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On the New Orleans craigslist is a listing for a vintage 60's speed boat, it appears to be a V mate, I or II I can't tell. Seems to be a little optimistic on the price. Sorry, don't know how to post it.
 
96 261 Persuader w- 454 for 27K.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/d/dorr-1996-checkmate-persuader-261/7244992033.html

WTB: CM Cat.
https://dayton.craigslist.org/boa/d/vandalia-wanted-checkmate-25-tunnel-hull/7241575625.html

00 240- ZT w- 454 for 16K. Clean-
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/d/camdenton-2000-checkmate-zt240/7240542183.html

01 2100 BR Pulsare w- 225 Merc for $9,700.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/boa/d/mesa-2001-checkmate-outboard/7243059456.html

93 Starfire w- 350 for 4K.
https://muskegon.craigslist.org/boa/d/brohman-1983-checkmate/7240329972.html

79 Checkmate Persuader Jet 15K starting bid. Interesting....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233806191349

91 170 BR Spectra w- 150 Evinrude for $2500. Good deal?
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/boa/d/antioch-91-checkmate-spectra-170/7244291025.html
 
So I’ve been thinking about putting a bid on the brand new 79 Persuader Jet. But after sleeping on it, if I did purchase it......what would you do with it????

Put a period correct 460 Olds in it? A cheaper 454? Have Corey build an L6 for it?

But then again, after 41 yrs of never being in the water, it’s so perfect......it would be a shame to get it wet now. I think it would be cool to just keep it has a show boat/ museum piece......:bigthumb:
 
Shannon, she's just sitting there, waiting for you to make an offer. She's definitely a one of a kind and absolutely Gorgeous to boot.
 
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TMR said:
The 01 Pulsare BR, does anyone know how many hours on the motor?

Price is reasonable
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At 20 years old now, I would be a little bit more concerned about the core and transom than I would hours on the motor.
 
JW said:
At 20 years old now, I would be a little bit more concerned about the core and transom than I would hours on the motor.
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This may not be the best area on the forum to ask this question, but
I have heard about the problems with wet cores and transoms on the older Pulsares a few times on this forum.

Where does the water soak in?

I would think if the four bolts that hold the motor or Jack plate to the transom were properly sealed, as well as a good seal between the cap and the hull, water wouldn’t get into the transom wood or the core.

Please elaborate
 
TMR said:
This may not be the best area on the forum to ask this question, but
I have heard about the problems with wet cores and transoms on the older Pulsares a few times on this forum.

Where does the water soak in?

I would think if the four bolts that hold the motor or Jack plate to the transom were properly sealed, as well as a good seal between the cap and the hull, water wouldn’t get into the transom wood or the core.

Please elaborate
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Plenty more screw penetrations, battery hold down, bilge pump, seat bases, wire looms, rub rail, ski bar, transom tie downs, lights. Then with use the boat might develop a crack in the glass work bonding the floor to the sides or stringers or if the floor gets soft from the seat base penetrations that creates movement and the glass opening up.

Water in behind anywhere creates swelling that spreads the problem.
 
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Yes, all that. Seat bases were a major problem for both the floor and core. As the floors get slightly weak (often not noticeable) the seats flex downwards and the long screws CMate used would then puncture the fiberglass over the core. Double whammy.
 
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Are the mentioned problem areas exclusive to Checkmate Pulsare 2100 models?

Or older Checkmate boats in general?

Or most fiberglass boats built with wood?
 
Most or all old boats with wood have the same issues, Checkmates are actually better than a bunch of others as the wood is all encapsulated on Checkmates unlike some other brands. But there are trouble areas and some common poor rigging and maintenance practices that cause issues.
 
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94 283 Convincor w- 454 Mags for 26K.
newjersey.craigslist.org

1994 Checkmate 283 Convincor - boats - by owner - marine sale

For sale is a 1994 Checkmate 283 with a Custom Haul 1994 matching trailer...title in hand for boat, and documentation for trailer. Both are in great condition and professionally maintained since...
newjersey.craigslist.org

89 251 Convincor w- 454 for 10K.
nh.craigslist.org

1989 checkmate 25 foot - boats - by owner - marine sale

Boats in upstate ny. Has 454 big block with big cam in it. Thru hull exhaust. Interior is beautiful. Runs at 68 on gps. Only reason I'm selling it is cause it's to big for my lake. Call or text with...
nh.craigslist.org

08 240 ZT w- 6.2L for 26K.
littlerock.craigslist.org

Power Boat for sale - boats - by owner - marine sale

2008 Checkmate ZT240 with custom trailer and custom cover. boat only used once to twice a year over the last 6 years. completely winterized and maintained each year and kept inside a covered shop....
littlerock.craigslist.org

89 Starflite w- 250 Yamaha for 20K. Wow!
sarasota.craigslist.org

Checkmate 21 - boats - by owner - marine sale

1989 Checkmate 21 Starflite, purchased from original owner kept inside its whole life, truly a time capsule, show room condition. Powered with a 2007 Yamaha HPDI 250 with 125 original hours. Dual...
sarasota.craigslist.org

97 2100 BR Pulsare w- 200 Merc for 15K.
cedarrapids.craigslist.org

1997 Checkmate Pulsare BR - boats - by owner - marine sale

This is a one owner boat in pristine condition, it has been stored indoors from day one, all maintenance done by owner, it has a foot throttle finger trim and hydraulic steering, a 4 blade 25 pitch...
cedarrapids.craigslist.org

90 Senator project for $600.
raleigh.craigslist.org

checkmate senator hull and tahoe trailer - boats - by owner - marine...

1990 check mate 20 long hull no engine or out drive nice tahoe trailer break away boat got title no trailer title 600 cash or
raleigh.craigslist.org
 
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That Senator seems right up my alley (and it's close by), and I have a 454 and a bravo 1 sitting in my new Garage! On the other hand, I have a bunch of projects already! Decisions, decisions.
 
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Go for it Jumbo! It looks like a cool project boat!

I was drooling over the 89 S-Flite pics....I always thought the Starflite dash was a piece of art w- all the different curves and angles. You don’t see mold work like that anymore!
 
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