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[175checkmate]

Lets see them.

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[175checkmate]

Lets see them.

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[175checkmate]

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[This message was edited by Chris on October 28, 2003 at 08:34 PM.]

[Chris]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/PatsAtDock.jpg

1992 Starflight, 2002 Merc 3.0 225 EFI

[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 03:10 PM.]

[JW]

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Was a special order by Main Marine in Wisconsin. The stripes in the hull were made to match the Promax stripes. The original owner said that Main Marine ordered this package to do all the boat shows, but only got to one boat show before he stole it away. He got the boat before it made it to the Chicago boat show, just had to have it right away http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
It's not the color scheme that I would have picked, I like the all red with white/black stripe style myself. I had a terrible time talking my self out of spending $32,000 on a new package, and then an even harder time finding a used bow-rider Pulsare. I found this jewel on the 'net, in fact the owner saw a post I had made on the Checkmate factory board. When he sent me pix, I hated the color scheme and didn't pursue it. A few months of hard searching only turned up closed-bow Pulsare, so I re-contacted the owner and had him send me more pix. The new pix he sent showed the boat in a much better light, and I was getting desperate, so I drove to Milwaukee from Michigan and bought it on the spot. He took GREAT care of it. Everyone I come across on the water thinks it's a new boat.

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 03:22 PM.]

[Chris]

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[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 03:26 PM.]

[JW]

That boat is HOT!!! I love that design, not sure I've ever seen one!

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[Noodle]

Thanks Jw, your boat looks awesome. I'd like one like that some day, Buddy of mine has same boat with a 200 Yammy on the back, awesome ride, tons of room comfortable, his is all red with black/white accents, a real head turner.

[Noodle]

This site is great, thanks Chris. I've only been on for a week or so and can't stay away from it. Every boat I see on this site looks cool. Be'd great to have one big water party somewhere!
Noodle /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Chris]

You're welcome. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[checkmate243]

Thanks Chris!

[checkmate243]

With 2002 3.0 225 Mercury.I bought this check in 1995 powered with Suzuki 150ss.I bought the boat not motor!I repowered it in May of 2002 with merc and all new guages plus controls.I also replaced the carpet a few years back.On a good air day this rig easily see 74 on Garmin GPS 12.The best prop so far is the Tempest Plus 25p.

[175checkmate]

C'mate243, Your boat is running great and looking great.

http://forums.screamandfly.com/pp311/data/500/2982rooster_3.jpg

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[checkmate243]

I waited 7 years to say that!With the suzuki 150 I could only see 62 mph on a good day.I hope I dont have to wait 7 years more to hit 80 mph! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Thanks again 175checkmate

[175checkmate]

C'mate243, are you running any setback?

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Chris]

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[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 03:33 PM.]

[checkmate243]

Im using CMC jackplate 5.5in of setback.I would like to add another 10in.Im afraid of hurting my transom?

[175checkmate]

I would make sure there is some added support before going back another 10". I agree it would add a bunch more stress to the transom. It would be interesting to see how it would run set that far back.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[vinny p.]

Chris;
thanks for posting the picture of my 259. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by vinny p.:
Chris;
thanks for posting the picture of my 259. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You're welcome...give the details!! Everyone will want to know!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[vinny p.]

I was attempting to edit the post with the picture in order to add the information I listed below. Obviously, my attempt failed. So I will have to give the information here instead.

'99 259, 454 magnum, Gil exhaust, Imco full hydraulic steering, MSD-6M ignition, Teague Flame arrester, adjustable fuel regulator, 24" Bravo 1 ( stock ), but looking to go with a 26" Bravo Labbed for next season, H.P. Bravo 1 drive. I have seen 74 M.P.H. speedo, 68 M.P.H. on G.P.S.

[Chris]

Here is a picture of Checkmark's 1980 Enchanter with a 1983 Merc 200.

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Enchanter1.jpg

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[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 05:36 PM.]

[Chris]

Here is a picture of Joe's boat. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif


http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/joes242.jpg

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[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 05:43 PM.]

[Z06]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifWOW... That boat is http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gifHOThttp://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif I love the Checkmate Emblem on the side of that boat? What year is that. Also, that almost looks like the same boat that Chris posted pics of with the football sheet because of the red checkered pattern and the trailer looks identical? Any similiarities...(I CAN'T SPELL ANYMORE, LOL)

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

[Bill]

Joe's boat is a Convincer and The boat with the Packer Sh*** on it is a ZT

[Z06]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifI take it you don't like the Packers either?

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

[Bill]

Oh no, I was born and have most of my family in Philadelphia, so I am an Eagles fan, a depressed Eagles fan! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[jmorganste]

Thanks Chris for getting the picture up. The boat is a 2000 242 (260 now) with a stock 502. It runs in the low to mid 70s. I keep the boat down at Lake Cumberland Ky.

[Bill]

Great looking boat Joe! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jmorganste:
Thanks Chris for getting the picture up. The boat is a 2000 242 (260 now) with a stock 502. It runs in the low to mid 70s. I keep the boat down at Lake Cumberland Ky.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You're welcome. Beautiful boat! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Z06]

I'm not much into Football, but I would have to choose last years winners, PATRIOTS(?) I'll stick to my hockey where I know more people and play it myself... GO SENS GO! 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!

[mike d]

ALL THOSE BOATS ARE NICE GUYS BUT I REALLT LIKE JOES BOAT I THINK ITS THE GRAPHICS, ANYWAY BEAUTIFUL BOAT JOE.

[Z06]

Yeah, you all do know that all your boats are beautiful, but there are always the exceptional few with the awesome awesome boats and we all know. I feel sorry for the older Checkmates...

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

[Bill]

Z,
I just got rid of an "older" Checkmate that I thought was a beautiful boat. I got more compliments on that little thing everywhere I took it. I put a lot of miles on that trailer hauling the boat around to have the most fun possible

[Z06]

I can bet that. When I see some of the older Mates, I love the way they look too. If you probably ask most people, they will probably mostly like the newer graphics but there is nothing wrong with the old ones... I agree, it was a beautiful 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!

[Bill]

I do not know if Checkmate has done this on purpose, or just because they are a small company, but I like the face that they have not fallin prey the they jelly bean affect and kept many of their boats with hard lines. That is actually a herder, more expensive way to build mold and hulls which is probably why so many other companies have put eggs on the water. It is cheaper.

[Z06]

True... I like the way Checkmate makes the boats. Continue with the good work... 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]

Here is a picture of GS's boat. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/GS.jpg

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[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 05:59 PM.]

[175checkmate]

Awsome color on that boat. How does it run and what are the specs. Please tell.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[mike d]

what year is gs's boat that is sweet the yellow and blue is the best.

[BayviewRick]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif gslingers boat is a 1997 ZT-280...I believe he's running a 7.4 mag.. but we'll let Greg give everyone a description of this one of a kind Checkmate. By the way Greg.. are you still doing the Ozarks in July? We may do the PRA run in Chicago over the 4th... keep in touch! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Z06]

That boat makes it into my Elite Club of awesome boats with such members as JW's Pulsare... I love the graphics it has. You must e-mail the boat/motor/prop/speed/GPS-Speedo specs at Chris.Ellard9@sympatico.ca

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

[gslinger]

I'm running a 454 mag with 22 bravo 1 wot 65mph.
This spring I'm going to a couple of minor things to the motor to pep it alittle. My brother-in-law is a mercruiser tech. Rick, we decided to go over memorial weekend to the ozarks. So we will be heading to Chicago most likely over the fourth and going to milwaukee for the boat races in August. If some of you have never been to the lake of the ozark, it's a must go!!!! It is mardi gras on the water on the weekend and awesome boating during the week. There are ton's of cool bars and resturants to go to in boat. Party cove is like watching "Girls Gone Wild" in front of your face.

[Bill]

gslinger, is that the 385hp motor you have and is that 65 on gps or speedo. I am putting 320 ponies in my 240 and was told I should expect to get 65 on gps out of her. What do you plan to do to the motor? Next winter, when my warranty is over, i plan on putting a pro charger on. Also, I am going with silent choice, so I am running the exhaust open, i should not have any restrictions.

[gslinger]

Yes it is 385hp. I'm just doing little thing like K&n flame arrestor, carb spacer, stub stack, getting my prop labbed, putting vents on, running mobil 1. These were all suggestions from a tech who works for mercruiser performance. I'm looking to do too much to the motor since my brother bought a boat bigger than mine so I will probably be upsizing either the end of this summer or next.
70 is speedo and my speedo is off by about 5 so it will run about 65 early season and 61/62 late summer. 62 is gps. From the hand full of people that I have talked to at mercury I should gain about 5-6 mph. The problem with my boat not haveing vents is I'm not getting enough air to the motor, so when it gets warm up here I lose some performance. You will love the zt hull The ride is awesome and solid.

[Bill]

I agree about the vents, I wonder how C-mate gets away without venting the bilge area. This is a dumb question, but I thought the 454 mag was EFI, am I wrong? The reason why I asked is because you mentioned the carb spacer.
Are you going to upsize to another C-mate?

[Z06]

Thanks for the info gslinger... It is now up in the top speed threads... Also, Thanks for asking GPS or Speedo for me, it makes my life alot easier when someone helps me along the way... 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!

[gslinger]

there is a vent at the rear, but there are 2 problems with this 1) the blower hose run to this vent and 2) the vent curls downward so you are not getting air in unless your driving backwards! I think that my top speed go down and handle the waves might be tough! I have talked to checkmate about it and the basically told the more air I can get down there the better(aka poor design on their behalf) I'm going to take a look at what Rick has to offer and if I don't think that it will work I will have some fabricated by friend of my brother in law. As far as what I will step into for my next boat not sure. I'm going to keep my options open. I really like the AT 32, my wife wants to take a look at a sonic. But Rick might give me a hell of a deal checkmate and that will be my next boat.

[Z06]

If you took a rest http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sleep.gif We'd all get lost around here. Half of us wouldn't have a clue about any unknown boats... You should get payed to work here... LOL

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

[Z06]

Chris pays the bills for us to post here. That sounds weird on his part but it is well worth it. And if Chris was real real desperate and couldn't pay for the site, we, as good citizens would help him, I think... Thanks for a great forum 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!

[Bill]

No offence to Checkmate, but that is just dumb, everyone knows an enginge has to breathe to produce power.

[Z06]

Who knows what happened then...

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

[Bill]

I am glad my 240 wil have side vents, I am trying to come up with a way to get more air in too, although it is tough to come up with too many ideas until I see the boat.

[gslinger]

I just went on checkmate website and it looks like the new zt280 has the same deck as the zt260 that I looked at at Rick's place. The took the curve out and made the edges a little sharper to accomadate the vents. My boat doesn't have a windsheild either. I thought about a new hatch on, but the wife put a end to getting rid of her sunpad!

[JW]

Sounds like a great candidate for a good old-fashioned high-rise tunnel ram...............
So you lose the center of the hatch/sunpad area, you gain a really wicked looking scoop!!

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[gslinger]

But than she can only invite on friend along to lay out on the sunpad in bikini. because I have a bikini rule: If your female and on our boat you have to wear a bikini(and be able to wear a bikini, you know what I'm talking about)

[Z06]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gslinger:
But than she can only invite on friend along to lay out on the sunpad in bikini. because I have a bikini rule: If your female and on our boat you have to wear a bikini(and be able to wear a bikini, you know what I'm talking about)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Damn I like that rule, but it has to be hot people, sorry no scary people in Bikini's. 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!

[BayviewRick]

I just came back from Checkmate on Friday Morning ( I could have wrote a movie about the trip home) and we talked about the vent problem with Mike, Bill, and Kip.. It looks like it can still be done. The 2003 280 has almost the same deck as the new 260.. it will be a little harder to do the vents on the 1997.. but we'll look at it if you'd like, Drez feels it shouldn't be a problem. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

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[Chris]

Here are a couple of pictures of XSVSpeed's mate. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/XSVSpeed.jpg

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[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 06:05 PM.]

[Chris]

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[This message was edited by Chris on August 23, 2003 at 06:07 PM.]

[Z06]

Nice boat man! I like the green metalflake like you said. Sportfire... I'll get a few pics up of my buddies... I found a new way to get them up without bothering Chris... Go to Scream and Fly and post a image of what you want if a good thread for it. You then take the URL and bring it here... It's easier then bothering Chris

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

[175checkmate]

Great looking boat. Please give us some details.
Welcome to the board.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[xsvspeed]

Thanks alot for the help. Since I do not have my pictures on the net I would be most grateful if you could load the attached two pictures to the server. I do have better pictures of the boat but they are not scanned. The pictures I am sending are from 5 years ago when I had just bought the Sportfire. They were my computer's wallpaper background for the winter!!

Just a brief description of the boat for the site: the boat and motor are built in 1988, the boat is black with green metalflake and white accent stripes, the motor is a 150HP XR4 with Laser II 24P propeller, the seats are white with mint green and black, the carpet is black, top speed is close to 65 MPH if you can keep the boat out of a chine walk. Fantastik boat for skiing and small lakes. However on lake Ontario in rough chop the boat just gets slammed!

Not sure if you have read some of my posts, but I will work on getting pictures of my Pulsare digitized. I have many pictures, some close up ( including deck fluff if you know what I mean ) and other action shots. My favorite is one of my boat almost completely out of the water in rough conditions at about 40 MPH. Really cool picture.

Thank for your help!

[Z06]

We need some pics of your PULSARE...

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

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chevy Corvette Z06:
Nice boat man! I like the green metalflake like you said. Sportfire... I'll get a few pics up of my buddies... I found a new way to get them up without bothering Chris... Go to Scream and Fly and post a image of what you want if a good thread for it. You then take the URL and bring it here... It's easier then bothering Chris

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Um, everyone, please don't do that. Greg shouldn't be paying our bandwidth charges. Thanks....

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[Bill]

Let's see the deck fluff to help with the winter blues! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Great looking boat!!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chris:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chevy Corvette Z06:
Nice boat man! I like the green metalflake like you said. Sportfire... I'll get a few pics up of my buddies... I found a new way to get them up without bothering Chris... Go to Scream and Fly and post a image of what you want if a good thread for it. You then take the URL and bring it here... It's easier then bothering Chris

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Um, everyone, please don't do that. Greg shouldn't be paying our bandwidth charges. Thanks....

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But what if it's it a thread with a good meaning? I get replies to the 3-4 pics that I have posted. There are other people who post dozens and dozens of pics. I'll listen though and won't do that... I still can't find the sympatico way. I need help bad... Have you checked your e-mail lately? I asked a question and havn't got a reply... I think I should start donating money to this place...

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

[Chris]

Z, what you have to understand is this...

Server Storage Space costs a lot of money...
Bandwidth costs a lot of money....
Picture Files are large files....

Now let me explain what you are doing when you load your picture on to Scream's server and then post it here.

You are uploading and storing files on to their server, which in turn costs them money. And then when you post a message here, you are essentially putting a html command in your post, that calls the Scream and fly server, and downloads that file from their server to our users computers when they access that thread. And that, costs them bandwidth and therefore more money.

So the question really should be; Why should Greg at Scream, pay to store and download files that are being posted on this board and not his?

And the answer is; He shouldn't be and won't be.

And this is also the main reason, why files that get loaded up on to our server, are only done by me. Because, I don't want people loading pictures on to our server, and then posting them all over the web at my expense.

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[This message was edited by Chris on February 13, 2003 at 09:55 AM.]

[Z06]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CHECKMATE GOD:
HEY Z
If you want people to see your pictures and video and dont want to pay for a website and bandwith all you have to do is use your computer as a server to host your own website.But you will have to have your computer online all the time or people would not be able to see the website.You could post a link in here for your website and say when you see Iam online on the board the website is open,That way you would not have to have it on all the time,You just turn it on when you come on this board, They have a little program,That is free that makes your computer a server and you can turn it on and off when you want.Very easy to do.Dont cost anything. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whats this program. I also don't feel safe using my computer as a server...

Won't Be... But doesn't it cost you money when you post more pictures? I have tried finding a free website company that I could post the links to, but I have had no luck, Geocities didn't work... I understand all of that, I didn't need the whole 9 yards... I at least have a half a brain, most of the time...

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

[Z06]

Can I sign up for the free Geocities and it still work properly. I may have tried before but I will try again from my friends site... http://www.geocities.com/chris_ellard9/gallery_major01.jpg

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

[Z06]

The brain thing was actually for Chris... Now I can post pics without bothering Chris... I can now post the ones I want... I still won't post too many. It does cost more $ for pics right. I am not sure because you seem to have lots of them around the site... And before I post dozens of pics, I just want to make sure, or else I'll stick with 2-3...

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

[175checkmate]

bdusted440's trimate.http://gusporter.com/dbusted440%202.jpg

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Z06]

Its a little far to see right, but it looks good. I sent the Avator over right this time so it should be up soon. I hope... Good looking boat but you should get a close up pic...

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

[bdusted440]

I'll get a closer pic when it warms up. I'm putting the sleds into storage next weak and getting the boat out so i can do a few things to it. like being able to hit 60mph and wipe up a certain vip a buddy of mine has. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Bill]

Hey bdusted440, Where is machesney, IL, I live in the Quad Cities. Are you close?

[bdusted440]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gifIt's a suberb of rockford.IL I'm about an hour give or take a little east of you.I have some friends that live by dabouqe. your not far from there I think

[Bill]

I am only about 45 min from Dabuque by car. Welome to the board. I left some info on motors on the other post about your boat you might be interested in!

[Z06]

Did you say it was a Viper??? Very strange

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

[bdusted440]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/Eyecrazy.gifNo A V.I.P sport cuddyHe's got a 305 with cobra drive.He tops out at 55mph. Just a hair faster than me.For now! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Z06]

Ok... You don't see all these strange boats up here in Canada. I am being honest here, I saw last year 2 Checkmates (Convincor, Pulsare) a few Baja, A Few Scarabs, and 1 Hydrostream (Venus, right beside my cottage). Thats all the hi performance boats that I saw. Other than that, nothing really, just fishing boats, pontoon boats, cruisers, etc. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

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[Chris]

Here is a picture of Dave's 1988 Vision.


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[Bill]

Great looking boat Dave http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

Very nice... I was just womdering, was that the Dave that sent a a top speed e-mail. It doesn't tell me that much...
"98 251 454 mpi (310hp) 62 on gps
Dave"

Thats where I am lost, and can I still edit them?

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[Dave T]

The 88 vision was my last checkmate It had a 383 stroker moter and ran in the low 70s.The 98 251 is my curent boat.
Dave

[Z06]

that'll be up to Chris to get up... I think? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

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[JW]

Dave, you're Vision is HOT!!!! What a great looking boat in those colors. Congrats!

1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest

[Z06]

Very nice... Low Profile I'd have to say... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[bdusted440]

It is a vision of beauty. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Dave T]

I wish I never sold it.I cant complain about the 25 .Zo6 the98 251 is the boat I have now.Jw,I loved them colors too they were tough to keep up .
Dave T

[This message was edited by Dave T on February 25, 2003 at 10:22 PM.]

[Chris]

Here is Dave's other boat.

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Davet2.jpg

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[Z06]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gifHot! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif Looks like a Convincor 320 or something http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/eyes.gif

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[Z06]

Now that I think about it, its not because I just saw the graphic on the 320, and in this image, it doesn't look the same or in the right place. My mistake http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gif

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[Chris]

It's a 1998, 251 Convincor with a 454 MPI.

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[Bill]

That boat is now known as the 270.

[Z06]

Why would the #'s change? The lenght didn't I don't think? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

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[Bill]

When they called it the 251, 253, 259, they measured it without the swim platform, now the measure it with, hence the 270.

[Z06]

Ok... I get ya now...

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[mike240zt]

Mikes 99 240ZThttp://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Mikezt3.jpg

[This message was edited by Chris on December 25, 2003 at 02:46 PM.]

[MikeW]

The 251, 253, 259, did get wider. My 251 has a 7.5 beam where the 259 had an 8' ( I think it is 8')
MikeW

[Bill]

Sorry, I forget that what goes on in my head is not always what gets typed. I meant the 251 is the start of the evolution of the 270. How is that, clearer http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Z06]

Sure Bill, I got ya now? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif Whatever you say I bet its right. I sure know a damn don't I? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sick.gif

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[Dave T]

Sweet boat mike http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif.Whats in it for power.
Dave

[mike d]

sweet mates i love those boats.

[mike240zt]

It's got a 7.4, Mike D see your in Lansing not to far from Hell, where do you do your boating?

[Z06]

WHat kind of name is Hell? At first I thought it was a joke. Guess not...

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[mike240zt]

It's a city in Michigan

[Chris]

It's where they build Chryslers Z. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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No wonder I've never heard of it
Chryslers is a foreign word for me http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[Chris]

Here is a pic of Drgreg's mate in action. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Chris]

Here is a picture of Mark's 85 Diplomat. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[bad61ss]

Nice pics you guys. I like the action shot, too. I took my Ambassador out yesterday for the first time and had a blast. I was running it with the 21P prop. It also came with a 22, but I don't think it's enough. I'll probably get another one soon. Any recommendations? 24?

Adios-
Greg

1986 Ambassador 350 (+.040, balanced, cam, intake, mild porting) ~300HP. Time to buy a GPS!

[Bill]

What ever you run for a prop, be easy on that dive so you do not grenade her. That is alot of h.p. for and older alpha.

2003 ZT 240 6.2litre/Bravo 320 H.P. 24p Bravo 1

[Eriktheviking]

It depends on your RPM's at Wide open throttle.Should be about 4800. Unless the engine is "built" for more. Certainly it doesn't hurt to try something else but I'll bet that 22 prop is best for that boat.

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Bubba's boat!

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Bubba1.jpg

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[Chris]

Here are a couple of pics of F150GT's 21' Enchanter. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif



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[175checkmate]

Great looking boats, Bubba how the boat run with a 200hp?

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/avatars/rooster_3.jpg


1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+ / Sky jacker 6" plate / 25p Laser 2 prop

[F150GT]

Chris
Thanks for posting my pics, I'm really glad you decided to keep the site alive. I really enjoy it.

The Enchanter runs great with the 200, I'M running 72 on GPS with a stock PRO V.

F150GT

[supergenius74]

great boats, I'm new to this site, check out my webpage and just click on the
boat page at the top. Last winter I restored a '73 mx-15 that I purchased for 700 bucks and have had a great time using it this summer. Its a wild little boat, takes a beating in the rough water but when it is calm I can get 50 mph on GPS. I plan on changing the seats and doing some tweaking to the boat to get it to go faster and rider bettter. http://supergenius74.kicks-ass.net

hobbies this expensive and addictive should be illeagle

[175checkmate]

Great work on the boat, look good. I had the samething on my tri-mate, bad transom,floor and every other thing made of wood.
Here is the link to view the progress
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=8626072361&f=7106095561&m=5856084761
Also you could pick up a bunch of speed by installing a jackplate and stainless steel prop, something with good bow lift.

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[supergenius74]

Thanks, its been alot of fun, not sure if i like driving it more or working on it more. The boat is light and easy to handle, I like it that way but it does come at a price it gets tossed around alot. I'm going to do some experimenting tomarrow, its supposed to be nice out and my buddy wants to take his checkmate out (81 centurion w/305) so I took out my back seat completely and I'm moving the battery and gas tank foreward a bit to see how that affects it. I wouldn't mind just making the boat a 2 seater since its usually just me and my wife on it anyway an maybe this slight weight change will bring the nose down just enough to make it ride better. I think I want a jackplate but I've never had one or dealt with one. I'm going to continue tweaking the boat this winter, doing little things to make it faster. The outboard is a johnson so I don't there is much I can do, maybe I shoud look for an old blackmax 150.

hobbies this expensive and addictive should be illeagle

[F150GT]

Go for the jackplate, they are not scarey to run and will make the boat much more versital. You can try adding some negative trim wedges between the engine and transome, this will allow you to get more negative trim on the bow to improve your low speed ride. (you wont be able to throw as big a roost but its a price to pay for ride)

F150GT

[Chris]

Here is a picture of Honda Herb's mate.

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Hondaherb.JPG

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[harleyherb]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifThanks for posting the picture of our boat. It's a 98 253 Convincor that we bought new at Lake of the Ozarks 6 years ago. We have enjoyed the 330 hours of trouble free boating. The boat is equipped with a 300 hp 454, and while it's not the fastest boat on our lake, nothing our size rides as good as a "mate".

Herb Martin

[senator-holland]

did you get the helicopter with the same price???

cool pic http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[harleyherb]

No, but what you pay for a new boat now, something should come with it. The picture was taken during a poker run on Kentucky lake about 3 years ago. I've always like the way it looks and usually use the picture when I want to show the boat.

Herb Martin

[Bigmoss]

Here is a pic of my new baby

1997 Pulse 186, with a 2004 200HP Optimax

http://www.hiboublanc.com/Checkmate.jpg

[Chris]

Here is a picture of TLT's boat. I'm sure this one will be "Gus" approved. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif


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[175checkmate]

Alright, another tri-mate.
Great looking boat. How's yours run??

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+ / Sky jacker 6" plate / 25p Laser 2 prop

[Chris]

Vinny sent this "action" pic over. Very cool! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[vinny p.]

Thanks for posting this shot Chris.

Just a quick description of where and when.
This was taken on 9/21/2003, off of Long Island, New Yorks' south shore. For those of you who might not know, this is in the ocean. This was the first weekend after Hurricane Isabel. The marine forecast was for huge swells. As you can see there were no big swells, just rough enough to have fun and calm enough to go fast and be safe. The photographer is a friend of mine, who was riding in his brothers '88 251 Convincor. We were cruising at about 60 MPH. He ended up with a sore face after having the camera smash into his nose several times while bouncing over waves.

[Eriktheviking]

LOOKING GOOD VINNY http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[Chris]

Here is a pic Sabado sent over. Lookin' good. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Checkm8fan]

Here's my 18' 1989 Exciter

http://members.rogers.com/jonesad/images/boatpic.jpg

[Chris]

Kewl!

What lake Checkm8fan?

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[Checkm8fan]

Lake Muskoka, taken from the dock of Walkers Point Marine.Their Mechanic was taking it for a test run for ys to purchase the boat.

[Chris]

Awesome.

I'm just a little north of there. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Chris]

Here is a pic of Foyboy's 1995, 218 Persuader. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Chris]

Here is a pic of BigTrimate's, Trimate III. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Tommy]

I just have to know where to get a extension pole for skiing. I have seen those ones that mount just forward of the outboard! Where can I get one???
Tommy http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/bounce.gif

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[Chris]

Welcome to the board Tommy.

Which pole are you referring too? The mini-tripod that comes standard with most outboard Checkmates?

And for what type of boat do you have?

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[Chris]

Here is a pic of Inxs' Mate. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Tommy]

JW or All,

Can someone please tell me where JW got his Ski Pole that mounts above his outboard. I would like the same for mine to do some wakeboarding this summer! I have a 17ft spectra with a 115 merc.
thanks,
Tommy

Tommy O'B

[Tommy]

DRGREG,

Where did you get your ski pole?

Tommy

Tommy O'B

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tommy:
JW or All,

Can someone please tell me where JW got his Ski Pole that mounts above his outboard. I would like the same for mine to do some wakeboarding this summer! I have a 17ft spectra with a 115 merc.
thanks,
Tommy

Tommy O'B<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Tommy, that's the standard tripod that comes with most outboard Mates.

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[JW]

I've also seen them advertised in magazines, like Overtons. Overtons is online, take a look there. They aren't cheap, but mine was all stainless steel. Go to www.overtons.com (http://www.overtons.com) and check out item number: 10866. That's the one I had. $169.99

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Checkmates owned: 1995 Pulsare 2100BR/1995 Mercury Promax 225 2.5 EFI. 1995 Persuader 183/4.3 LX V6. 1992 Pulse 171/1992 Mercury XR6 150 hp 2.5 liter.

[Chris]

Here is a nice one. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

This boat belongs to Convincor 283. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[HemiBee]

Great looking boat http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[harleyherb]

Beautiful boat. Nothing compares to the looks of a Checkmate

Herb Martin

[Convincor283]

Thank's A lot Cris, My pic looks great. I'm really happy with it. Thank's again.

[Chris]

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Thank's A lot Cris, My pic looks great. I'm really happy with it. Thank's again.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You're welcome 283! You should submit that photo when we get March's boat of the month nomination thread going. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[Bruce]

Great shot of Convincor283's boat, as Chris has suggested, this is a must for March's nomination.

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[Convincor283]

Thanks, I would love to enter it in the March boat of the month, but not sure how.

[Bruce]

Hi there, I'm confident Chris will respond, but I think you just let him (Chris) know and he can add your picture to the thread since he already has it. I don't think we have the ability to add pictures in ourselves.


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[Chris]

Hey fellas.

If a photo is already loaded on to the web you can just post it by linking to it. If it isn't loaded up, then you have to send it over to me and I'll load it on to our servers. We already have a nomination thread open in the "Play to Win" forum where anyone can nominate either a photo of their own, or a photo of someone else's boat.

Hope that helps...

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[Bruce]

Hi Convincor283, Done Deal, I have officially nominated your boat and have added it into the thread, Good Luck - She's a Beauty !!!

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[Convincor283]

Thanks alot Bruce.

[Chris]

Here is Hubert's '81 Enticer. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[checki]

Hey 243
Are you going with your susuki 150 on a
jack plate, or on the transom?
What prop do you run?

Hubert from Germany w.f.g.

[Chris]

Here is a picture of Bob's Convincor. Very nice! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[BOB'S 283]

thanx chris . looking forward to grabbing a better shot of RISENSHINE for submission next month .

[Eriktheviking]

Looking real clean BOB http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[BOB'S 283]

that was a bad hair day. it is much more photogenic . hope i get a chance to show it after its been pampered at the spa !!!!

[BOB'S 283]

this is a cool part of this site , looking at peoples checkmates and appreciating what they have done to them , either just to keep them up , bring them back from neglect , or change their whole personality all together. with yours i can appreciate the effort , i have done a few for friends , if anyone asks i always say paint it , because you can't afford to pay someones labor to do it the hard way , sand ,sand sand buff and buff some more. its gotta be a labor of love , or a real good friend ...

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Redboat's Senator. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Chris]

Chris sent this pic of his Pulse 185.

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

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Jet Tech's boat.

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

[jkeiper]

Jet Tech
I like the graphics on your boat. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

Regards,
Jim

[Chris]

Here is a pic Bostoncon sent me. This is a nice one! http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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

[montiboats24]

holy crap i almost bought that boat it was up in northern washington wasnt it?

[Chris]

Here is Idaho Persauder's, Persauder. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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

[Kip Combs]

http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif that's a Persuader GT i think..? Rare bird their.....only built those for 1 model year. It was the first Persuader......the 235/234 , 218/219, etc, all the Persauder's followed that model.

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Force's '99 Custom painted Concincor. Force does a lot of custom paint work on boats, and he did his own himself. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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

[Z06]

Can we get a higher resolution picture, of the lady too? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Pipefighter's 98 Convincor. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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

[Z06]

Very nice. I love the classic white look.

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Jimmy O's MX13. Jimmy is one of our "original" members from when we first started the board. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Machman's Convincor.

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

[BOB'S 283]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chris:
Here is a pic of Pipefighter's 98 Convincor. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Pipefighter.jpg <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>i love that , just solid white and timeless ! thats the way i wanted to order mine but caved into the wife and went w/her color choice

[Chris]

Here is a nice pic of Overboards Convincor.

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

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Captainmorgan's Mate. He calls it smilemaker. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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

[fnshrmaster]

That MX 13 is so cool.What year were they produced?

[Chris]

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

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

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Checkrocket's Convincor.

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

[Chris]

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

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

[Chris]

Here is a pic of mistertoadie's 1984 Exciter. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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

[jkeiper]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif WOW! That 84 Exciter sure shines nice. What a sweet ride. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif


Jim

[mistertoadie]

thanks for the compliment, just bought her last fall, only had her out once before the damn weather hit. Can't wait for spring...WINTER SUCKS!!!!

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Boatally Insane's 1993 Enforcer. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Boatally1.jpg

[wild willy]

great slection of boat pictures

[Chris]

Here is George's Mate.

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

[TeeJ McD]

i love these boats in hear espacaly the boats in the sun were the flakes just shine off i always loved the flakes and i got some on my boat ther sweet checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the best looking! that quote cant be more true

[Chris]

Here is a pic of AP's Exciter.

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

[Idaho Persuader]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Chris:
Here is Idaho Persauder's, Persauder. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/Idaho.jpg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes it is a 1991 GT 235
It has a 390HP 502 and a Bravo One 76 MPH on GPS at an elevation of 2128'
Thanks for building a great boat

[Chris]

Here is an updated pic of Boatn70's new rig.

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/boatn705.jpg

[Chris]

Here is a pic of cvx's '87 Enchanter. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/cvx16cvx.jpg

[Chris]

Here is a pic of VIPERS '83 Enforcer.

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

[HemiBee]

Sweet ride Viper http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif

[Jack828]

Just got it. 1990 Maxxum 281. Trying to find out any info about it.
Jackhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/jvojr/0f_3.jpg

[Chris]

Here's a pic of alwaysredee's rig. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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

[Boston Predictor]

Here is my 1989 Predictor
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/portsideshortbeach.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/lensflare.jpg

[85Predictor]

This is the best I can do as I was not able to get it into the water this past Summer.


http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gifHappy Thanksgiving Everyone!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v362/checkmate04/PredictorHull001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v362/checkmate04/pager2.jpg

[Adam L.]

Nice red flake. Where are you in Maine? I run my predictor in Shapleigh. (Mousam lake)

[85Predictor]

I have only run the boat in Worthly Pond which is close by.(Rumford/Mexico Area)
If I can get the floor done next Spring, we'll have to hook up!

I need to use the boat more or my Wife may start suggesting I sell it!

Pictures of my floor project are in the Overhauling section.

Looks like you are also in the middle of a project!!

[Rob'Z]

Here is my '87 Starflite.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/MyMate1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/MyMate16.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/StarfliteBG.jpg

[85Predictor]

Rob'Z
http://www.checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/thumb.gif
Nice looking boat!
I like the action shot with the water/mist trailing. Hmmm...Good idea for next Summer

[TIPPIN TOM]

Here's a shot of my 1980 Enchanter.
TIPPIN TOMhttp://www.checkmate-boats.com/images/memberpics/F150GT6.jpg

[illMATTic]

i just looked through all of these and didnt see mine. here are a couple.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/boombip/boatflag.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/boombip/air2.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

I love that wheele shot http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Boston Predictor]

my 1987 Sportfire
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/NY203.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/NY202.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/NY200.jpg

[dreamer]

Not the greatest quality photo's but?




http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/DLINDBERG_2006/CMATE3.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/DLINDBERG_2006/CMATE2.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g170/DLINDBERG_2006/winniWOW.jpg

[wickedrister]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d117/wickedrister/July2006028.jpg

[wickedrister]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d117/wickedrister/June2006007.jpg

[wickedrister]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d117/wickedrister/July2006093.jpg

[Boston Predictor]

Here is a shot of my friends Enforcer. Nothing crazy... 5.7L alpha1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/July30001.jpg

[illMATTic]

thats a nice looking enforcer. i like those.

[Boston Predictor]

Here is a shot of my buddy CVX16CVX's enchanter. THE KING OF I/O:cheers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/checkmate414/CVX.jpg

[TheNerd]

Latest outing, Memorial Dayhttp://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z42/j19civic93/memorialday07054.jpg

[TLB]

here is mine the day I went to look at it last year.

[blkz28]

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/99-sierra/th_79checkmate.jpg

[Old Hickory]

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/99-sierra/th_79checkmate.jpg


Have you repowered yet? Got your motor back to nashville safe and sound; have it tucked away in the garage. Glad you're posting let me know if I can ever do anything for ya!

Hick

[lcboater]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/lorigill_photos/2003%20Checkmate%20Convincor/100_0253.jpg

[TLB]

nice looking boat!

[fletch]

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/btbproductions/new2032.jpg

My 1990 Maxxum 229