we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat

we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92007

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	ed and i just bought a checkmate enchanter,a 1983 we go to lancaster pa on monday to pick it up,boat and trailer ,no motor,but very cool.the other checkmate that is just a hull in the glassifieds has been reduced,lol,john Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought another checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92009

frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	hey buddy . now that's a nice looking boat. good luck in selling your other boats. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought another checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92015

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks frog,i think ed and i will see just how good it looks and fix anything that doesnt,then sell it too. but from what i saw there might not be much to do,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought another checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92022

1968jetflite Offline Contributing Member Posts: 474 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 4	Very cool looking boat! Are you going to put another motor on it, if so what kind and horsepower? I would think it needs a bare minimum of 150hp. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92024

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	i think its rated for 200 hp,and the speedo goes to 80 mph,i think i am just going to clean it up and we are going to sell it,the neighbor saw the pic on facebook and already seems interested,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92033

DaveK Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 210 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	I have a terrible love for Checkmate's. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92042

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	hi dave im from indiana,pennsylvania,this could be yours,lol,i have to see what kind of shape its in when we get it home,its too much boat for us,plus i dont have a motor for it,lol i dont think a 9.9 hp would look good on it,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92070

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Excellent boat John, those are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92083

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks bob,i always liked them too,but i think i would crap my pants at full throttle,lol. we have at least a 4 hour drive ahead of us to go get it,one way. its on the opposite side of pa from us,plus we are going to put new tires on before we come home with it,we leave at 7am today,john . Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92086

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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92123

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks robert.we just got home. but holy crap,we thought it was a smaller model,that would fit into my garage,but wow its a 20 footer,but for some minor interior work,she is in very nice shape,john Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92127

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	very nice john...trailer too. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92128

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks ron,we went across the other side of pa to get it,it was very worth the trip,lol,except for some interior work its in great shape,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92137

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Most excellent John, those 20 footers ride very nice! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92158

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	That's a really nice one John, excellent score IMHO! Should be a fairly easy "flip", compared to most of the projects you've tackled right? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92169

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks mark you have that right,a little tlc on the inside and i will be about done,the other took years,lol.john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92179

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	does any one have a good cheap motor for it?john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92185

stargazer Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 162 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 1	The twenty should be rated for a 250hp right? (a little deeper in the pocket but may pay of on the "flip side") she looks awesome, would look even better with just the prop in the water!! Luv and beer, Kurt Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92200

Normspeed Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 528 Karma: 22 Thank you received: 1	That rig could turn some heads at Havasu. Especially at around 90mph. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92231

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	kurt,1 fellow at the checkmate forum said 225 hp rating,another said 250 hp rating.either way wow ,lol norm,yes it would wait till i get pics of it in the sun with that huge metal flake,lol. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 3 weeks ago #92232

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Any V-6 will work fine. I would expect a 150hp would get upper 50mph speeds, 200hp will run 65+. Stock, ski trim. BE WARNED!!!!! If you water test it before you put it up for sale, you may not sell it. As stated, Checkmates are addictive, and you would LOVE the ride. At a cruising speed of 40mph, the ride is smooth in choppy water, and uses less fuel than you would think due to less RPM's needed. An occasional full throttle burst in calm water is as close to a modern day Fountain of Youth as you'll ever find. Trust me, if I could afford it, that beauty would be MINE!!! Wish I still had my early 70's 14 footer. Ran like a scared cat with a 125 Evinrude V-4, but at cruise speeds, used about the same gas as my older 14' Starcraft/50hp Merc. Scared the wife too many times so I sold it.

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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 2 weeks ago #92245

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lol kerry i alredy want to keep it but we are so far from big water without motor hp limits.
i got the back seat back done today new wood and foam,they were not that bad,but we want it like new.
the pics of the metal flake just dont do the flake any justice.

the pic of the metal flake isnt good,and the darker spot is the shadow from the garage,if you click on the pic it gets bigger then click again then the metal flake shows up better,john

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 2 weeks ago #92296

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	here are more pics,the seats cleaned up pretty nice,and the original faux fur in the bow is in excellent shape ,very cool.john 80 mph Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 2 weeks ago #92323

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Awesome John, great work on the seat back, as usual. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 2 weeks ago #92336

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks bob,but all it needed was take it apart,use the old foam around the edge it was still in good condition,i only had to replace the center of the foam,the wood was damp,so i made new backs with new wood,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 2 weeks ago #92648

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	we reduced the price from 4900.00 to 3900.00 or best offer,it in the glassifieds,john p.s. sorry its not a glassic but its close to a disco boat,lol.john,by the way it is set up to sleep under the bow. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 week ago #92694

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	ok,now 3400.00 firm,we have more than that in it,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 week ago #92773

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	well the interior is done it didnt need much but i wanted as good as it could be,john Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 week ago #92838

Dr_Frankenmerc Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1433 Karma: 185 Thank you received: 44	Holey Moley John,...You've got her looking SWEET!!! Thanks for posting all the pixs. Doc Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 week ago #92850

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks doc,you should see this boat in person,she will blind ya in the sun,lol,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 1 week ago #92926

stargazer Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 162 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 1	250 HP. John...Let r rip...Looks absolutely spectacular, being a guy that grew up with corderoys and shag carpet in ..everything!!!! The metal flake is out of this world..good find. Happy Easter, spread Luv and Luv the Beer your with! Kurt Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 5 days ago #93108

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	its now on ebay with a starting bid of 3400 bucks already made Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 5 days ago #93114

frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	good for you buddy, hope you make a nice profit. it sure is an eye catcher. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 5 days ago #93129

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks frog,the only thing that worries me is the bidder is based in Thailand,but i did get a call from another fellow that wanted to buy it on the spot,but the 1st bid was already in,so he is watching the bidding there are 17 watching it,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 11 years 4 days ago #93164

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Good luck John!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:we bought ANOTHER checkmate speed boat 10 years 11 months ago #93604

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks bob but our luck turned bad,the guy never paid,so its relisted on ebay for a starting price of 2550.00 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. \"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain

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