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1989 21 spectra

bostoncan

bostoncan

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well its hard to find checkmates on the west coast even hard on the west coast of canada, but i have just purchased a 1989 spectra closed deck with a 1989 225 yamaha with a porta jack plate and 23p and 25 p lazer props inc.so when i pick it up you will see lots of questions ,bought it over the internet so i hope its the same as the picture show.anything i should know about this model (hopefully good ) would be appreciated as this is my first checkmate Thanks Scott
 
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WELCOME ABOARD BOSTONCAN!!
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THE SPECTRA IS A GREAT BOAT. IT IS DEEPER THAN MANY OF THE OTHER MODELS THEREBY GIVING YOU MORE FREEBOARD AND SECURITY. THE SPECTRA HAS A FAIRLY DEEP V (I BELIEVE 19 DEGREES) AND RIDES ON A SMALL PAD (ROUGHLY 6") THAT RUNS THE LENGTH OF THE BOTTOM. THEY ARE VERY RESPONSIVE TO TRIM AND WITH YOUR 225 I FEEL YOU SHOULD RUN AT LEAST 65+ MPH. COMPARED TO CHECKMATES OTHER HOT OUTBOARD MODELS OF THE TIME THAT WERE LOW SLEEK LOOKING LAKE ROCKETS (STARFLITES, ENCHANTERS, ETC.) THE SPECTRA LOOKS MORE LIKE A BABY OFFSHORE RACER!!! ENJOY!
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Yes , it is suppose to run an honest 70mph with the addition of the porta lift and 25 lazerII double cupped prop.the previous owner added Hynautic steering, has 187 hours on boat and motor.Chris did you get my picture I sent to you to post for me? im hoping that it will handle a moderate chop 2' at least as im on the West Coast of Canada.Only one other checkmate around these parts that I know of. Any other info on this model would be appreciated.
 
when did you buy that i looked at that boat late last year i didnt like how short the windshield hope to see you out sometime in the bay
 
Im picking it up this weekend ,did you look at the boat in person as the guy says its clean , just wondering what shape its in but i have only pictures of it .It was on ebay for 7500 ,I paid 5300
 
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