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Recent content by karzrus

  1. karzrus

    Question about transom limits

    There are lots of old threads here that will answer most of your questions and also give you answers to question you didn’t think to ask. Just search “predictor” But lots of guys have put 115-150hp 2 strokes on Predictors. They must be close to 350lbs.
  2. karzrus

    Future Checkmate owner!

    Soft floors and transoms are typical for these hulls. If it was ever stored outside uncovered at all, the wood floors and stringers will likely be wet and soft. A moisture meter is a must and really checking for soft spots is critical. Even then you may not spot all the trouble. Tilt the motor...
  3. karzrus

    Saw this Checkmate at my local wharf on the Eastern Shore of MD today

    I think that is a Pulse 210.
  4. karzrus

    Future Checkmate owner!

    Good luck, it is always wise get it inspected by a good boat shop before purchase.
  5. karzrus

    It's been a while

    Very nice restoration, it looks great.
  6. karzrus

    2026 Checkmate Convincor

    This is great news, do you have a website, that we can visit and see the boat?
  7. karzrus

    My Introduction, Overdue!

    Thanks for joining
  8. karzrus

    Excitor or pulse 185/186 w/ fourstroke?

    If i was trying to do what you are, I think I would worry about finding a boat in good condition that does not have a bunch of water damage. These boat often get water in the floors, stringers and cores over time, especially if left outside uncovered. That makes them heavy and slow as well as...
  9. karzrus

    Crushed Checkmate, anyone?

    Likely a few hard to find parts lost to that destruction. Windshield frames, ladders, steering controls. Hatch hinges and cover locks, bow rail ends and hoops. But not very many are looking for that stuff anymore, not a lot of boat restoring going on.
  10. karzrus

    New to me 91’ Starliner

    Good to hear from you, hope the new project is both fun and rewarding, I love red boats
  11. karzrus

    Velocity buys Checkmate

    How many Checkmate hulls did Caldwell make over the past few years? Not very many I think, somehow that was a missed opportunity, shouldn’t be too hard to beat.
  12. karzrus

    1982 Checkmate Sportfire Restoration

    The original one was likely made by Taylormade, but I haven’t heard of anyone having any success getting them to remake one for them. Some have been lucky over the years finding someone parting out a boat with the parts they need, but that was back when this forum had more traffic/visits.
  13. karzrus

    First Time

    Jimway accidentally almost inventing “river floating” This reminds me of watching Forest Gump sitting on the bus stop bench telling his story to a stranger.
  14. karzrus

    First Time

    Steve Earl, Copperhead road, is one of my favourite songs.
  15. karzrus

    1987 Checkmate Starflite 1998 Pro Max 300 Chine walk Concerns

    The biggest challenge might be long enough lines
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