" For Sale" 1997 Persuader 261

[Blue Mist '97]

1997 Checkmate Persuader 261
454 mag (365 HP) Approx. 375 original hours

Imco Powerflow Exhaust w/custom Imco risers and Imco angle exhaust tips (2014)
Davis Unified Ignition (DUI) performance distributor (2014)
Performance Distributors (DUI) performance LiveWires (2014)
Bravo 1 outdrive with drive shower
Stainless prop – Mirage Plus 23p
Drive completely serviced Oct. 2014 (new shift cable installed)
1997 C-Hawk steel dual axle trailer with LED lighting (2012)
Surge brakes (both axles)
Aluminum rims and new Maxxis tires (2013) less than 300 miles

Boat is turnkey and has always been run in freshwater. Gel coat is great, seats, carpet and cabin, all in very good condition with no problems.

Included:
Full Mooring cover
Cockpit cover
Bimini Top
Livorsi side mount single lever control w/ lanyard (2010)
Dual Ram Trim Tabs and dash mounted gauge
Clarion marine custom stereo w/remote on dash and rear of boat
Blue led cockpit lighting
Dual batteries with Perko switch (one in 2013 deep cycle, one in 2014 crank)
On board battery charger
Drop down bolster seats
Depth gauge
Docking lights
Danforth anchor


$23,400 OBO - Call 713-724-9969 or PM for any info needed.

 

[Blue Mist '97]

Few more pics here. More available.

 

[senator-holland]

Maxxis tyres always good! Nice boat!

 

[nathan]

very nice boat Blue!!! Good luck with the sale.

 

[Kurtster]

The Persuader is looking beautiful Pat, too bad your parting with it but I'm sure the general and you will pick another beauty for the next boat.

Good luck with the sale and can' wait too see the next one.

 

[Blue Mist '97]

Thanks Kurt, I know I will probably have seller's remorse if/when it goes, but I do have my eye on another one. Just waiting to get some info on it and see if I make a trip to go see it. If I wind up not doing anything, I will still enjoy it this year.

By the way, you ever get moved or are you still up north?

 

[Kurtster]

By the way, you ever get moved or are you still up north?

I'm finally settled down in NC now { well kinda } -- I do still have my home up in NE with most of my belongings still in it, not sure yet if I want to sell it or rent it for a while.
But I have my truck, my Harley, my off road toys, my Checkmate, and my new trailer all with me and registered.

Living in Clayton NC, but looking for some heavily wooded land out around the blue ridge mountains to build a vacation log home hopefully on or near some big water.

 

[Blue Mist '97]

Kurt, PM sent

 

[Blue Mist '97]

But I have my truck, my Harley, my off road toys, my Checkmate, and my new trailer all with me and registered.

What more can a man ask for?? Life is good..

 

[mishawakajim]

Very sharp looking boat. Best of luck on the sale.

 

[jim235]

Not to change the subject but did you see any noticeable performance increase with the exhaust and distributor swap? Thinking of doing the same thing with my 454 Mag.

 

[Blue Mist '97]

I didn't expect to see a lot of improvement, though it may have made a few more horses (Imco claims 40 or so and DUI claims 15), I doubt that will translate to much more speed if any. I didn't make the changes with that in mind. I did the exhaust more for looks and weight reduction. Till I removed the old Mercruiser exhaust, I didn't realize that they were so heavy. The new Imco manifolds and risers are like a feather in comparison. I never liked the look of the old exhaust with the Corsa Quick and Quiet on it. Looks more streamlined now, at least in my opinion.

Didn't have the opportunity to do much running last year after the exhaust change and didn't get the new distributor installed till right at the end of the season (other family obligations). Have only run the distributor on muffs thus far. It ran good and did seem to be a little more responsive than the old TB V. As soon as I get a couple of good weather days here, I will put her in the water, recheck the timing and see what she will do. Want to make sure it runs good before it gets sold.

 

[Blue Mist '97]

Jim235

In response to your question.

We finally had a nice day last week and I took the boat out. After I ran it the first time, was very disappointed, ran like c*%p. Stopped at the dock and checked. Found a wire had come off. Plugged it back in, reset the timing and tried again.

Second time out it ran much better. Felt better out of the hole than before the mod and midrange also seemed more responsive. Don't know if it was faster, but maybe wishful thinking made me think so. Will check on gps next time out.

At this point, I am happy with the upgrades.

 

[Blue Mist '97]

I would really like to sell this boat. Have my eye on another Checkmate.

Most everything on this boat has been rebuilt or upgraded whether it needed it or not. It is in better condition now, than when I bought it.

$23000 OBO

Thanks

 

[Blue Mist '97]

Here are a few interior pics. Others available if needed.

 

[Blue Mist '97]

Sold

Boat is SOLD..

 

[DropTop5.0]

Congratulations, I hope you got what you wanted out of her. I really liked your boat.

 

[Blue Mist '97]

Thanks. I hated to do it, but the boss still wants a MCOB and I had run out of things to repair and replace (except for the motor and outdrive), so it was time.