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Recent content by Playmate-GTguy

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    1970's Checkmate Playmate For Sale (Sold)

    1970 Playmate for sale I would be interested in seeing it too. :bounce: Can you send me some pics?
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    Attention Jedis!

    I am sure you will all be VERY surprised to hear this, but......so far NO ONE has bid on it yet! And I thought there was one born every minute too. Maybe if he stripped the $8,000.00 paint off of it, he'd be able to actually get $8,000.00 for the boat!!!!!!:lol: OOPS.....there I go again ~...
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    Attention Jedis!

    I'll be the first one to admit that I got way too wrapped-up in my last posting...and for that I am truly sorry to whomever owns and/or buys this Checkmate. To each his/her own - definitely. That being said, I am with you Chris....The white hull and Storm Troopers theme would be very cool &...
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    Attention Jedis!

    He used way too much of the force with this one... Best use might be as a landing craft for the USS ENTERPRISE, perhaps....or....uh - don't know??? :eyecrazy: Now, if he only insists that he and his girlfriend dress like Luke and Princess Leia when they go out for rides together....that...
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    Hey JW, Paradise F-13 in Florida

    :thumb: Now you're talking.....That makes a whole lot more sense!! :cheers
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    Hey JW, Paradise F-13 in Florida

    Hey Coop, They've had that boat listed for months! If and when they finally realize that they are asking a price for it that is lost somewhere in the outer atmosphere, maybe they'll find a buyer for it. In the meantime, the grass is just gonna keep growing under it. When they started...
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    Optimum outboard for Playmate GT?

    Thanks for the input, Hubert. That's pretty much what I expected between the 'Rude and Yammi, given the weight difference. Also, not that 52mph for a 13' mono-boat is slow by any means, but I would have expected even somewhat more than that, with a big 90hp on the back (especially given...
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    Optimum outboard for Playmate GT?

    I must agree with you Chris and JW that, just looking at the numbers, the Yammi 70 & 90 seem like good tickets in terms of horses per pound. I guess the real variable here is: just how much weight IS too much for this boat anyway? And...does anyone know if Checkmate ever did publish any data on...
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    Optimum outboard for Playmate GT?

    What kind of speed are you getting from that 90 Yammi, BP? How is the chine walk and has "anyone" on the lake ever bothered you for having that monster motor on the little 'mate - or were they not quite sure what caused that big wind gust? :devil: As it turns out, I also have that very same...
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    Optimum outboard for Playmate GT?

    Do you think that 320 lbs. off of the jack plate would have a noticable effect on the boats stance, performance, etc. Also, do you think a 75hp 3 cylinder e-tec would be much faster (or more worthwhile) than a 60hp 2 cyl. at 80lbs. less would be??
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    Optimum outboard for Playmate GT?

    Hello to all, I am wondering if I might get some feedback regarding the best size/type of outboard for my 1987 Playmate GT. Before anyone answers - I know what it is supposed to have! That is just so not me, though. That being said, I am not looking to kill myself just yet either, if you know...
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    Happy to be here!

    Hi Everyone! I am a new member to the forums, but have been sniffing around as a guest for awhile. I am fortunate enough to now own a 1987 Playmate GT. :bounce: I do most of my boating in New England (Maine & New Hampshire) and have been a Checkmate fan for many years...
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