Check the Weight
Toker, in the Merc line of 2.5 Liter motors the 150, 175, 200 ect all weigh the same. I had a 2.0 135 on my Checkmate Sportsfire and changed over to a 2.4 200 that weighed the same. Needless to say it got on plane much quicker. I agree with Chris 100% about the insurance issue...
OutDrives
204, there are more anodes on an Outdrive than an Outboard, the purpose is to protect your underwater metal from electrolisis. In a marina there is usually a lot of stray current in the water mostly from poorly grounded boats. If you run in saltwater you are basically running around...
Major Repair
Julie, replacing the deck (floor) on any size boat is a very ambitious project. Be prepared for what you might find as you do the tear out. You will need a garage or workshop to get into a job that involved. Go to the Checkmate site and look up a project that "Jupiter Pulsare" did...
White Mite Be Rite
Last sunday I had a starting issue and and a Big Fat JohnnyRude pulled me to a dock for a looksee. I'll never give up my Black girl but I won't ever Bad Mouth a white motor again. We need diversity to keep things intresting.
Thanks Coop
Cool story Coop, why do the Checkmate guys bash the Baja's so much. Is it just a friendly rivalry or is there more to it. I've owned 2 Mates but never a Baja although I always thought they looked pretty neat. Were they as bad as the Checkmate guys make em out to be?
OK guys I'm not bragging because I know that our northern boating friends are getting beat by the crappy weather, but I got out yesterday afternoon for a few hours in unbelievable weather. I had the Stream out on Tampa Bay and it was like a lake. Tee-shirt and shorts is unheard of on January 4th...
Test Drive
We had a real nice day today so I finally got to give the lower a workout. And I'm happy to report that it performed flawlessly. It felt good to be back on the water and I didn't even encounter any ramp rage (LOL) I want to give a big Thank You to my friend in Clinton, Tenn that...
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