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Recent content by g20tdet

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    28' Checkmate 280 ZT $ 24,000

    looks like a good deal to me if it runs as the y say...
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    must sell "95" Persuader 235

    Due to financal needs to keep my business going I am selling my boat. The boat is located in the Pittsburgh airea. Its a 1995 235 persuader and is in nice shape. Just needs the normal cleaning from being stored all winter. it is white with black and red stripes. Extras on the boat include...
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    95 235 persuader

    Hello, Thinking of selling my boat and was wondering what you guys think its worth and would like to accept some offers if anyone is intrested. The motor is currently out of the boat being rebuilt at jtm performance near canton ohio. It should have from 500-550 hp and will be put on a dyno to...
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    95 235 persuader

    Hello, Thinking of selling my boat and was wondering what you guys think its worth and would like to accept some offers if anyone is intrested. The motor is currently out of the boat being rebuilt at jtm performance near canton ohio. It should have from 500-550 hp and will be put on a dyno to...
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    blue printing

    I did some work on my hull a few weeks ago. It turned out great gained a few mph and the boat rides higher in the water, handles much better, and there was a big rooster tail at wot trimmed out that went away after did the work. I have done some more work on it in the past few weeks trying to...
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    What do you guys think of this build?

    Jy, I did have chine walk at 67mph but only when i was in calm water. I did a little more work to the hull this weekend hoping to get rid of it. I think it had to do with the pad having a convex curve to it. There was still a bit of a hook in the middle of the pad after the inital work done, and...
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    What do you guys think of this build?

    Im new to powerboating ( all other boats owned were ski boats, inboards) and this is my first build and I was wondering what some of the motor experts think of this motor set up im doing. First off I have a 23' checkmate persuader with a stock 300 horse merc 7.4. I put a gps on it and got theese...
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    Header install questions

    whats the price on the headers? Im looking for a set.
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    Mercruiser engine number crossref

    Thanks for the info. Not quite sure what to do about this one, any sugestions? Did have it out yesterday, the speedo read 73 at 4200, not sure if that adds up, but it did run strong. Im also guessing the boat or maybe the fountain was from national marine and they might have swapped the motors...
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    Mercruiser engine number crossref

    ok, thanks. that was the number on the bill of sale. after i picked up the boat today and took it back to the shop i saw this number, f159765. the person i baught the boat from said it was a 454 mag, but i am not so sure it is. can you help?
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    Mercruiser engine number crossref

    how about, 0f558809 ?
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    1999 Checkmate 234 Persuader

    I have a 95 235 persuader and i called the check' factory and spoke with mike combs. he said my boat should run 74 mph with a 25 pitch mirage plus. I have a 454 mag with a carb. being that the boat your looking at has a injected merc 500 i would bet its in the high 80's. 350/3200 then take the...
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    454 Mag Exhaust Upgrade. Which to buy???

    Hey Taz did you ever get a set. I just got a pursuader 235 wit the 454 mag and was thinking of putting on headers as my first mod. Alsohave you had it out yet this year, I am just wondering if you have a top gps speed so i can know what i expect.
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    Sunbrella: How good is it? Best Wax/sealant?

    Sorry, i made a mistake. Yhe stuff in the orange bottle is called new finish not restore
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    Sunbrella: How good is it? Best Wax/sealant?

    I used to own a canvas shop and sunbrella is the best water resistant uncoated canvas there is(that I know of). I also own a fiberglass and gel coat repair business and do alot of detailing. I buffed somthing like 50 or 60 boats last season, I use professional products that I buy from a local...
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