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Recent content by The Stone

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    1988 Checkmate Vision 221 Steering Cable.

    Good Afternoon All, I recently picked up a 1988 Checkmate Vision 221 with a small block chevy and alpha 1 gen 1. The boat has a problem with very stiff steering and I've narrowed it down to the cable. Does anyone here know what length cable to buy for this boat? I'd like to order one prior to...
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    WTB Exciter I/O Engine Cover

    Hey all, I have a 1985 Exciter I/O that one of the previous owners chopped up. I'm looking to purchase a new engine cover. It's a large piece so local pickup is preferred (NJ, NY, CT) but I'm willing to figure out freight if you're not local. I included some pics of mine below. Thank You, Chris
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    "Wanted" Exciter I/O engine cover

    Hey, thanks for the response. I knew it was a long shot, but figured this forum would be my best chance of finding one... I've been looking at craigslist for a while and couldn't find any parts boats. I'll look for someone that can fix it when spring is close...
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    "Wanted" Exciter I/O engine cover

    The engine cover on my 1985 exciter I/O had two large holes cut into it to clear taller risers. I'd like to find a replacement engine cover for my boat, preferably in the same dark blue. But as long as it's in good shape, I can have the color matched. Thank you, Chris
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    What do you pull your checkmate with??

    My tow pig. 1991 Chevy K5 blazer with a tbi 350 and an sm465 4 speed manual. Boat is a 1985 checkmate exciter I/O with a merc 260 (350 small block). https://i.imgur.com/zMag4vA.jpg[/IMG]
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    Mercruiser 260 exhaust water

    Hey all, I noticed something with my boat that I'm not sure is right or not. This has been happening since I bought it 2 summer's ago and it always bugged me but i couldn't find anyone with the same problem. My boat has through hull exhaust, and when i start it it takes a few seconds for water...
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    350 mercruiser freeze plug

    Hey all, I have a 1985 checkmate exciter with a gm 350 in it. I took the boat out for the first run of the season yesterday and it ran well, but i have a problem with one of the freeze plugs. The plug in the block, right under the starboard engine mount was rusty and blew a hole right through...
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    HOW FAST IS YOUR CHECKMATE? EVERYONE!

    Thank you for your input. Right now it has a 3 blade stainless prop, I'm not sure of the make or model. Most people on this site with the same boat say that the 23" laser II is the way to go. But I'm with you on the fact that that would only make my rpm's lower. I'm going to try and find a 21"...
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    HOW FAST IS YOUR CHECKMATE? EVERYONE!

    Exciter I/O I have a 1985 Exciter I/O with a 350 and an alpha one. I was told the engine has a cam in it but don't know any specs. The GPS says Im going 48 mph top speed at 4200 rpm (full throttle). There is a 22m prop on it now. I feel like it is lacking in performance, but the engine runs...
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    Boat stalls when shifted from reverse to neutral

    If I ordered the new setup, would I need to re-adjust everything?
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    Boat stalls when shifted from reverse to neutral

    Hello all, I recently bought my first boat, it is a 1985 checkmate exciter with a 350 and a n alpha drive. I tested the boat for the first time yesterday, and it did very well. The only problem that i noticed was that the engine stalled only when going from reverse into neutral. Can someone...
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