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JW said:
Saw that one on S&F!

I'm still watching for the 'right' 2400 BRX while shopping v-drive ski boats...
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Sam I am said:
oh, man...I got competition. ;)
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I think everyone is hunting for one of the same 20 boats or however many 2400brx's CM sold so far, hoping for a gem at a steal of a price. At least that's how I understand "right boat". If we really want one, we're going to have to be willing to over pay a little. At least compared to what we might think they are worth.:)
That's sort of the situation I was in with the boat I have now, and if I do update to newer in a few years, it would seem to be what will have to happen again.

It looks like Hayabusa would sell his, but it can't be cheap with all the work he's done. And he can't be in much of a hurry as he hasn't listed it.

My idea of a "unicorn" is still an old I/O Entertainer in perfect shape. In fact I think that they are as rare now as the CM Cat. In all these years of being a member here, I only recall one near perfect one coming up for sale, but it was not a very nice color combo(tan and brown hull, tan interior-no flake). So I couldn't even consider it.

Oh well, looking is fun too.
 
 
85 Enforcer w- 454 for 9.5k.
https://frederick.craigslist.org/boa/d/1985-checkmate-enforcer/6552651682.html

08 2100 BR Pulsare w- 225 Merc for 25k.
https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/boa/d/2008-checkmate-pulsare-2100/6552941454.html

Starflite w- 250 Merc for 15.5k.
https://northmiss.craigslist.org/boa/d/2002-checkmate-with-mercury/6552246671.html

94 219 Persuader w- 454 for 12.5k.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-219-persuader/6552970187.html

92 219 Persuader w- 454 for 13.5k.
https://albany.craigslist.org/boa/d/boat-for-sale/6552372129.html

90 21 Vision w- 350 for 11.5k.
https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/d/1990-checkmate-vision-221/6552108449.html

81 Diplomat w- Merc for 4K.
https://asheville.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-diplomat-1981/6552506421.html

86 Diplomat w- Evinrude for $3300.
https://meadville.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-diplomat/6552639181.html
 
99 259 Convincor w- 454 Mag for 24.9k.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bod/d/1999-checkmate-26-convincer/6555284231.html

90 251 GTX Convincor w- 454 for $9500.
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/d/25-checkmate-convincor-gtx/6554537232.html

88 Senator w- 454 for 9k.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/boa/d/1988-checkmate/6555528029.html

86 Ambassador w- 355 for $3500.
https://zanesville.craigslist.org/boa/d/1986-checkmate-new-interior/6552097848.html

83 Diplomat w- 140 Johnson for $2800.
https://killeen.craigslist.org/boa/d/1983-ski-boat-checkmate/6555808697.html

80 Predictor w- 115 Johnson for $3700.
https://southcoast.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-115-johnson/6555300959.html

Spectra w- 150 Merc.
https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-18ft-sportfire/6555004470.html

93 13' Fantasy (Playmate) w- 40 Tohatsu for $2500.
https://nh.craigslist.org/boa/d/fantasy-speed-boat-will-text/6515210623.html
 
86 251 Convincor for 12.5k.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bod/d/1986-checkmate-convisor-251/6558177068.html

84 251 OB Convincor w- 220 Yamahas for $5500. Cheap 25' OB!
https://hartford.craigslist.org/boa/d/25-checkmate-convincor-twin/6557906887.html

89 229 Maxxum w- 454 for 10k. Clean-
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-very-fast-very-clean/6558716591.html

229 Maxxum w- 454 for $6500.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/boa/d/1997-checkmate-186/6557927136.html

84 SkiMate w- 175 Johnson for 5k.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/boa/d/1984-checkmate-skimate-boat/6558587409.html

97 185 Pulse w- 175 Merc for 12.5k.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/boa/d/1997-checkmate-186/6557927136.html

90 185 Pulse w- 175 Merc for $7598.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/boa/d/checkmate-open-bow-19-pulse/6558059145.html

83 Diplomat IO for 4K. Clean-
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/d/1983-checkmate-democrat/6557043419.html

76 TriMate IV for 2k.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-trimate-iv/6557718368.html

MX15 project for $395.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/boa/d/15-checkmate-trailer/6558400867.html
 
Diplomat82 said:
I bet she will let you slide! What did you finally order for yourself?
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I know she wanted a bowrider, because she really liked the Bayliner E18. I didn't want all the upholstery and didn't like the helm layout on the E18. So... I ended up ordering a new F18, which is the same hull, but in a center console configuration. For the money, the Bayliner was hard to beat. And I don't need or want to 'over boat' the lake system I'm on. I considered the F21, but that is physically a bigger hull. More freeboard, etc. With the bridge/tube consideration, I don't want anything I can't pass under/through either.

I order it fully optioned (except for the T-top and leaning post): Stainless package, Bimini top, cockpit cover, trolling motor, full fishing package, ski tow pylon, etc. Also upgraded to hydraulic steering. The dealer is going to swap out the stock 115 Merc 4 stroke, for a 115 Pro Xs with the command thrust gear case, and install some electronics.

Scheduled for delivery some time late (late) May, or early June. I'll post up a thread when I get it.
 
99 280 ZT w- 502 for 31.9k.
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-convincor-283/6561986964.html

95 216 Convincor w- 468' for 17k.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/d/1995-convicor-216/6561968198.html

Senator w- 350 for 8k.
https://albany.craigslist.org/boa/d/20ft-checkmate/6560589565.html

85 Exciter IO w- 350 for 4K.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/boa/d/1985-checkmate/6561393560.html

88 Starfire w- 350 for $8500.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/d/1988-checkmate-starfire-
18/6559618332.html

78 SkiMate w- 200 Evinrude for $1500.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate-boat-200-hp-motor/6560799750.html

71 JetMate reduced to $1700.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/boa/d/1971-checkmate-jetmate-rare/6562187862.html

75 MX16 project for $400.
https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/boa/d/checkmate/6561007650.html

87 Playmate GT w- 50 Merc for $5500.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/d/1987-checkmate/6538761914.html
 
 
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