Post your CMATES!

[X-driver]

I guess I'll start this thread off by posting a pix of my new Cmate 30' Convincor w/ 300X Mercs. I hope to see fellow Bfreaks on LKN and Wylie this summer!

[Magic Medicine]

Heres mine 99 ZT280 with 500efi and dual hydraulic steering

[X-driver]

Nice ride, MM. Did you buy that from Kunkels Marine? How fast?

[Magic Medicine]

Thanks! I bought it used from a guy in Illinois, the boat shows closer to new than it does its age. I can run 70 gps. Best speed was 71 gps. I am going to try a b1 26 lab this summer.

[HyperBaja]

In case you havent seen these yet, brochure pics for the 08's. Doug Smith (former owner of Baja) is now an Owner at Checkmate. Rumor has it Dean Reynolds (Baja Outlaws) is there, along with Comb's 2 sons.

Finally updating the old graphics.

[HyperBaja]

Rumor has it they are going to be using a lot of Egg Beaters.

[X-driver]

HB- I heard Dean R. is the new plant manager. He used to be at CM before he went to Baja so it's good to see him back. Mr. Smith has made some good changes so far (graphics, interiors, marketing). I just hope he manages this company better then the last......

I really like the graphics on the 2400 OB. I might have to order a new boat!

X-

[HyperBaja]

So X Driver, willing to bet anything on how long the combs boys last there?

;)

Hopefully they end up buiding something bigger, and loosen the bottom up a bit. But like you said, a good start.

[boatn70]

those new grapics are looking good......glad to see some updates to them!

[Magic Medicine]

Chitown photo run 07:booze1:

[HTMike]

Who"s that bill drivin ??

[Magic Medicine]

Who"s that bill drivin ??

Probably the drunkin William Billson:booze1: :booze1: :ev1l danc

[seamate]

2007 Pulsare 2100 - 2005 Mercury 300X

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[kingsbiship]

This Predictor is VERY unpredictable!

[Paycheck]

Heres mine 99 ZT280 with 500efi and dual hydraulic steering

:bow
Magic - a beauty for sure - I have to build a new shed for my '89 28' come spring..

[enforcer24]

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1988 Enforcer 24 I/O

[Magic Medicine]

:bow
Magic - a beauty for sure - I have to build a new shed for my '89 28' come spring..

Thanks Bro! :booze1: Hey do me a favor and send some of that snow my may! Just bought a Mini Z for my son and I want to get him some seat time on it.

[kingsbiship]

You can have ALL of this! I don't even like the color!

[JERSEY DEVIL]

race version

[Paycheck]

:ev1l danc
Well, the GD forum got a little bumpy so I thought I'd risk a post over here...
The ice isn't going out for another few weeks, so I only have last years boat pics...but I do have new engine shots! 454's bored .060 and stroked 4.25 with the Eagle 11111 rotating assemblies, balanced.

So there!:nudie

[Paycheck]

:1bounce
Oh yeah, the "Old School Boat" pics from last September...1989 Maxxum 281, and it went into storage on October 1st....:kisskiss

[MMarsha]

I am sure this will bring some good responces but here it goes...

The pistons- they have a semi-circle cut out of them- why?

[engreps]

Checkmate 283

[Paycheck]

I am sure this will bring some good responces but here it goes...

The pistons- they have a semi-circle cut out of them- why?

:1bounce
Gotta deal on them - they were cheaper than the ones with the complete tops.:rollsmile

They are valve reliefs to allow monster lift and cam timing adjustments...

I have some heads too...I'll pic them once i've cleaned them up.

[Paycheck]

Checkmate 283

That's a nice piece, engreps, any more pics?

[engreps]

That's a nice piece, engreps, any more pics?

Thanks for the complement.. I have been very pleased with it. It handles the rough stuff pretty dam good.

[Paycheck]

Yup, she's a real Beauty and looks in great shape - what year/model/power is it?

The portholes are futher forward than on the Maxxum 281 and you don't have the torpedo holes at the front! Your interior is probably a generation younger needing the porthole moved, but I wonder why no headlights?

And I just found out I'm buying a ski platform (married), although I'm too old and wise to ski behind me - I like the minimalistic approach, as to not take away from the transom line, kind like yours.

I still have my first Checkmate, bought new in 1974, and love the hull for the solid feel. This will be the first twin for me, so I'm looking forward to putting this one together. Here's the "sales" pics from when I bought her, can't wait to get it wet....

[engreps]

Yup, she's a real Beauty and looks in great shape - what year/model/power is it?

The portholes are futher forward than on the Maxxum 281 and you don't have the torpedo holes at the front! Your interior is probably a generation younger needing the porthole moved, but I wonder why no headlights?

And I just found out I'm buying a ski platform (married), although I'm too old and wise to ski behind me - I like the minimalistic approach, as to not take away from the transom line, kind like yours.

I still have my first Checkmate, bought new in 1974, and love the hull for the solid feel. This will be the first twin for me, so I'm looking forward to putting this one together. Here's the "sales" pics from when I bought her, can't wait to get it wet....

Its a 1995 283 Convincer Single 502 EFI The new one's are now called a 303.
No torpedo holes( Docking lights). The boat was bought in NY when it was new.

Holds 130 Gallons of fuel. Its does real well on fuel burn.

Its a full 28' long if you don't measure the swim platform.
I parked beside a 32' Sunsation and my boat looked as long as the Sunsation. Its 30' and change measuring the platform.

[Paycheck]

Its a 1995 283 Convincer Single 502 EFI The new one's are now called a 303.
No torpedo holes( Docking lights). The boat was bought in NY when it was new.

Holds 130 Gallons of fuel. Its does real well on fuel burn.

Its a full 28' long if you don't measure the swim platform.
I parked beside a 32' Sunsation and my boat looked as long as the Sunsation. Its 30' and change measuring the platform.

:1bounce
130 gallons eh? That's great news,:1bounce, as I've been tring to find out what might be in mine..thanks. I don't even want to think about fuel burn at this point - I'm going "green" and running QJets/dual-plane/stock cams with the 9.1 comp 496 stroke kits this year.

The platform looks even better from that view. Nice ride.:rock

[Paycheck]

:nudie Second block on the stand and now I'm ready for new oil pump pickup measurements..original 1994 pump had plastic pump rod coupler, 1995 was metal, but both standard volume.:action-smiley-055:

[Paycheck]

:deadhorse
Like the new smiley - fits me perfectly. Heads I found through OSO - $750. Really needs a valve job, but I'm just gonna clean 'em up for this year as I'll be rigging and fitting this summer...next year I'll do the top end.

[tcob]

24 ft pulsare

[Shameless]

24 ft pulsare

Nice pic...



Now air her out pops!!!!!:test::test::test:

[tcob]

thanks sonny . just tried loading pics of the 28 . didn't wook

[tcob]

1995 283 convincor with a boyd built 540

[tcob]

540 under the 500 breather

[tcob]

from the rear

[tcob]

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[tcob]

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[BoatsRFun]

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[BoatsRFun]

sorry i will get right soon:booze1:

[computer guy]

89, 253 convincor gtx

[sweet addiction]

My 05' 260 ZT

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x129/TeamSlider_photos/Boats/Sweetaddiction.jpg

Just finished a new power project.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x129/TeamSlider_photos/Boats/DSC00793.jpg

[X-driver]

06' and 09' 300 Convincors-

[Paycheck]

06' and 09' 300 Convincors-
:rockNice pair.

[SOX]

My wife shining up the '96 253 I bought in December. I hope to get some water shots soon! :string

[davis9688]

I purchased my 98 Convincor from Boatn70 winter of 2010 and ran it every weekend all summer. Now that the boats put up for the winter I have some time to meet everybody and post some pics. My 2011 winter plans are a red aluminum swim platform and anodized gauge bezels. Next winter after I get it payed off I want to put some real power in it via a 502.

[davis9688]

Muscatine IA river front

[Paycheck]

Great lookin 'mate - good luck w your plans to retrofit :rock

[boatn70]

your killing me man......we really missed that boat this summer, the new one just isnt the same!! i hope everything has been well with the boat!
it looks good!
p.s. still have a 502 on a stand.....havent used it yet!

[davis9688]

I couldn't be happier with the boat! Everyone who saw the boat for the first time couldn't believe the way it was kept and that it was a 98. I would like that 502. I seen the procharger and manifolds for sale. Did the manifolds sell? What were you thinking for the 502 and manifolds? Send me some specs on the motor again. I wasn't planning on a repower until next winter but who knows?
caleangiedavis@yahoo.com

[h2xed]

Yeah the pic you have looks great, good thing I slowed down the Baja so you could catch up for the pic........LOL

[boatn70]

Yeah the pic you have looks great, good thing I slowed down the Baja so you could catch up for the pic........LOL

ouch that hurts!

[davis9688]

Ya, I found out when we got to the beach I only had 1 blade on the prop and 4 plug wires fell off. By the way, which Baja is yours? You can't throw a dead cat across that river without hitting a Baja!

[boatn70]

Ya, I found out when we got to the beach I only had 1 blade on the prop and 4 plug wires fell off. By the way, which Baja is yours? You can't throw a dead cat across that river without hitting a Baja!

but he could throw a checkmate decal on the side and it would pass for a new checkmate!! LOL.

we need to get that 242 running a bit faster though!
Cale, what was your best run so far?

[davis9688]

62 mph. I switched to a Laser Plus 23P 3 blade

[X-driver]

davis9688,
Where did you get the flip up windscreens for your Convincor? I've been thinking about getting a pair for my boat.

Thx,
X-

[davis9688]

Kevin do you remember where you got the windscreens?

[boatn70]

I found the original receipt for those.

i was very satisfied with those and have referred them to many people over time.
Finney's
2005 W. Acoma Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-680-6646
whole setup, rails, clear flaps with turned up lip on top was 149.00 in 2004!

Cale....check this out, might be a good one to build?? You would need more details though

http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?226843-Rebuilt-GEN-6-454

[boatn70]

link

http://www.finneys.com/

looks like the address changed!

[h2xed]

Since you Checkmate guys aren't posting much, here are some shots of the Checkmate vs the Baja on Okoboji and the Mississippi!

[h2xed]

Computer suc...hre we go

[h2xed]

More

[h2xed]

Why do you guys always have a beer in your hand..?

[h2xed]

Did you have the ladder down?

[h2xed]

Sorry for the last pic, he's an ugly bugger....say it all together...drunk posting is FUN....

[KG3]

h2x
What part of the Mississippi is pictured?

[Paycheck]

:rockSome good shots h2xed - it helps while I scrape the ice off the winshield this morning and think about May again.

[h2xed]

Muscatine Iowa and Buffalo Iowa, both just south of the Quad Cities. We mostly put at Muscatine.

[BIGBREW]

Got her in October, this winter is killing me!!