way.

[JW]

I looked for a cheap lease deal and this is what I found. A side benefit is it's an AMERICAN truck made in the good 'ol USA, unlike my last 3 Chevys................

[175checkmate]

JW, I do believe you have me beat on the number of vehicals owned in the last 3 years. Looking for another car right now. Well I'm not Arron is. He lunched the transaxle in the hyundia 2 days ago. I tryed to tell him the car was not a hot rod.

[JW]

I think Arron has the record!

[fnshrmaster]

I pull my 251 GTX with a 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood,it pulls like a dream.It puts my dully Superburban to shame!That LT1 is a powerhouse,added airlift bags and class 3 hitch and what you have is a Checkmate pimp towmobile!

[BullittBen]

http://www.geocities.com/bullittben/2002GMC2crop.JPG
Here's mine without the boat attached. I'm hoping to make 200k+ like the one my dad has (nearly identical). These things are indestructible with the 5.3L.

[JW]

That one reminds me of my '01 Silverado Z71 extra-cab 4-door. Loved the truck, but the wife made me sell it early because it had the dreaded '99 - '02 'knock' engine. So I traded it for the '04 Avalanche that my brother owns now. I loved my black '01!

[Chris]

JW, I'm suprised the TOYO was cheap on a lease. Up here those things are 200 bucks or so more a month than a GM. With zero down I got mine for a touch over 500 bucks a month on a three year lease. The TOYO was 700ish. The main reason for the difference is Toyota are always running their leases at 6,7,8 percent and GM are running incentive galores on theirs. BUT on all my GM's, at the end of the least the vehicles are all worth way less than the buyout. So I just walk away and get a new one. It wouldn't surprise me if the Toyota had some equity at the end though.

[BullittBen]

Ah, I'm not worried about the "knock". I hear it occasionally on cold startup, but my dad's has done that for over 150,000 miles. Apparently it isn't a big problem. He pulls an enclosed car hauler or a heavy tractor on his frequently. We have 3 of these (99, 02, 04) in the family and so far out of nearly 350,000 miles on them the maintenance was one $600 ABS module on the 99. No brake pads, nothing. I'm sold.

[JW]

Chris, down here you can lease that TRD crew cab Tundra 4X4 for $290 a month with 15,000 miles a year allowance!!!!! I think the 12,000 mile a year lease is $270. That's the out the door price too. It's advertised at $239 plus TTL. The Chevy I leased (the '99 Z71 extra cab 3-door) cost me $100 more a month, with a 12k lease.

I liked my '04 Chevy Avalanche Z71 best of all 6 trucks I've owned. This Toyota is more sophisticated and drives better, but my Avalanche was LOADED with toys and had better seats.

[Z06]

Big Man Z06 have an 05 Avalanche Z71 on lease right now and I believe it's 2..something a month (remember this is in Canadian funds folks) with a 12K allowance per year (we already surpassed the first year one (we're at 16K)

This on a fully loaded, 55K Avalanche with all the stuff.

I love the Avalanche...I guess so does my dad thats why we got another one.

Too bad you got out of the Avy Jim

[illMATTic]

HERES THE NEW GUY. NO PHOTO WITH THE BOAT YET.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/boombip/newwhip.jpg

[MERC-MATE]

http://img309.imageshack.us/img309/7879/img00019rl.jpg

97 K2500 454

[boatman4021]

My 2004 2100 Pulsare is towed by a 2005 Ford F-150 regular cab, 4.6 V8, auto. trans. Nothing fancy, but it does a good job getting to the lake and back. boatman

[Drex]

Just picked up a 2000 Chevy Suburban 1500 LS 4X4. One previous owner. Loaded to the gills with 44,000 miles and in immaculate condition. It has the 5.3 V8. Anybody have anything good or bad to say about the 5.3?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b386/pwdrex/Chevy1500.jpg

[BullittBen]

Apparently some people do, but if you read my post above, I'd say your chances of that being a great truck are pretty good. All of ours are 2wd, 5.3, AT, towing pkg, locking rear. We're in the South, so I guess we need the 4wd a little less.

JW, last I knew the 4wd GM's still didn't have rack and pinion steering where the 2wds do. Is that still true? That may account for some of the driving issues. The 2wds are great, especially with the stiffer springs on the towing package.

[JW]

The only two known problems with the '99 - '02 4.8/5.3 and 6.0 engines is the start-up piston slap that sounds like bad lifters, and the sticky throttle body that needs to be cleaned with a rag and cleaner every 10,000 miles.

The 4WD trucks wander a bit, but I never had any problems with any of mine. Not quite as tight on the road as my new Toyota, but the chevy's I had were never a problem.

[BullittBen]

They must have fixed the throttle body by 02. My dad's 99 and my old 00 had that problem bad. I'm not convinced that the "piston slap" is piston slap even though that's what it sounds like. If it was, I would think that it would get worse or be a problem. It shouldn't be able to do that for 150,000 miles.

[JW]

It's carbon build-up that causes the piston slap in the '99 - '02 engines. Sometime in '03 they started with new pistons that are coated to keep the carbon from building up on the skirts. My '04 didn't have the problem that my '99 and '01 had.

They also switched to a throttle-by-wire system on my Avalanche, so if it had the sticking throttle body I wouldn't have known it! All my throttle did was rotate a rheostat.

[Drex]

JW,

What are the symptoms of the throttle body problem? What needs to be cleaned and how do you do it?

Thanks

[JW]

The fumes from the engine (after it's shut down) migrate up the intake manifold and get to the throttle plate and mix with minute particles of dust. After many months, the build-up causes the throttle plate to get sticky.
Pull the air intake plastic tube away from the front of the intake plenum, where you find the throttle plate. Wedge the throttle plate full open, and with a clean cotton rag and some carb cleaner, you wipe/scrub the black buildup from the throttle plate seat area. Throttle feels like new again.

One way to help keep the build-up from happening is to run gas with extra fuel injection cleaner in it, like Shell V-Power.

[Chris]

Z, I lease a lot of vehicles. Avalanches are not 200 bucks a month. They might be 200 a bucks a month with 10K down but not with zero down.

When I lease a vehicle I just call them tell them what I want and they arrange everything. No deposit, no haggling. I get them for a couple of percent over invoice regardless of the sticker price. My company has a deal with GM and Chrysler.

I asked my sales guy on the last truck we bought and we got it for 900 bucks a month or so over invoice. It still works out to be a little over 500 a month plus tax. That's on the low kilometer plan with GM which is 20K a year. A regular lease is 24K. But I can tell you a loaded Toyo would be 700ish plus tax. And Toyo dealers don't haggle much. I tried on a Corrola once and gave up and just bought something else with cash.

I just priced a Tundra Double Cab LTD with Auto on Toyota.ca.

List $49,425
Lease Rate: 5.9%
Term: 48 Months
Allowance 24K
Price: $837.21 Tax and Freight Included.

In order to get that truck down to $600 a month tax in, which keep in mind is still a few bucks more than my Crew Cab loaded Sierra, you'd have to get 9,000 grand off the sticker price. Even with 5,000 grand off the sticker, the monthly payment is still $703.10.

My truck is a '05 Crew Z71 SLT. Posi, chrome step bars, moonroof, Bose 6 pack stereo, towing package, bedliner, upgraded rims, upgraded tires......in short there were no options left to order on this truck. There were a few different things you could substitute, but nothing additional.

And the price clocked in at 515 or so plus tax, which comes in a hair below 600 a month. And that's for 36 months, not 48.

Personally, I wouldn't take a Toyota over a Chev for the same price. If the Toyota was a bit less, maybe I'd have a look. But 200 bucks a month more? Not a chance.

[Z06]

Hey Chris,

Thats the part I was forgetting. I believe that since we traded in our old 02 Avalanche, and there was a lien payout, that they put down about $5500 or some number like that http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/sleep.gif

It's probably closer to $300/month on the lowest KM plan, but the reason we did it this way is because we have never kept a vehicle for more than a couple years so after this, we can throw them back the keys and do it all over again.

As for Toyo, I've heard so much mixed stuff about them. I mean I've grown up as a CHev boy my entire life, but then again some people I know swear by them Toyos, although the number of Chev's to Toyos is about 10-1 up here in Ottawa http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[JW]

Sounds like you guys can buy the Chevys about as good as us, but not the Toyos! Toyota is using the USA to gain world dominance, and will be the #1 car builder in the world some time next year. That's probably why the 36 month lease deal on a Tundra Crew is $239 a month and the Chevy Crew is $400+ a month.............That and resale value. Down here, a Chevy will drop it's value in HALF in 24 months, the Toyo will only drop about 25%.

[wickedrister]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d117/wickedrister/JULY20042016.jpg This is Wickedrister's lil rig and lil wife.

[Bigmoss]

Figured I would add mine in there, PLEASE ignore the rims on the F150 LOL this was taken in the fall with the winter on. Have 20" Chromys on it http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

http://www.nuovatech.ca/Personal/1953.jpg

OR

http://www.nuovatech.ca/Personal/f150.jpg

[Chris]

Beautiful spot you got there BM. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Bigmoss]

Originally posted by Chris:
Beautiful spot you got there BM. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Thanks Chris LOVE IT there if you look to the right you can see the lake in the trees, I am right on the water, almost 2 acres and 225 feet of frontage.

BM

[Adam L.]

Got a new rig this week.
2005 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71

I noticed that this is a popular truck on this thread, but I am sure no one has seen one this ugly. Its my company car. I will post some pics so you guys can vomit! You will see what I mean when you see the pics. But its free so I cant complain.

[Adam L.]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/truck001.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/truck002.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/truck004.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/truck003.jpg

[illMATTic]

here are a couple more of mine. it was nice out so i figured i would wash it up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/boombip/mytruck2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/boombip/mytruck1.jpg

[illMATTic]

hey wicked, i like those better with out the cladding. that one looks nice. could do with out the teal graphics....... but hey.

[supergenius74]

I pull my 21' starflite with a 99 ranger ext cab w/4.0L V6 with the tow package. I have no problems pulling at all and I have even pulled a 3500 lb bayliner. I would eventually like to get a camper to park at the lake and when I do I'd like to get a F250 diesle with the crew cab.

[bigsbetter]

I didn't read through all the posts but I may have the worst combo, or at least it may seem like it. I have a 1988 251 Convincor and my tow vehicle is a 1996 Toyota 4 runner 3.4 v-6! I think the boat weighs about 6200-6500lbs? I have a 1996 3/4 ton Ford w/460 at home also, but towing the boat the Ford gets 7.5 mpg. and the Toyota gets 15 pulling the boat and 21 by itself! I tow with the Toyota 90% of the time. I keep the overdrive off and take it easy. It NEVER downshifts nor NEVER even unlocks the torque converter. I do 65 on the straights and 55-60 up hills and don't mash the throttle. When I take the boat out of the ramp I put it in 4 low and it almost idles out. It really amazes me! The yoter gots 170,00 miles on it also.

[Boston Predictor]

here is f150gt's combo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/FLIGHTF150.jpg

[smsmith36]

I just bought this 2000 Silverado last week. My 93 S-10 Blazer was getting tired and worked too hard pulling the boat. Leaving the river there's a big hill and the Blazer struggled to do 35 mph. Pulled it Sunday in the truck at about 60. V-8 in the boat - V-8 in the truck. Great combo in my opinion.http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2386000-2386999/2386959_1_full.jpg

[smsmith36]

Here's the boat hooked up to the truck.http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2386000-2386999/2386959_5_full.jpg

[BullittBen]

I don't know how many miles are on it smsmith, but you'll love it. Those are the greatest trucks ever made. Tons of usable power and still almost 20 mpg. My father's is now over 200,000 miles on the original brakes and everything (one $500-600 plug-in ABS part total maintenance). It tows cars on flat and enclosed trailers, tractors, you name it. He finally has an 07 2500 Duramax on the way, but the 99 1500 has been amazing. Mine is passing 100k, but is perfect and has had $0 maintenance costs. It never stops moving and has only been washed once in 50k miles.

[Adam L.]

Got rid of the ugly yellow one and now I have this
05' Chevy Avalanche LT Z71

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/aaleland/Boat%20Stuff/maine007.jpg

[boatman4021]

Hey guy's, Just picked up what will now be my tow vehicle this past saturday. I know some of you guys may laugh and my girl friend is even making fun of me. It's a 2005 Jeep Liberty diesel. It only had 6000 miles on it when I picked it up and it looks the same as a new one. I wasn't sure about the tow capabilities, but 26mpg sure sounded good. Wow! What a surprize! This thing jerks the Pulsare around like it's nothing. Pulls just as good as my F150 V8. Only thing is, when I unhook the boat and go back to work on Monday, I get 25 to 28mpg instead of 12 to 15! That just means more gas money for the boat next weekend! And after all, isn't that why we play the work game in the first place? boatman

[onthehammer]

I tow a 300 Convincor on a triple axle trailer with a 2005 Dodge 1500 Crew Cab 4x4, Hemi V-8 with the 20" wheels and big horn package. I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone. Best gas engine that I have ever pulled with. I get 9 mpg towing at any speed up to 80mph so I tow as fast as I can down the highway when it doesn't matter on fuel mileage. Empty I get 14.7mpg average. I hear a lot of horror stories about gas mileage on these things but have never experienced it. After 20,000 miles I have only changed oil and rotated tires. Had one check engine light in the first 1,000 miles that was an Oxygen sensor and nothing since, knock on wood.

[mate229]

WOW, that good On The Hammer. Last year I pulled my 283 from New York to Ohio for the Checkmate Poker Run. I had a 2002 Dodge 1500 SLT crew cab 4x4, with the 360, Tow Package, and i got 4-5 MPG with this truck. If i was to turn the A/C on, the power dropped way off.

This year I bought a Dodge 2500 SLT crew cab, 4x4 Diesel, Man what a difference. I got around 15 MPG towing my boat to the Checkmate run this year. Tows it like it's not even there. I've gotta say, I'll never own a gas tow vehicle again.

[mate229]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n71/283Convincor/Factory2.jpgHere's a picture:

[mate229]

New Tow Vehicle
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n71/283Convincor/100_1994.jpg

[CMK]

'92 GMC 3/4 ton pulling '05 Pulsare. Typical "redneck" set-up. $5k truck pulling $30K boat!

[Boston Predictor]

I found this for my dad this summer, It was too good of a deal to pass up. 1988 Jeep Wrangler lerado perfect condition 100,700miles for $2,500 I definitely had alot of fun this summer
I wish I had some pics of it towin' the mate:(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/Predictoroverhaul002.jpg

[BullittBen]

Man I can't believe the mileage you guys talk about with Fords and Dodges whether you're towing or not. You don't have to deal with that to have a good truck. When any of us with GM trucks tell people what they can do, no one believes us. My 2002 GMC 1500 Ext Cab 5.3L and a 3.42 axle gets 18-20 avg mpg in everyday driving (no highway - fighting Myrtle Beach Traffic) and towing my little boat makes little difference. My brother's 2004 with the same equipment but a 3.73 axle averaged 18-19 mpg pulling a 4000+ pound 67 Pontiac through the North Carolina mountains. These are the best trucks anyone has ever made hands down and they'll run for 200,000 miles without even changing the brakes. On top of all of that, they're quick (290 or more HP), they corner and handle well and they have nice, comfortable interiors.

[venom14]

2006 dodge diesel best tow vehicle I ever owned. 13.5 mpg towing a 283 convincer with twins.

[83PREDICTOR]

2005 Ford Ranger V6 4:10's out back

Cant even feel the Predictor back there when pulling up the ramp.
But, can push the lil' truck around on the highway.

[justincase]

93 chevy z71 shortbed matching cap 350 with headers 2 inch body lift 33 inch tires american racing alum wheels, victory red

[MateFever]

Just picked up my new (to me) tow vehicle this past Friday. Its a 78 F-150 4x4 with the 400, C-6, and the 203 (Full time) transfer case. Can't wait to get started on this thing too, have never had a Ford before but am super stoked about it. Cab is in great shape, just needs sanded and painted. Bed needs replaced. And of course I found an article all about properly building up the 400 to about 400 or so ponies. I'll get some pics this week. Nobody happens to have a transfer case for this layin around by chance do they (chain is slipping and differential is bad)?

[Seamate]

3" low restriction exhaust, Cold air intake, SCT programmer, 22" Momo wheels, 265 40 22 Toyo tires.

I will be pulling a new Pulsare 2100 longdeck w/300x

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/limexp57/lefts.jpg

[Z06]

I like how I created one of the largest threads on this site with my dad's old Avalanche.....heh wow that was a long time ago!

-Chris (aka 'Z)

[Chris]

I like how I created one of the largest threads on this site with my dad's old Avalanche.....heh wow that was a long time ago!

-Chris (aka 'Z)It's about time you got you azz back home! Nice to see you around Z...

You better get posting, Coop passed you on the top list. :)

[Z06]

Chris man I've been busy on my own site all this time. Check out our forums and join us. The only other person you'll know is Greg (Scream and Fly);). Non the less I'll be back and about since this was my first "forum", I left the nest and now I'm back :P haha

http://www.Spd-Kilz.com

[Chris]

The site is looking great Z. :)

[Z06]

The site is looking great Z. :)


Right now theres very little content due to the fact I got rid of it all for 2007. Last year we covered a bunch of car shows and races including Autocross & Calabogie Motorsport Park

We'll be up in TO for the Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show on March 10.

[Chris]

Why don't you start a thread in the open boating forum and show us that Voodoo. :)

[Big Red]

ITS TIME FOR SOMEONE TO ORGANIZE THE VOTING, ONE YEAR IS TO LONG TO GET PICS. A LOT OF PEOPLE ALREADY HAVE HAD 2 PULL RIGS BY NOW. SET A TIME FRAME LIKE THE BOAT OF THE MONTH. IT STINKS TO GO THREW 1 YEAR OF bs TO LOOK AT THE PICS


:yell:

[Big Red]

ITS TIME FOR SOMEONE TO ORGANIZE THE VOTING, ONE YEAR IS TO LONG TO GET PICS. A LOT OF PEOPLE ALREADY HAVE HAD 2 PULL RIGS BY NOW. SET A TIME FRAME LIKE THE BOAT OF THE MONTH. IT STINKS TO GO THREW 1 YEAR OF bs TO LOOK AT THE PICS


:yell:


NOT 1 YEAR LIKE I SAID BUT 3