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Recent content by R1Racing

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    Playmate prop help needed

    I recently mounted a 1992 Mercury 60hp 3cyl to my 1987 Checkmate Playmate. I mounted the the Merc up on the 3rd hole which makes my prop shaft 6” on center below the pad and my cavitation plate 1 1/4” above pad. I have no prop for the Merc and am wondering where to start for pitch and type. Was...
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    Enchanter Radio Control Hull

    I recall some years back someone on this board was making RC models of the Enchanter. Does anyone know who it was/is?
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    Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    A couple years ago there was one for sale on the Pennsylvania craigslist. Does anyone know if it still there or where it might be. Or does anyone know if there is one for sale? If you look at the 1989 brochure you will see a pic
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    Any info on PERSUADER CAT TUNNEL?

    Im looking for the history, performance, race pics, ect
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    Any info on PERSUADER CAT TUNNEL?

    Looking for any info on the PERSUADER CAT TUNNEL. I hear 3 were made, and only 1 with an I/O. Then i read 6-10 were made and 1 was a twin outboard race boat. How did they handle, are any around, ect
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    1998 Convincor Question

    I see that some 251’s have a glass windshield and some have the fiberglass shield (what is the correct term?). Was that a factory option? Also what where the option for power that year?
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    Playmate Prop setup needed

    Just went out on my new to me Playmate. The prop on it is a little dinged up, but there are no manufacture numbers on it for pitch. So what are you guys running? It is a Johnson spl 48 outboard
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    ISO Checkmate Cobra Sprint in PA

    Last season ther was a Checkmate Cobra Sprint for sale in Pennsylvania on craigslist. Does anyone know if the guy still has it and his info?
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    SOMEONE SAVE THIS 281 Convincor

    Id run it with the power it has! Can never have enough
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    SOMEONE SAVE THIS 281 Convincor

    Wow! What a shame!!
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    SOMEONE SAVE THIS 281 Convincor

    I thought i saw it for sale. But when i asked he he said he didnt know. So i wonder if he got through a repo and now is parting it out?? He told me $24k before the dismantling
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    SOMEONE SAVE THIS 281 Convincor

    This is on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1470060343269876?view=permalink&id=2051144081828163 I messaged the guy and he said the boat is 99% mint, but is going to part it out. I dont have to money rite now unless someone want to give me a low interest loan. I am serious about that...
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    Checkmate r/c boats

    Deos anyone have a Checkmate r/c boat? 80's-90's era. I've seen pic's of Baja's and Apache's online. I've also read there was someone that had some Checkmate molds to produce an Enchanter r/c. Just looking for a little project for the winter.
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    Need Maxxum Lexan steps

    Those are out of my budget for the size I need to cover the existing holes. They are nice though.
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    Polishing plastic windshield

    I have some Meguiers 45 high gloss polish. Will that work?
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