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Recent content by Gimme Fuel

  1. Gimme Fuel

    1987 Checkmate Starfire - Project Hull

    Located in Hemlock, MI 48626
  2. Gimme Fuel

    1987 Checkmate Starfire - Project Hull

    Coop, We could likely drag it down to you once things settle down a bit and before snow flies. Keep me posted of your intentions.
  3. Gimme Fuel

    1987 Checkmate Starfire - Project Hull

    Bump....make me an offer
  4. Gimme Fuel

    1987 Checkmate Starfire - Project Hull

    Bump.......Anyone interested?
  5. Gimme Fuel

    RIP RNGRDVE

    Dave was a fantastic guy, as well as a fantastic father and friend. He will be greatly missed. We too have enjoyed many get togethers with him and Karen along with countless hours of phone calls and internet BSing. He was one of those guys that struck an instant great friendship with and is...
  6. Gimme Fuel

    Prop work advice needed.

    I'd sat the Hydromotive is a much better quality casting to sink money into.
  7. Gimme Fuel

    Even More CL Finds!

    That is a seriously good deal and in my back yard! Seems like it should be missing a 1 in front of listing price though from what I've seen for prices lately. Heck, if the engine runs at all it is worth that alone.
  8. Gimme Fuel

    Zt 260-280 Comparison

    Basically all v-hulls will. My 253 would cut a fairly level turn about 50 mph, below that not enough speed to counter the lean. My 380 with twins will lean on the rub rail in a slow hard turn as well. Nature of the beasts. Play with it and give some throttle in the turns to see where you are...
  9. Gimme Fuel

    Removing streaks and spots.

    Black-ish/grey streaks from water running off of cover? -If so RV "Black Streak Remover" works awesome and is available at most big box stores (Walmart/Meijer/Menards)in RV section for $5 or so. Spray detailer or spray wax works unless they are dark for me usually. The streak remover will...
  10. Gimme Fuel

    1987 Checkmate Starfire - Project Hull

    Core was never replaced and has been sitting high and dry inside a barn. Yes it is still available!
  11. Gimme Fuel

    1987 Checkmate Starfire - Project Hull

    1987 Checkmate Starfire - Project Hull - With Trailer & Alpha Drive Setup I am finally giving up on this project, and have evicted it from my barn where it has sat basically since coming from RNGRDAVE. Had lofty goals, however time seems to be too short to make meaningful progress. I can...
  12. Gimme Fuel

    Even More CL Finds!

    I saw it listed on FB for $35k.......I believe you're correct! Dang Nigerian Princes are out of Corona quarantine apparently.
  13. Gimme Fuel

    Even More CL Finds!

    It absolutely would!
  14. Gimme Fuel

    NEED A NEW PROP! Bravo One or Rev 4?

    I would suggest a Hydromotive QIV-X. It is same round-ear style like a Bravo I however has much better castings/metallurgy that wont continuously crack blade when run on high-x setups like the Merc props. Just remember to order a pitch that is -1 from a Bravo I stamp. Bravo I's are about an...
  15. Gimme Fuel

    Even More CL Finds!

    Frankly Volvos are much more robust design than a merc bravo. Innovation Marine used to have a 600 HP package coupled to Volvo DPX drive. Those who had them loved them and they were reliable. Still some out there but drive is long discontinued and parts are hard to find when something goes...
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