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Recent content by fasterdaddyfaster

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    I'm Back! good to be back in a Mate!

    Still enjoying the Enchanter!
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    1989 merc 5.7 temp?

    Bingo!
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    1989 merc 5.7 temp?

    Somebody confused???
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    350 Breather Cap - options?

    Maybe Fixed. Forgot to check after running it. Now that the engine is running 40 degrees cooler there may not be any oil issues.
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    Oil Blowby = frustration

    Maybe Fixed. Forgot to check after running it. Now that the engine is running 40 degrees cooler there may not be any oil issues.
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    1989 merc 5.7 temp?

    Fixed. Multiple problems. This engine was not running Cold but actually running very Hot. The incorrect gasket was used so the Temp Gauge was not grounded properly so it barely got a signal so it would register only up to about 120. Put the correct gasket in and the temp climbed to 150, 160...
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    Slave solenoid or starter issue?

    Fixed. It was the Slave Solenoid. No more ticking, clicking during crank.
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    Video - Dueling Checkmates on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH.

    I am probably not setting the best example for my kids. I am operating the boat you see, 1989 Enchanter I/O. Ginny (daughter) is taking video with her cell phone from their boat. Brandon (son) is operating that boat, 1986 Exciter I/O. I will probably be selling my other Checkmate an 18 foot...
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    Picked up Dan_az80’s (1 of 5) 89 Enchanters. Test run video.

    Picked up Dan_az80’s (1 of 5) 89 Enchanters. Test run video. These should be shareable google drive links. Let me know if they do or do not work. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9x0KX-sSpY9UWIzVHdWRGpJT1k https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9x0KX-sSpY9S0VRYnR0UjFNcDQ Kids, Brandon...
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    Hello. Checking out Checkmates. Had one.

    Hello. New to checkmate-boats. Had a 1987 Exciter I/O 5.7 thru transom red and white “Faster Daddy Faster”. Bought almost new in 1988. I don’t think checkmate-boats.com was even alive yet. Had a divorce. Now looking for another boat, Checkmate among others. Used, can’t afford new, I/O, 5.7 or...
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