hello everyone

[maverick]

New to forum and well fairly new to boating. I look forward to speaking with all of you and hope I my get some good feed back to questions I have.

 

[sim]

Howdy and welcome! Where are you located?

 

[ezflyer]

Howdy and welcome! Where are you located?

 

[Jimway]

Is it too early to ask what kind of boat ya got?

 

[maverick]

Thank you

We live in S.E. Michigan just north of Toledo. I have a 85 checkmate with a 140 hp Johnson v4. The deck needs replaced but so far all stringers and transom is good. It has sat for 4 yrs so its in great shape as far as im concerned. Having a little trouble getting the engine to stay running. spray it with starter fluid and it starts for a few second. I did put fresh fuel in it and it does seem like the fuel pump is working. I dont think she will make it out this yr but she will for sure be out next. Hope to see some of you out on Lake Erie.

 

[Jimway]

Very cool, don't go too crazy with the starting fluid cause it doesn't provide lubrication for the two cycle engine. Maybe a carb clean will do the trick. Had a Johnson V-4 on a Glaspar G-3 back in the day. Motor ran forever with no problems. Lots of knowledgeable people here.

 

[Melvin]

Welcome. I'm right at the Mich/Ohio line off 75. Let's get that thing going.

 

[Don's89 Senator]

Enjoy the toy........

 

[jbull232]

Welcome

 

[rccstride]

Welcome,
New to the site myself but have been boating for years. I always do a lot of preventitive maintenance that has served me well. Have a 82 Diplomat with a 150 Mariner. Live in Sterling Heights and spend most of my play time off of Harsens Island in the channels.

 

[Will30]

We live in S.E. Michigan just north of Toledo. I have a 85 checkmate with a 140 hp Johnson v4. The deck needs replaced but so far all stringers and transom is good. It has sat for 4 yrs so its in great shape as far as im concerned. Having a little trouble getting the engine to stay running. spray it with starter fluid and it starts for a few second. I did put fresh fuel in it and it does seem like the fuel pump is working. I dont think she will make it out this yr but she will for sure be out next. Hope to see some of you out on Lake Erie.

I live in the same area also . to the site

 

[maverick]

glad to see their are a few people close to where I live. The one thing a have found about this sight (which im new to)is that there really seems to be a strong bond between everyone .im very impressed and want to say thanks again for letting me in

 

[pete m]

 

[sclemons]

 

[lcboater]

 

[claupie]

 

[Jetmate]

http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14018

 

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