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    Where are you from?

    Oceanside, NY. Former owner of 1968 16’ and 1989 21’. Starflite. Current owner of 15; Whaler. Miss both my Checkmates!
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    Enchanter Setup/ Can I break 70?

    Above recommendations help. Low water pickup via nose cone or transom pick up may help not sure if you have one already…. Transom pickup is ugly but works. The 26 chopper may be limiting the RPM, If the engine can withstand, 6800-7200 RPM then try a 24 Chopper. We also used to pull out the...
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    no power to electronics

    You may have to pull the back seat, slide under and pull the pin.. What model?
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    1970 Checkmate V161

    Wow, the boat looks in really great shape. I had same boat in a 68’ - See attached photo.
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    " For Sale" Starflite Cooler lids!!!

    Wow, never imagined 2 on a Starflite! Awesome boat.
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    Anyone have any idea what this boat is ?

    More likely a sidewinder.
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    Anyone have any idea what this boat is ?

    Agreed, the wood potentially could be a sidewinder or Baja.
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    What model is this ?

    Looks like a 21 Enchanter Bow Rider which , I believe would be the Entertainer. Looks like an 1983-85 model year
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    Transducer placement

    Please post a picture of the back of transom of the boat and send a picture of the transducer. Most likely you want it on the 3rd chine up from the pad
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    Checkmates first dealer

    Just seeing this post.. Yes, I worked there when I was a kid in the late 80’s. Marty O’Neill Sr was the owner, His son Marty Jr, expanded the operation into a high and dry, large performance marina operation. Jr. was a World Champion Racer on the Formula 1 Tunnel Circuit. Sponsored by...
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