GOT ANOTHER BOAT! , ITS NOT A MATE

[Eriktheviking]

I tell ya it was painful putting my ENFORCER up for sale http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif but I found a boat locally I had admired for years .It went up for sale and I had to grap it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Its a Red 1990 WELLCRAFT 28'SCARAB EXCEL. Its got a 470 hp.454 Mag that was built by Performance Marine in Lake George http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif. Isky Roller cam, rockers,stainless valves, Cutler Marine intake w/ 850 Holley & Stainless Marine Header Manifolds w/silent choice. Bravo One drive w/23 Mirage,Trim tabs,and a 97 Aluminum tandem axle trailer.Scarabs hulls are similiar to Checkmates,Long,narrow and FAST!I'm looking forward to taking this thing for its maiden voyage!

[Eriktheviking]

I tell ya it was painful putting my ENFORCER up for sale http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif but I found a boat locally I had admired for years .It went up for sale and I had to grap it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Its a Red 1990 WELLCRAFT 28'SCARAB EXCEL. Its got a 470 hp.454 Mag that was built by Performance Marine in Lake George http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif. Isky Roller cam, rockers,stainless valves, Cutler Marine intake w/ 850 Holley & Stainless Marine Header Manifolds w/silent choice. Bravo One drive w/23 Mirage,Trim tabs,and a 97 Aluminum tandem axle trailer.Scarabs hulls are similiar to Checkmates,Long,narrow and FAST!I'm looking forward to taking this thing for its maiden voyage!

[Eriktheviking]

What do ya think? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Dave Y.]

have you sold your mate yet? if not how much do you want for it, I got a customer looking for something like yours. Let me know thanks.

[Eriktheviking]

Turn key ready $11,900 or b/o,Check out the ad in Buy & Sell forum Thanks

[Leedo Lanes]

Sounds awesome but it is always sad to lose a member to another manufacturer!!

[Eriktheviking]

I do feel guilty

[175checkmate]

Good luck with the new boat. A well craft for you, a glastron for JW. I hope this is not a patteren. You are still more than welcome to hang out here.

[Eriktheviking]

Thanks Gus,I had a 21' Scarab before.Checks and Scarabs have always been top on my list of cool boats http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif.

[BOB'S 283]

i wouldn't worry about erik , the way some of you guys buy and sell . he'll be back !!!!!!

[Eriktheviking]

http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/lol.gif TRUE,TRUE

[BOB'S 283]

i've got a good idea that a lot of you guys are turning these boats over better than you found them . so many boats , so little time ......RISENSHINE !!!!!!!

[Eriktheviking]

Just doing my job to keep the classics alive and well out there! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[JUPITER PULSARE]

BOO, HSSSS, TRAITOR!!!!!!

[Eriktheviking]

Yeah,yeah, http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gifBut I'm I guy who like probably a few others here appreciate all quality high performance boats.Checkmate is obviously one but there are others.Scarab,Donzi,Sonic & Formula are all pretty good looking boats in my boat.

[BOB'S 283]

hey erik , we all gotta do what we gotta do. maybe you'll see a bigger checkmate for sale down the road in a year . if you can upgrade w/o taking a bath , more power to you . and don't worry we'll slow down and let ya catch up !

[Eriktheviking]

Good shot Bob http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/lol.gif,I'm definetly looking for you this summer! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/surf.gif

[BOB'S 283]

i'm looking forward to it ,we'll find dave too . i love the sound of big blocks in the morning !!!

[JW]

My new Glastron is just for ski/tube duty. Fuel efficient 4.3 190 horse, zero wood in the hull so I don't care HOW much water gets dumped in it. Just an inexpensive boat to own/operate.
Now I'm looking for a little hot rod just for myself!!

[Dave's ZT260]

Erik-

When did Jason put the motor in? I hope you knew this boat well. 10+ year old boats always scare me. Good Luck!!!

[Eriktheviking]

The motor was done about 4 years ago. I know the last owner barely used it.In fact he wasn't aware of all the High Perf pieces that were in it.You should have seen my face when I opened the hatch and saw those Stainless Marine manifolds on there http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif.There are no stress cracks on the boat.Looking real solid,narrow beam and not really that deep of a hull I think she'll run good.It sounds good thats for sure http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif!

[BOB'S 283]

so erik ... you still got the checkmate too... 2 boats ! more is better , too much is just enough .

[Eriktheviking]

Yeap,I was thinking my son and I could have lots of fun racing each other.Only one problem,he's only 13.He did take a supervised run in the Enforcer.That put a smile on his face. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[BOB'S 283]

erik , any bites on the enforcer ? i saw a 98 251 for sale insyracuse , looks similar to dave t's ,, switch the motor from the scarab into that , sit down shut up and hold on baby , sell the enforcer and scarab , you're backkkkkk ! if more is better , too much is just enough !!!

[BOB'S 283]

seriously folks , in my humble opinion that 251 convincor is the best all around hull checkmate ever made , they should dump the wimpy classic name and relable it as "hard core" treat it like the animal it can be .......

[Eriktheviking]

Just a couple nibbles on the boat.I don't have time for engine swaps Bob. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/eyes.gifI've got enough stuff going on. Gotta drop the motor (340) back in my 70 Cuda and get that straightened out. Trying to get my most recent Harley finished and then comes a new roof on the house. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif After all that I'm gonna sit on my boat a drink a few BEERS! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/surf.gif

[BOB'S 283]

just kidding on the swap . glad to hear someone else is muti tasking , was starting to think i was alone in that respect . beer is your friend !!!!

[Eriktheviking]

Just think,if I swapped that 470 hp set up into the ENFORCER http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Rockin roll baby! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Dave T]

Eric,
Congrats .They are A well built boat
Dave

[Eriktheviking]

Thanks Dave,
Any news on your Power Plant?

[BOB'S 283]

eric ,,,,yours is not the boat i thought it was . there is a sistership on the southern end of sacandaga ,2 4's and a little blower . you better run light !

[Dave T]

Eric,
I picked up the clyinder heads yesterday..I should have it done in A couple of weeks.Im waiting on flyweel and fuel parts.Did you get the new ride yet?I almost bought the same boat but it had A alpha drive and I didnt have the truck to pull it(years ago).Does yours have bolsters or sit down.They are A sweet boat
Dave

[BOB'S 283]

dave .....there's going to be a cigarette bullett at sand island this year . ron and kelly ? do you know them ?

[Dave T]

What kind of boat did they have The names dont ring A bell
Dave

[BOB'S 283]

don't know dave ! thats how i'm trying to place them (by their boat)they go by "zero tolerence" on speedwake .... with all these built motors comming to town , the landowners will be screaming for a noise ordinence.

[Eriktheviking]

Dave, Yes I have it.It doesn't have bolsters. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gifFor it's length its really not that deep. Gotta get busy cleaning it up.The Enforcer might be going to a fellow member.We'll see what happens. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif Good luck with the engine assembly.

[BOB'S 283]

hey erik !!!!!! you run that thing yet ? you keeping anything from us ??????

[Eriktheviking]

No,I haven't had it out yet.Did'nt I tell you about the 575 SC engine I've got lined up? Only kidding. Won't take it out tell it looks decent. I've actually been working on two boats. I bought another one(just for resale).Been wet sanding and buffing both of them. Boy is that FUN! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/irked.gif Its a 24'Arriva Bowrider with a 454 Bravo (From your favorite lake).I should be ready in a couple weeks.HOPEFULLY! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/surf.gif

[BOB'S 283]

erik i understand....i'm also working on more than one. its my turn to pay back favors to my friends ...buffing everyones stuff right up to a 34 ft cruiser w /12 or 13 ft beam. set up scaffoldind to get r done .very happy so far with 3-m finesset and a spray bottle (water).

[Eriktheviking]

I've been buffing using Meguiars color restorer with a white foam pad. Really brings it back. Do me a favor and stop buy and finish my boat http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif.I sick of this buffing BS! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/irked.gif

[Eriktheviking]

Talked to the original owner of the Scarab today! He's the guy that had Performance Marine do up the engine. He stated that it ran 78-80 mph speedo after the work was done! Who knows what it is GPS but I Can't wait to mash that throttle DOWN! RISENSHINE

[BOB'S 283]

then we could be close . thats about what i'm guessing , speedo . gps ?????

[BOB'S 283]

i'll be happy if nothing breaks this year !

[Eriktheviking]

That would be a good race.How much does your boat weigh? You'll have a lot more ponies to turn that 26 prop.(Only a guess) Yeah, I hope everything holds together. Summer kinda stops when something breaks. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/brickwall.gif

[BOB'S 283]

checkmate never gave me a straight answer on weight .brochure shows 5300 i think , same as the published weight back in the late 80's with twins...fuel of 130 gals , about 1000 lbs , one way or the other . and depending how many coolers of coors light in the bow , who knows / cares? i just spent umpteen thousand for more hp but i'm really more interested in just having a good time on the lake with my friends. i bet a lot of you can relate.

[Eriktheviking]

Definetly http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/surf.gif