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SCT · Sep 16, 2017

Diplomat82 · Sep 16, 2017

SCT said:
95 Playmate Jet LD w- 120 hp for $6995.
https://mankato.craigslist.org/boa/d/1995-checkmate-playmate-sport/6306479532.html

Price seems pretty high. Plus for being in showroom condition you would have thought that the bilge would be cleaned.

Hack · Sep 17, 2017

SCT said:
95 Playmate Jet LD w- 120 hp for $6995.
https://mankato.craigslist.org/boa/d/1995-checkmate-playmate-sport/6306479532.html

Diplomat82 said:
Price seems pretty high. Plus for being in showroom condition you would have thought that the bilge would be cleaned.

Way over priced. And way under powered. I don't know what Checkmate put in their Playmates, but after riding in my son's Donzi with the 120 MercJet, I wouldn't consider anything less than a MercJet 175hp.

Lots of Sugar Sands out there with 175+ jets that are under that price.

JMHO....

Jimway · Sep 17, 2017

Somewhat unique though, on the Playmate. Starboard cockpit (most I've seen are port side), Interesting stern with no designs under steps or extensions around jet drive, and the stern curves out some. Tri colors on the interior (instead of just 1 color). Original trailer and cover, from the looks of it. All 4 gauges present and also sound deadening material on underside of engine hatch. Might not be the right steering wheel and the strap on the passenger side is usually white, wheel should be too. Even looks like the original blower and bilge pump, ignition switch and even warning message red plastic tag on safety lanyard. Did you notice the hour meter? Day um. Darn near dropped my drinkin glass when I got a good look at the price, considering the 120 4 cyl. Dirty bilge tells a little bit of a story, foam torn off of seat back too. 40 to 45 with one person. Mid 30's with two and a tow rope. Now drop in a solid 250 horse 2.5 and let the fun begin. No transom tie downs present (Frown).

SCT · Sep 18, 2017

92 281 Convincor w- 454s for 16k.
https://utica.craigslist.org/boa/d/1992-checkmate-281-convincor/6310317846.html

91 251 GTX Convincor w- 500 hp for 15.5k.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/boa/d/1991-checkmate-convincor-251/6308742658.html

86 Enforcer w- 350 for 11.5k. Clean-
https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/d/1986-checkmate-24-enforcer/6308321450.html

Pacifica w- 454 for $8500.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate/6308361996.html

Exciter w- 175 Johnson for $4995.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate/6309551816.html

87 Sportfire w- 115 Yamaha for $2750.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/boa/d/1987-checkmate-sportfire/6309510667.html

79 Trimate IV w- 470 for $7900. Classic-
https://okaloosa.craigslist.org/boa/d/vintage-ski-boat-79-checkmate/6306855460.html

87 Playmate GT w- 40 Merc reduced to $1600.
https://holland.craigslist.org/boa/d/1987-checkmate-playmate-gt/6269344096.html

Hack · Sep 18, 2017

Jimway said:
Somewhat unique though, on the Playmate. Starboard cockpit (most I've seen are port side).

My son's Donzi had a starboard cockpit. And the 120 hp SportJet. It was fun, but needed the ride plate gasket replaced when he sold it.

What's going to make this hard to sell, is the fact it is a closed bow boat. Most are bowriders. Could be a fun boat though, for two adults, or three small humans.

I'd rather put the money/work into this: https://holland.craigslist.org/boa/d/1987-checkmate-playmate-gt/6269344096.html

For the pricing difference, you'd have a really nice small Checkmate.

Jimway · Sep 18, 2017

The little boat is definitely cool but the Playmate jet is alot bigger than it looks, about seven feet at the beam. You can easily get three people in there. You can get two under the bow in sleeping bags for an overnighter. Isn't going to happen with the older Playmate. A lot of storage space on the 95 also. It'll also float in 16 inches of water and run in about 4.

Hack · Sep 18, 2017

Jimway said:
It'll also float in 16 inches of water and run in about 4.

That would be a plus where I boat. My 219 Persuader drafts a lot of water, which makes it tough in 'no wake' zones.

Jimway · Sep 18, 2017

See, I was thinkin about ya. They'll take less, they'll have to. You can use it right away while procuring an xr2 2.5. The 175 bolts right in there in the existing tunnel. She'll run mid 50's without breathing hard.

Hack · Sep 18, 2017

Jimway said:
See, I was thinkin about ya. They'll take less, they'll have to.

I need to send my Persuader 219 to a new owner first....

SCT · Sep 19, 2017

99 283 Convincor w- 454s for 28k.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/boa/d/1999-checkmate-283-convincor/6310688153.html

83 251 Convincor w- dual 200s for 14.9k.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/boa/d/1983-checkmate-convincer-251/6311695976.html

96 235 Persuader w- 454 for $8700.
https://rapidcity.craigslist.org/boa/d/1996-checkmate-persuader-235/6271124346.html

97 219 Persuader w- 454 for 16.5.
https://swmi.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-219-with-454/6308566073.html

94 219 Persuader w- 350 for $6500.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/boa/d/1994-checkmate-pursuader-219/6311715242.html

07 2100 Pulsare w- 225 Merc reduced to 23.5k.
https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-pulsare-2100/6311480798.html

85 Exciter w- 350 reduced to 10k.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-1985/6275921907.html

82 Diplomat w- 150 Merc for $3400.
https://nwct.craigslist.org/boa/d/1982-checkmate-diplomat-18/6248561025.html

Hack · Sep 19, 2017

SCT said:
97 219 Persuader w- 454 for 16.5.
https://swmi.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-219-with-454/6308566073.html

Makes mine look like a screaming deal....

SCT · Sep 19, 2017

Read the 83 251 ad......says the boat was torn down, stringers/floor replaced, IO removed and OBs installed........but the boat has an original 251 OB deck!
Huh-

DropTop5.0 · Sep 19, 2017

I was wondering about that too. Its also the only one with outboards in existence.

JT Patroni · Sep 19, 2017

There is a sucker born every minute and he is hoping to find one of them!

SCT · Sep 23, 2017

03 280 ZT w- 496 HO for 31k.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/d/2003-checkmate-zt280/6316575670.html

90 251 GTX Convincor w- 454 Mag for 12.5k.
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/boa/d/1990-checkmate-250-convincor/6316230907.html

87 Starflite w- 225 Evinrude for $4900.
https://appleton.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate/6314995912.html

86 Exciter w- 90 Merc
https://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/d/gtgtgtgt-checkmate-ski-boat/6315961490.html

79 Conviner w- 350 for $2500.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/boa/d/79-checkmate-ski-boat/6313689928.html

Starfire OB for $600. Rare CM.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/boa/d/checkmate-14ft/6315543723.html

74 MX16 free.
https://toledo.craigslist.org/boa/d/1974-checkmate-mx16-free-with/6316518290.html

SCT · Sep 24, 2017

97 253 Convincor w- 502 for 24k. Clean-
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/d/1997-checkmate-25/6318946859.html

91 251 GTX Convincor project for 1k.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/d/ft-checkmate-project-best/6318662689.html

01 2100 BR Pulsare w- 225 Merc for 17.9k. Stillfir sale.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/d/checkmate-2100-pulsar/6318377404.html

219 Persuader w- 454 for 8k. Hack's boat.... :banana:

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/d/checkmate-persueder-219/6317856795.html

84 EnchanterIO w- 350 for 4K.
https://limaohio.craigslist.org/boa/d/21ft-checkmate-enchanter/6318898770.html

86Diplomat w- 115 etc for $600.
https://cleveland.craigslist.org/boa/d/167-checkmate/6317700702.html

92 170 BR Pulse w- 150 Merc reduced to 7k. Sharp little boat!
https://fargo.craigslist.org/boa/d/1992-checkmate-pulsemercury/6294378967.html

RNGRDVE · Sep 25, 2017

Now I think I've seen it all. Nice how he's calling the swim platform a Gill Bracket.

Hack · Sep 25, 2017

SCT said:
219 Persuader w- 454 for 8k. Hack's boat....
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/d/checkmate-persueder-219/6317856795.html

Thanks! The 'too fast for me' comment was my son's, not mine.... :devil:

Going to get back up to the lake and clean the interior this week. It collects an amazing amount of dust sitting on the lift all summer. :irked:

SCT · Sep 25, 2017

00 259 Convincor w- 454 EFI for 27.5k.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-259-convincor/6319793054.html

99 259 Convincor w- 454 for 20k. Sharp-
https://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/d/27-checkmate-convincor/6287207044.html

82 Enforcer w- 350 for 8k.
https://mansfield.craigslist.org/boa/d/23-checkmate-enforcer/6319866096.html

84 Entertainer w- 235 Evinrude for 5k.
https://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/boa/d/1984-checkmate-entertainer/6320619937.html

82 Exciter w- 200 Johnson for 5k.
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/boa/d/classic-speed-boat/6320155926.html

97 186 Pulse w- 175 Merc for 12k.
https://poconos.craigslist.org/boa/d/1997-checkmate-186-reduced/6248959628.html

90 Enticer w- 115 Merc for 3k. Cheap ski boat!
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/d/1990-checkmate-enticer-165/6320238494.html

87 13' Playmate GT w- 80 Merc for $3500.
https://dothan.craigslist.org/boa/d/13-checkmate/6316958021.html

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