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  1. huntmotorsports

    I am sorry, I have not been on the forum in a very long time. I reinstalled the windshield on...

    I am sorry, I have not been on the forum in a very long time. I reinstalled the windshield on the boat.
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    Entertainer Rebuild

    welcome, I also own an '80 Entertainer o/b. I have a build thread on our rebuild adventures. Good luck and post pics.
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    Checkmate sightings this weekend

    We were down at Bull Shoals Lake in the Oakland AR area. We came in to the resort for lunch and when we got back down to the dock there was a '79 entertainer parked in the dock hiding from the storm. The guys were great to talk to. It was awesome to see the boat floating next to our '80...
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    '80 Entertainer open Bow, completely redone.

    bump, This is for sale now. We purchased a new barge. As the original post states I have no idea what it is worth. I unfortunately know exactly what I spent. If you are interested please make an offer. the worst I can say is no. I would rather this go to a member than some random...
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    recommendations needed swap out 305 for a 350?

    thanks for the input and insight. I think he is going to not swap it and just enjoy the boat. I will be pushing him to buy an outboard....because it is the easy way to go fast.
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    99 merc 200 efi, MO

    My father repowered this summer and is selling his 99 merc 200EFI. It was rebuilt this spring with new wisco pistons, new stators, and a bobs tuner. comes with the control box, oil tank, and the chopper prop. $2500 we are in the St Louis, MO area. I will try to get pics the next time I...
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    recommendations needed swap out 305 for a 350?

    I am afraid the payoff will be small compared to the work and cost involved. Sounds like 3 mph may not be enough. The only reason we even discussed the swap because it is such a nice, clean, and well cared for boat.
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    recommendations needed swap out 305 for a 350?

    I have a friend with a 1989 206 Rinker with a 230hp 305, alpha drive, that runs 48mph @ 4800RPM on the 17" hussler prop with 4 adults and a full tank. He asked if changing to a 350 would gain enough for the trouble. He wants to run over 50mph with a prop that will pull a big guy skiing. Right...
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    '80 Entertainer open Bow, completely redone.

    Thanks for posting the pic. I hope to get somegood shots this weekend.
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    '80 Entertainer open Bow, completely redone.

    Well, I hate to say it but I think we are going to sell the Mate, depending on interest and value. It is a 1980 Entertainer open bow. I completely went through in 2007. Everything in the boat was new then. I plan on keeping the motor and Jackplate. Here are some details. Floor...
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    Member advice needed, What's it worth?

    I need that :lol: thanks I needed that.
  12. huntmotorsports

    HOW FAST IS YOUR CHECKMATE? EVERYONE!

    It only walks when I have 1/4 tank of fuel or less. It will not walk on smooth flat water. It only walks when I hit a wave that upsets it then I have to trim it in to set the nose down to let it settle again. I have tried to drive through it while jacking the motor but it never settles. I...
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    HOW FAST IS YOUR CHECKMATE? EVERYONE!

    '80 Entertainer, 200 EFI 68mph Gps That is with just me a cooler and a full tank. It will just touch 70 with everything out of the boat, but it is a handfull. Every little ripple sends it into chine walk to the point I must back out. Put my wife in it and it is a rock solid 67mph. That is...
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    Member advice needed, What's it worth?

    I would agree, SIM. The value comes from everyone on 2 lakes knows us because of this boat and it's flames. I have met many good people with some very fast boats because of our checkmate. that is worth all the money to me.
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    Member advice needed, What's it worth?

    I just finished adding up all th reciepts....I show have never done that. WOW!!!!! It is amazing how much money you can spend over a 2 year stretch at $200 per purchase. I have a 275% investment to value ratio. I will never be able to sell this boat. the benifit is that I love this...
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