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Recent content by speedracer292

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    93 Starflite w/ 200 XRI. White, Red, Black $9600

    I think this boat belongs to a forum member, nickhedstrom. Nice looking 'flite.
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    " For Sale" 86 Starliner W/200 Johnson $5600 Green Bay

    Tempting...If only it were a Merc instead of a johnnyrude hanging on the back
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    1987 Skimate- Craigslist/Michigan

    Looking at Craigslist tonight, and found this. I haven't seen one of these before, thought it was interesting. http://jxn.craigslist.org/boa/3920322956.html
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    Merc 200 exhaust question....

    I was on the water yesterday on a kneeboard behind the boat and noticed water pouring out the rectangular exhaust ports just below the hood and above the tell-tale stream (which is good, btw). Is this normal? I might not have noticed it because usually I am in the boat. Motor is a 83 Merc...
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    Checkmate Vs. Scarab

    We weren't even running the GPS.... Couldn't handle the extra 6 ounces of weight with all the coolers, girls' stuf (3 girls equals 125 lbs of stowed gear), skiis, boards, and empty beer cans.... It was all I could do to keep the co-pilot upright in the passenger seat..... The Scarab owner says...
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    Checkmate Vs. Scarab

    Got out on the water last weekend. Met a guy with a Wellcraft Scarab (21 or 22 footer) with a 454. The first time we ran I had 7 people in the boat and it was from about 20mph.... He won, obviously. The video below is really bad, but at least I have video, LOL. He ended up passing me after...
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    I got my first ticket today..

    Did some checking...... In Michigan, as of May 2007, everything on the water except one ski violation and drunk driving is a civil infraction now. Fines can be up to 500 bucks, per the legislative website.... BTW, I was reading the DNR reports online at work today..... Apparently Saginaw is...
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    Bought my first Checkmate

    Congrats! On my Entertainer, the fuel toggle controls the sending unit/gas guage. The needle bounces like crazy if I leave it on and the boat is moving, so I only check it while I'm stationary. As for the water in the bilge.... Any water a skiier brings in on their lifejacket, equipment, and...
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    I'm a newbie! What did I get myself into?

    It's a Mazco HP4 Over and thru hub stainless 4 blade, 24 pitch.... I was just worried about the fitment, but I keep hearing that the V6 Gear cases were all 15 spline from 78 to 99....... I guess I'll have to wait and see. I bought it (used). Just waiting for a UPS truck, now.
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    I'm a newbie! What did I get myself into?

    Found a Mazco...... It's a 15 spline off a 96 250hp Black Max..... will this work on an 83?????
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    I'm a newbie! What did I get myself into?

    The motor runs strong.... I saw the invoice for the new powerhead two seasons ago and another for the rebuilt lower from last season.... The boat was maintained by the brokering dealer. The take off with the 22 is fantastic I can actually hammer down out of the hole and jump right up on plane...
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    I'm a newbie! What did I get myself into?

    And the speedo broke Here's another video...... But for those of you that can't see it..... The speedo hose came loose and when I reattached it, it worked for a minute, now it is stuck at 30mph. What do I have to do to fix it...
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    I'm a newbie! What did I get myself into?

    What's my redline?????? Well, I managed to max out the tach and speedo today. They only go to 6k and 60mph. So my question is..... What's the highest revs I should be pushing this motor. The last thing I need is catastrophic engine failure. The numbers, near as I can figure.... 65 mph @...
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    I'm a newbie! What did I get myself into?

    Had it in the water for the sea trial, but I wasn't gonna beat on a boat that didn't belong to me..... All bets are off now! The previous owner dropped a 22p stainless and a 4 blade 18p aluminum off at the marina today FOR FREE...... Needless to say I went straight to the marina already and...
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    I'm a newbie! What did I get myself into?

    So I was wandering aimlessly through lower Michigan this week and ran upon an 1983 21' Entertainer with a 200hp Black Max. Newer powerhead and lower unit, decent interior, and buffable gelcoat. The smile on my face as I passed the 50mph mark told the salesman he had sold it. (My last boat...
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