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I have seen a few Pulsare 2100's out there and I am interested in buying one. I have a few questions. What would be the best prop for top speed, maybe something like a Lightning E.T. Also, I would want a 2nd prop for skiing/wake-boarding/knee-boarding/tubing/slalom, so what would be good for that? I would probably have a 225 Pro-Max or Opti-Max. What would be approximate speeds for this set-up? Also, what other small things could I do to make the boat faster? Thanks... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gifZ06http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
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I have seen a few Pulsare 2100's out there and I am interested in buying one. I have a few questions. What would be the best prop for top speed, maybe something like a Lightning E.T. Also, I would want a 2nd prop for skiing/wake-boarding/knee-boarding/tubing/slalom, so what would be good for that? I would probably have a 225 Pro-Max or Opti-Max. What would be approximate speeds for this set-up? Also, what other small things could I do to make the boat faster? Thanks... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gifZ06http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
What is your reasoningfor looking at two motors on the complete opposite soectrum of eachother. You will have to search long and hard to find an Optimax on the back of a Checkmate. If you want bang for the buck and efficiantcy, get the 2.5 litre 225 efi, or if you want balls out high rpm's performance get the pro max. With today's technology and considering you are looking at a Checkmate, if you are going to be skiing, cruising and once and a while getting on it, get the EFI with a tempest prop (not the optimax, and you only need one prop)
I have actual seen more Pulsare's with a Opti-Max. I have heard/seen that the Opti-Max is the better motor for speed. I almost bought a Pulsare with the Opti-Max... Is the newer Pro-Max now better? I havn't been in/driven a Pulsare in a while so I don't know what they are like that much except that they are great! I was also thinking of the tempest and most of the time I will be doing more water-sports. I have some thinking to do...
Thanks Bill...
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Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Basically, the pro max has not changed, it is a great high perf motor, but not for water sports. Are you sure you have seen the opti max, and don't mean the efi? Of coarse I am not familiar with they way things are up in Canada and that might be a popular motor up there. Down in the States, it is not. No the optimax is not a faster motor. Take two boats that are set up for their respective motor and use the same driver in each boat, the pro max will win every time. You are putiing a racing motor up against a gloified offshore fishing motor. That is like saying my 300 hp GMC truck will beat a corvette when they put out 300 hp. Won't happen. My truck built for haulin goods and the vette is built for hauli ass. Now hook my 240 up to the vette and to my truck and see who wins. Do you have a better idea of the comparison to the Optimax and the Pro Max? Your best bet is the 2.5 litre 225 efi.
I just remembered, Murcury has a seperate division for canada, or at least they used to, and that might be why you see the optimax up there. Also you might have different clean air laws that would encourage the use of those things like California.
It was an Opti-Max 225, thats all it said and all it was... I do not recall it ever having the EFI. It had an better top speed on the Pulsare with the same driver and prop than the 225 Pro-Max (with EFI) which he already had as well. A few people on this forum told me that Opti-Max would be faster because it is heavier, meaning more setback. I don't see to many Pro-Max's anymore up in Ontario, except for the few Check's, Allisons and others...
Still Confused, but I do believe what you mean by your comparisions of the motors, as I always though the Pro-Max is faster, but when I saw the results on this boat, I did wonder as well. Thanks...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Chris
01-15-2003, 12:02 AM
Chev,
Pride of Muskoka is the only Ontario Mate dealer that I'm aware of. I get over there quite a bit, my cottage is a little north of Huntsville. Most of their outboard mates come with Optimax motors although they will get you a promax if you want.
On the big mates I think the extra weight of the Opti tends to help create lift, hence they tend to be faster. Of course you could always add extra set back to compensate also.
Pride usually sells the Pulsare with a CMC Power Jackplate a 225 Optimax and a 21" Laser II Prop.
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Yeah, thats what I though, I have only heard of them in Ontario, which sucks big time for me! If I want a new Checkmate, I would have to travel down their, but what the heck, come on, its for a Checkmate here! Bill didn't know much about what ups in Canada. He said you would have to look very hard to find a Pulsare with Opti-Max when you now tell me thats what Muskoka sells them with the Opti-Max. Thanks...
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Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Chris
01-15-2003, 09:37 AM
Chev,
I don't know how much Pride will negotiate on price, but I have found them to be a bit....um....how do I say it nicely?.....on the higher end of the price scale?
You might be better talking to Rick and making a day trip out of it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
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Z06,
I said I do not see them here in the states and Canada may be a different story which Chris Varified, it is. Look at what you are saying and you will answer your own question, as I have previously stated, 2 Pulsares, one with optimax, one with promax, each boat set up for each motor, same driver, pro max will win
Also, the lsaer 2 prop is not the right prop for that set-up, it works better on the smaller horsepower application. Look at what JW is running.
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifI have seen better results with the Opti-Max... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sick.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gifCONFUSED http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
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Simple,
If the boats were identical and the driver the same, than the boats were not set up specifically for their prosective motors. You want more set back with the pro max. Where you can run 10-12 inches with a pro max to get optimum performance, you are probably moving too much weight back if you had that much with the optimax. Roughly 100 pounds differance hanging off of the back of the boat make a big difference especially when you are talking the standard 5.5 inches upwards of 12+ for setback. It is very simple physics... Same horsepower 20% weight difference 500 to 1000 more rps, which is faster when set up CORRECTLY FOR THE PARTICULAR MOTOR.
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifClear Now... Thanks Bill for explaining that to me... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
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Checkmark
01-17-2003, 09:29 AM
I have the ProMax on this hull and when I was asking this question, it was a setback issue period. The 2.5 needs 14-15" of setback for optimal, where the 3.0 needs 8-10". After that it is a 6700 rpm powerhead vs. a 5800rpm. I'm with Bill, the ProMax wins.
checkmate243
01-17-2003, 10:14 AM
Hey Bill,I only have 5.5 of setback and turn a Temest Plus prop @ 5800 rpm.Im seeing 73-75 on my Garmin 12 GPS and with the same GPS JW only see 69-70 with his Pro Max.He also has 5.5 of setback.What Im wonder is if JW adds 10" more of setback I may have to buy a 300x to keep up?LOL!Maybe Bill can show JW how to drive his boat.haha just kidding
In my personal opinion, I think and additional 10" may be a little too much, but I have not tried that much on that boat. I do know that with 15 inches of set back, the hole shot will suffer and really make the bow point towards the sky when getting up on plane. That just may be a sacrifice to getting that extra few miles per hour. 243, sounds like you should give JW a lesson or two. Just kidding too! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
msmile
01-17-2003, 11:28 AM
whatever the setback, the engine should be level with water or slightly negative at WOT for best top end perf. Spray should be level with the top of cowl. Higher spray means HP is wasted.
I have not heard anyone comparing motors mentioning lower units (apples for apples). At 75 mph speeds the stock 200 case is faster than a sportmaster, coned, torquemaster. Is that promax with a sportmaster? switch to a 200 case and see mph. Guts will fit into 91-2 version of 200 case.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Checkmark:
I have the ProMax on this hull and when I was asking this question, it was a setback issue period. The 2.5 needs 14-15" of setback for optimal, whe http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifre the 3.0 needs 8-10". After that it is a 6700 rpm powerhead vs. a 5800rpm. I'm with Bill, the ProMax wins.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I am still going with the Opti-Max, but I have yet to try a Pro-Max again, such as JW's!
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Hey ZO6, Have you been drinking too much Moosehead? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif You have to go with the Pro Max if just for the cool factor. It just looks fast and mean. It is an awesome motor, but from my experience in the early days with them, they really only like to run one way and that is wide open. Now before every corrects me, I was just doing some reading the the 2003 Pro Max 300 and they (Hot Boat)said it runs GREAT wether idleing, cruising, and balls out. Sounds like the ultimate motor to me!
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifYou get my e-mail I sent about the Lightning ET???? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif I still have time to decide...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Yup, I got it, i bet Mercury would love to hear about that, He must has the motor pretty high to get those kind of RPM's with such a big wheel and(relatively) not much horsepower. With out figuring the slip factor, it just does not sound right, but hey, I was turning a 24" Raker with a 120 Evinrude at 6000 rps when everyone told me I could not, so I guess anything is possoble. If i was buting a boston Whaler, I would go Opti Max, hell, your youg just go for the Pro Max 300 and get it over with
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifI never though it was possible either, but when he gets his top speed runs out of it, its pretty ubbelievable. He runs it very high, and it makes an awesome rooster tail while doing so... LOL, you telling me to stop debating and get the 300? Sounds alright with me... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifStill thinking on what I should do. They are some nice new Checkmates, then there is JW's Pulsare, lots and lots of decisions and I have lots of time to thing... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sleep.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Checkmark
01-20-2003, 04:17 PM
I run in the upper 70's with the 2100 and a ProMax. I also cruise around and look at the sights at 1000 rpm's alot. I take the kids tubing, and my wife and I waterski. This engine
can do it all, in my experience. With a 25" 3 blade, it pulls me out of the water on one ski no problem. I also have the engine setback 11".
Great package that may be even better with a 300X.
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifThe Pulsare along with a Pro-Max/Opti-Max is good for those water-sports. I do almost every water sport behind it and loved it. It is great for top speed as well for what it is. I agree, a 300X would be great and would get you in the mid 80's http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
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C-mate 280
01-20-2003, 09:16 PM
Hey corvette zo6, A dealership that specializes in performance boats and rigging says that the 2100 definatly needs the weight of the 3.0 liter merc power head and not the 225 promax. The optimax is also limited by top rpm. they starve for fuel with that pressurized delivery system-so go with a 250 or 300x. Also if your not running a lightning ET high, they need to run jacked up to perform to it's potential( it's a surfacing prop) which means sportmaster or nose cone which checkmates don't like unless there is alot fo setback
My plans for the spring with my bow-rider pulsare are to install a bow cover and add another 5-7" of setback. The bow cover is supposed to guarantee 4 mph (coming at ya Checkmate243!) and the added setback should give me another few. From 70 mph to 76-78?? Not bad for only $500. Unless I have to abandon my 23" Tempest for a 25".........
1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifThanks for the advice C-Mate 280. If I do go new, I would probably get the 300X and then get my own Hydraulic Jack Plate. I would fool around with other props until, but before I buy a Lightning ET, I would borrow one from a friend.
Thanks...
JW, Are you really only at 70 right now? Strange... Both of those things will increase your speed by a few MPH. Abandon your 23, and you with something like a 25' ET or something close to that, if you want to spend some more $$$. What happens if you abandon the boat and get new boat(s) with all the deals you have going on... Good luck with the Pulsare though....
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Checkmark
01-21-2003, 11:26 AM
Just some advice JW; Depending on how you want to bolt it up, I'd go with as much setback as you can to get close to 14". I still use quite a bit of positive trim, although I have a CLE and haven't tried a true bow lifting prop yet. John Tiger told me that they have set up this hull many times, and the baseline is 15" for the 2.5's. I would bet a bob's 8" would bolt up to your CMC, and you'd have the hydraulic benefit also. Just some thoughts, depends on what your after. You will need a bigger wheel once you do this also. I wear safety glasses when I go out to air it out, cause' the wind over the windscreen makes my eyes water! I can imagine what the open bow is like!
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gifJW, what are your plans with boats. Get the ones you have deals with now, fool around with the Pulsare a bit more then sell it, then sell it, or sell it before the other ones? Where is all this $$$ coming from??? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Time for a big decision. Keep the mint dream boat, or own my first 'new' boat, or get those little Playmates............
1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifKEEP THEM ALL...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
I was dissapointed when I had a bow cover made for the Diplomat, I gained nothing!, Wasted 250.00 bucks!
JW, here is the way I see it, is there anything you can't do with you Pulsare that you really want to do that simple mods won't get you? If not, keep her, she is gorgeous!
I agree, for your own sake, not mine. You have a rare Pulsare and it is absolutly beautiful. That is an awesome boat and one of the best boats I have ever seen. Whoever you sell it to will be getting a great boat! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Craig
01-24-2003, 06:02 PM
Results I've seen with the Pulsare model. The results below are all with the best prop indicated.
1) 225 Promax with TorqueMaster case, 5.5" setback, propshaft 1.25" below pad, 24 small hub trophy = 73 mph @ 6700 rpms on GPS
2) 225 Promax with TorqueMaster case, 8" setback, propshaft 1.25" below pad, 24 small hub trophy = 76 mph @ 6500 rpms on GPS (less positive trim)
3) 300 Promax with SportMaster case, 8" setback, propshaft 1.25" below pad, 28 small hub trophy = 83 mph @ 5900 rpms
4) 300 Promax with Sportmaster case, 8" setback, propshaft .75" below pad, 28 small hub trophy = 85 mph @ 6100 rpms (This is my current set-up)
5) More setback (12"-16" total) with the 225 Promax will gain you some, but not much, 2 maybe 3 mph, if you're lucky. Not worth the effort, in my opinion.
6) A regular 3.0L 225 is not much slower than a Promax, again maybe 2 mph. You only need a standard 5.5" setback with this motor.
7) A coned case with a boat as big as the Pulsare wil not gain you anything (actually slower) unless you are running over 80-85 mph. 300 hp will get you there. A coned case needs to be run high, and you can't do that on a Pulsare, even if you were to add the required setback to run the coned case without positive trim, the hull isn't going to let it run fast enough for the coned case to run efficiently anyway.
8) Chopper props are for lightweight boats with high rpm motors running propshafts even with the pad or higher. Although they perform fair, they really do not belong on a 1400 lb Pulsare. They aren't the worst choice, but what works best is a Tempest or small hub 4-blade Trophy.
It took me a lot if years to discover all this, I hope it will help some of you Pulsare owners.
Craig
Awesome info Craig, and great to see a fellow Iowan on the forum!
Bill
You have seen/heard 85 MPH with the 300? That is fairly fast for the boat and it great! I can't believe how many Pulsares you have seen. Thanks for all the information! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
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Craig
01-27-2003, 10:34 AM
Checkmate God,
Good point...A Pulsare is probably 1400 lbs less the seats, cushions, carpet and battery.
175checkmate
01-27-2003, 03:21 PM
Great info Craig. Thats cooking. I liked the speed increase with the set back. I am going from 1" to 7" on the tri-mate. I would love to see that kind of increase. Oh yea 75 here I come.
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75 Gus? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif That sounds fairly reasonable and appropriate for your boat. Thats faster than the RC Boat I got info for. Good Luck http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
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I asked Bill that when I was down at the Factory this spring. He felt that the published weights on the hulls were actually a little HEAVY, not light. Published weight on the Pulsare BR is 1375. I weighed my trailer last spring (980 lbs) and when I get the boat out this spring I'll weigh it again on the trailer to find out how heavy it really is. Now the only wonder is the published Mercury Promax weight at 375 lbs, that's probably less than actual!
1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest
Seriously God... How do you know sooo much? I wish I knew as much as you...
BTW: I'll be getting some Pulsare pics/videos soon that Chris can get up... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
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Craig
01-28-2003, 09:41 AM
All I know is they're one heavy duty boat.
Very true Craig... You have/had one right? Do you remember who Chris Thomas/Mulvagh is? He should be e-mailing you because I gave him your address because he lost it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
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Craig
01-30-2003, 09:57 AM
Yes I do remember him, he has or had a Pulsare with a 225 EFI and around 12" setback. I think he ran about the same as I did when I had my 225 Promax and only 8" setback. 76-77 mph.
Checkmark
01-30-2003, 02:56 PM
What is your experience with the Trophy vs. Tempest, Craig? I am trying to decide which prop to go for. I don't need a big holeshot, just looking for the top. I'd like to settle on
one or the other, baseline it, and send it out to have it tweeked. My current opinion (subject to change at any moment) is that the 3 blade will provide best top end. Seems as though both provide good bow lift. I've talked to different prop guys who recommend the trophy, and finish by saying, "it won't be THAT much slower". AHHH!!
Craig
01-31-2003, 10:04 AM
I'm not sure what the difference is in top end. On a Pulsare, I would agree that it's not much. The Tempest is propably a tad faster on the top end,... way out on the top end. The hole shot and midrange of the Trophy is by far better. I've never run the two side by side but, I bet in a mile run with same set-ups, it would be real close race and the Tempest might not have a chance to catch up to the Trophy.
They're both excellent props. Sorry, Im not helping much with your decision. I'd get both if I were you. I currently do not have a Tempest (let it go with a Starflight I had) and would like to get another one.
Checkmark
01-31-2003, 10:23 AM
Thanks for your input. I'm kind of hung up on squeezing the 2 or 3mph out of it to hit 80. Kind of stupid actually. I believe the Trophy would carry a load better, but anytime I have 3 or 4 in the boat with me, they are all yelling for me to slow down anyway! I've got 2 3blades, so it makes sense to get a 4 blade as the alternative. Thanks again.
Beg someone to let you try an ET, my local C'Mate hot rodder thinks they are the nuts.....
1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest
An ET would probably do great with the boat. You could expect at least a few MPH along with seat time though...
Craig, I gave him your e-mail so he'll be in touch... Yeah, thats him the 77.6 with the Opti... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
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Checkmark
02-03-2003, 02:43 PM
What prop was Thomas' running in the video on S&F? Do you know Craig or anyone?
You guys have any experience with Hydromotive or Mazco?
27" Tempest prop is what he used for that 77.6 MPH run. I'll get getting some videos of the Pulsare, his past Sportfire and other boats soon so I'll get them up when I get them which should be this weekend... Who remembers the video?
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
xsvspeed
02-08-2003, 11:47 AM
To Chevy Corvette Z06:
Your prayers have been answered. Pride of Muskoka thinks that they are the only Checkmate dealer. However they are not. Rick's Marine in Perth Ontario near Ottawa sell Mate's!! I have bought my second Mate now. My last visit there I saw a 1997 Pulsare closed deck (all black with red metal flake) for sale with a 225 ProMax!! It has a custom trailer as well. I think they were asking $37,000 Cad. It is mint! However the previous owner did a poor job with his color scheme. JW's 2100BR is far better looking. Good luck finding a Pulsare in Ontario. I looked for two years and was hoping for a 2100BR with 225Hp and was unable to locate one. I did however end up buying a 1995 2100 with a 200EFI last year. Pulsare's are so rare and if you can find one in good shape don't wait. Buy it!! I love mine, I do a lot of slalom skiing and touring around lake Ontario it is a perfect balance for that lake. I used to have a 1988 Sportfire with a 150XR4 (great for skiing) but when the chop came up, it just got pounded. The 2100 runs a comfortable 40-45MPH in 1 1/2 to 2 ft of chop. Good luck finding a Mate. The staff a Rick's Marina are truly fantastick! Give them a call.
Thanks man... I never knew of this dealer. I a will surely take a drive down to there... I am looking for a new Pulsare or JW's, (LOL) and I might be able to order one from them. Thanks again...
Z06...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Chris
02-08-2003, 06:20 PM
Hey!
I just found their website. There isn't a much Checkmate content...but they're dealers. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
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Thanks Chris. I gave them a e-mail asking what they had in stock. I am going to take a drive soon, probably next week or something like that... Thanks for finding the dealer...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
xsvspeed
02-09-2003, 10:57 AM
They probably do not have any Checkmate's in stock. If you call ask for Mark or Terry. My boat is stored there for the winter. Do me favour if you go, mention Steve with the 1995 Pulsare sent you. They will be happy to hear that I have sent business their way again ( my brother bought a new boat from them last year)!! You sure are lucky to be able to buy a new one. You can custom order to your heart's desire! Maybe some day I will be able to buy brand new. Damn they are expensive. I will have to give up snowmobiling if I want a new boat some day. Keep in touch. I look forward to hearing how your purchase went.
I might take a drive down there next week or something around that. I'll be glad to mention your name. Do you have any pics of your Pulsare, as I am sure I am not the only one who wants to see them. If you want, you can tell me the specs, boat/prop/motor/top speed/GPS-Speedo and I'll get you up in the Top Speed thread... I havn't got any new boats in a while and I have been saving my money up for ages to afford a new boat. I wouldn't mind getting a red with black, or even yellow Pulsare with a 300X or a 225 ProMax with a Power Jack Plate, Hydraulic steering, the whole works... They are expensive, what do you think mine would cost with all these options? I'd think around 40K, does that sound about right?? I don't do much stuff like snowmobiling, or ATVing. I like my 2002 Avalanche with American Racing rims, and my Venture van also with custom mags... I am always out keeping them clean so I don't have time to do other stuff with a family of 5 and 3 dogs... Man am I busy... I'll keep you posted on what I do...
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xsvspeed
02-09-2003, 05:15 PM
Here is some information regarding my boat. The boat, motor and trailer are built in 1995. My boat is all white with red and black accent stripes. The interior has white and red seats and the carpet is black. Pretty standard color scheme. The previous owner had a neat decal made for the bow ( drivers side ) which consists of a checkered flag that is overlayed with the words "Crazy 'bout a Mercury". Of course the decal is tri-coulour to match the rest of the boat. The motor is a 200HP XRi EFI equiped with the standard dual cable streering, 5" manual transom jack and a Laser II 25P propeller. The trailer is a matching Shoreland'r single axle. When conditions are just right I can break the 70mph mark ( speedo ) and seem to top out around 72mph. I do not tend to stare at the gauges too long...bad things can happen real fast. I have not attempted to adjust the transom jack. As I mentioned before I am mostly interested in slalom skiing. The adjustment on the jack is set to the middle. I prefer less prop wash and no rooster tail when skiing.
Cost to buy new? I wish I had better news for you but I will not lie. What you have described will most likely be 55 to 60K!!! I know of someone who bought a 1999 2100BR with a 225 Optimax and EZ Loader trailer for 51K. He had $6000 of modification/options and was asking 35K in June of 2001.
I will work on pics for everyone's viewing pleasure. I do have pics but they are not digital.
I have observed talk about pulling vehicles on the forum. I used to pull with a new 1999 Dakota Club Cab 4X4 3.9 litrte V6. It was underpowered and consumed more gas than my boat wide open...( not to mention its poor quality ). I could tell you some endless horror stories about that truck! I now drive a used 1994 Toyota Pickup Club Cab 4X4 3.0 litre V6 and have been trouble free for 3 straight years. Would you believe the smaller 3.0 litre pulls way, and I mean way better than the Dakota. I plan on keeping my Toyota until it dies and from what I hear it is going to be a long time!
Enjoy the info...I will work on pictures soon!!
Hello. I just got back from my cottage where my buddy gave a CD with a whole lots of pics and videos on all his boats. I have 84 files on the Pulsare, and 5 on his Sportfire, plus another 60 on his Hydrostream Venus... I'll try to pick out the best ones and send them over to Chris... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
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Chris
02-09-2003, 11:25 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chevy Corvette Z06:
Hello. I just got back from my cottage where my buddy gave a CD with a whole lots of pics and videos on all his boats. I have 84 files on the Pulsare, and 5 on his Sportfire, plus another 60 on his Hydrostream Venus... I'll try to pick out the best ones and send them over to Chris... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Z...keep in mind you can only send a few at a time. Otherwise it will overload my mail box and cause problems. So, just a few each day! Thanks. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
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Ok... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I still have to look for good pictures... Some are just frame shots of the video but he has alot of the boat still and inside the bow and with the custom made bow cover... I'm going to start by sending you the Sportfire pics and video... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Chris
02-10-2003, 10:20 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chevy Corvette Z06:
Ok... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I still have to look for good pictures... Some are just frame shots of the video but he has alot of the boat still and inside the bow and with the custom made bow cover... I'm going to start by sending you the Sportfire pics and video... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>*Tap, Tap, Tap* is this thing working? Bud, you cannot email a video that is three minutes long. It will screw up my email and will cost a fortune in bandwidth. Just pics please...and just a few at at time. Or, use your free sympatico account and upload it to there.
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As you can tell, I'm a little out of it. I didn't think I could get a 3 minute clip up on the site. I'll be sending a FEW pics over to Chris to get uploaded... Sorry for any problems I have made for anyone...
Z06
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
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Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
xsvspeed
02-11-2003, 08:32 PM
Z06, the boat pictures you posted look familiar. I think I recognize that boat! Am I wrong to assume your friends boat is found on the Rideau River just south of Kars, Ontario? Perhaps even on the west river shoreline?
You are 100% correct. You could have found the boat on the Rideau about 30 seconds away from Pirate Cove Marina and about 30 seconds out of Kemptville... What is your name, do you know who he is? He might know who you are...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
xsvspeed
02-12-2003, 08:23 PM
I thought I recognized that boat! I do not know the owner's name but one of the reasons why I remember the boat is because of the boat lift and canopy. For the past five or six years I take my boat to the Kars public boat launch in the spring for a ride south to Kemptville. You know... to burn all of that fogging oil out!! He has had that boat for many years and when I would drive bye, I always stoped to tell my wife that I thought it looked cool and wanted my own one day. Pulsare's are so rare and someone who appreciates them remembers where they have seen them. The guys at Rick's Marine have told me that since 1993 ( the first year of the Pulsare..I think ), they have sold only about 25 of them. Pretty small world aint it!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Regarding pictures. I do not have a scanner so it may be a while before I get pictures of my Pulsare. However, the add for it may still be online at: http://www.rideauferrymarine.com/forsale.htm
xsvspeed
02-12-2003, 08:27 PM
Sorry guys...it was there for most of the summer with a big sold banner across the picture. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
His name is Chris Thomas... I am not sure exactly how long he had the boat for. What boat would you drive by in. He might remember seeing it sometime... Good to hear of another person who loves the Pulsare... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
xsvspeed
02-12-2003, 08:36 PM
Last year was my first year with the Pulsare, so I would have driven by his house with it. Before last year I would have driven by with the Sportfire. I had it for about five years. Even last spring when I owned my own Pulsare, I stoped to admire his!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
XSV, please do not take this as a lecture, just trying to pass on some info that might save you a few bucks. Here in the states, a person I new got a 5000.00 dollar fine for burning the fogging oil out in the water. Here, they consider that dumping oil in the water way. I do not know your laws in Canada, but I though I would get the word out. I have also seen 3 or 4 people get warning tickets for this.
Ok... I am going to ask him. I just have a question/comment. If I am not mistaken, he didn't have the Pulsare last spring. He had his Hydrostream Venus because his last video was November the year before, after he had sold the boat and hoist... I can honestly tell you, it was one of the best, clean, great looking boat I have ever seen... You had to be close to it to understand what I mean...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
xsvspeed
02-12-2003, 09:00 PM
Bill, thanks for the tip. I consider myself a responsible boater and am glad you reminded me. We should all respect our waterways. If it is any consolation, I always start my boat engines at home in the spring and run them 5 to 10 minutes ( with the hose adapter of course ). Most of the fogging oil is gone by the time I launch. "Burning the fogging oil out" is simply my way of saying hold on tight...I've been waiting all winter for this first ride!!LOL!!
I am right there with you! I pick up my new bany the end of Mrch or beginning of April From Rick up in Northeren Wisconsin and I am hoping that there is no ice on the water so I can run her before I haul it home!
THINK SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
That was supposed to be my new baby.
Hey Chris, where is the spell check for those of us who can't type/spell??? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
I think we should be able to spell... Maybe Chris should give some feedback to InfoPop to make a Spell Check button...
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