1987 Checkmate with OMC V8

[Rob'Z]

Hello guys, I've been a member of this site for awhile now, I don't post much but I browse often. This site is a great source of info.

Here are some current pics of my Starflite, it's running an Evolution Marine Stage 5 4.0L OMC V8. Right now the prop is a tad too small for the power and I'm currently waiting for a 29p chopper to arrive. last weekend I hit 70.3 on GPS at about 3/4 to 7/8 throttle. My 24p Raker is just too small and the rpm shoots to 7500 before I can reign it in.

Anyway on to the pics.

My brother and I heading out to warm her up.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/brosinboat.jpg

My girlfriend and my brother and his wife relaxing in the Mate.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing4.jpg

Nice shot of the offshore mid, it sounds incredible!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portside1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portrear1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portrear2.jpg

And finally the money shot. ;)
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/starfront1.jpg

[MODVP22]

There was a dealer here in Mansfield, Ohio that had a similar Checkmate with a V8 running around 90. You're in the right place to get that C'mate flying:)

[STV_Keith]

Sleeper cowling! ;)

You really need a foot throttle in that thing. Boat looks properly proportioned with an 8 on it. Good luck!

[JUPITER PULSARE]

Nice boat...with the proper setback, motor height and prop that boat should see upper 80's, low 90's. You should post on checkmate-boats.com...there's alot of Starflite data that will help you set up your boat and it's a Checkmate exclusive site! Alot of guys, like myself, toggle up and back between Checkmate-boats.com and S&F.

[Brabender]

wow great pics.

[claupie]

Nice rig..And beautiful scenary !!

[Rob'Z]

Thanks guys.

Yeah Keith, it's great having that 250 cowl!

I am a regular on checkmate-boats.com, same screen name too.

I am hoping for a bit over 90 (with a foot throttle and possibly trim tabs) as Kunkel was seeing 92 with a stockish 3.6 back in the day.





Rob

[MODVP22]

Thanks guys.

Yeah Keith, it's great having that 250 cowl!

I am a regular on checkmate-boats.com, same screen name too.

I am hoping for a bit over 90 (with a foot throttle and possibly trim tabs) as Kunkel was seeing 92 with a stockish 3.6 back in the day.

Rob

Rob,
that's who I was talking about in Mansfield, Ohio...Harrold Kunkel

[Action Dave]

Nice rig..And beautiful scenary !!


:iagree: Sweet looking pics and a real nice boat. Love the V8.

[THE HOSER]

great looking shot
and good luck with the motor
i had a v-8 on my boat for years .It was a 3.6 liter that had some mods to it

[SUPAJAY]

Nice boat, it looks really mint.

It should really scream with the V8, they go high 80s on superboats :D

Rite hoser :thumbsup:

[Airboater]

Great pics ,gotta love that sleeper V8 ,more pics with bikinis on the bow :D :thumbsup:

[themdshrk69]

:eek:get a foot throttle:eek: :eek: for safetys sake.got one in my spectra with same set up you need both hands on the wheel at the speeds you'll be reaching.not trying to preach at you Rob just speakin from expirence:cool: Also wear those life vests things happen real fast at the speeds you'll be reaching:eek:

[Runnin Loose]

Nice rig. What lake is that?

[claupie]

Hello guys, I've been a member of this site for awhile now, I don't post much but I browse often. This site is a great source of info.

Here are some current pics of my Starflite, it's running an Evolution Marine Stage 5 4.0L OMC V8. Right now the prop is a tad too small for the power and I'm currently waiting for a 29p chopper to arrive. last weekend I hit 70.3 on GPS at about 3/4 to 7/8 throttle. My 24p Raker is just too small and the rpm shoots to 7500 before I can reign it in.

Anyway on to the pics.

My brother and I heading out to warm her up.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/brosinboat.jpg

My girlfriend and my brother and his wife relaxing in the Mate.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/relaxing4.jpg

Nice shot of the offshore mid, it sounds incredible!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portside1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portrear1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/portrear2.jpg

And finally the money shot. ;)
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Boat%20pics/starfront1.jpg
Rob you should post one of the pics on CM forum and most likely be BOTM again...:cheers:

[Rob'Z]

Rob you should post one of the pics on CM forum and most likely be BOTM again...:cheers:

haha, thanks I already did. Fingers crossed.


I'll be getting a foot throttle and possibly trim tabs to keep things under control. Already have the killswitch (attatched to me) and dual Seastar hydraulic steering. I need to get some solid mounts as well.

Thanks for the tips and comments fellas, it's appreciated.



Rob