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Recent content by checkmate243

  1. checkmate243

    Turning Point 4 Blade Prop

    I didn’t see them offered the Classic on their site? So any info would be great..
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    Turning Point 4 Blade Prop

    Hello Boatman! Does Turning Point still sell the Classic 25p?
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    WHY WHY WHY

    carb or tank? First things first. Is it the carbs or gas tank? To determine is not the tank buy or borrow a portable tank and run it on that. If the problem goes away it’s the tank. If not it’s the carbs. Sound like you need to clean the carbs. Good luck.
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    INSANITY OR STUPIDITY??

    STUPIDITY Thats got to be one hell of a ride! I wonder how he keeps the water from coming over the tramson when he comes off plane?????????
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    Cheating wife.....new boat on hold

    hold on kct11-If things dont work out with the wife there is no reason to put the new boat on hold! I will sell you my Starflite and throw in my wife to seal the deal! Its like nothing ever change, but a new boat. :cheers
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    Whoa! 2400 w/ 300XS and paint..

    JW-Call me I will go halfs with you! :cheers
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    25" Turning Point 4 Blade

    Daddio, I purchase a TP 4 blade from boatman for my 225efi. I turn about 5400 rpm with two peolpe. This has been the best prop for my Starflite! Hope this help.
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    ZT owner's

    zstevens, Im not sure? Sorry. Rob'Z, Yes lots of trim. Chime walk was also a problem! The wheel was always moving. Before my brother bought it, It had a 502 in it! It was a friend of mine. They pulled the 502 installed a 454 as this was my brothers first boat.
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    ZT owner's

    zstevens, I own a 1992 Starflite powered with a 2002 225 Merc. My brother owned a late 80's Senator with 454 big block. Very hard to drive at WOT. You have to use alots of positive trim. Trailer button trim! The 454 wanted to drive the nose back into water at high speeds. yahoo.......:eyecrazy:
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    2001 Checkmate 27' Convincor 496 Mag (Sold)

    Still forsale???????????? Thats I great price!
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    New Convincor....what a weekend!

    EightSecV6, Holy turbo! I took a ride in a Grand Nation when I was in High school. I will never forget it! My neck still hurts 19 years later. Sorry here about the bad luck. I looking to move out of my Starflite and into 24-26 footer. I have had such good luck with my Mercury 225 efi Im afraid...
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    WHERE ARE ALL THE 21 FOOTERS??

    kct11-I was going to wait until spring to sell but fall works too! Call me (269)377-8710 or email me at checkmate243@hotmail.com. I have some updated pics without the finger! Thanks JW and Rob'Z.
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    so whats this aqua buff stuff everyone talks about?

    Diplomat82,Thanks for the info. Check out the Aqua Buff web site and looks like his going to give it a shot. Can't hurt a 34 year old finish?:)
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    so whats this aqua buff stuff everyone talks about?

    Im little lost here? You used Aqua Buff instead of wet sanding? Followed by a polishing compound and wax. I have a guy at work looking to do the same thing on his 1973 Marlin. He wondering if he can do the same thing? You did a great job!
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    ZT owner's

    Thanks JY- Still looking for some feed back about the big water ride. I was hoping the smaller hull would not need big HP (496ho=425hp) to get into the low 80's. I will keep this in mind as I look over the winter. Sound like there not much different between the ZT240 and the ZT260 when it comes...
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